Topic: 1970 750 Fork Lock

[GL1800]

Hello... I have a '70 CB750 with a triple tree going to the media blaster/powder coating.  How do I pull the fork lock and lock cover?  Another question might be do I have to pull these in advance of power coating?  I thank everyone in advance for the valuable help!!!!

[CycleRanger]

The cover is held on by a single, rusty screw. Once you get that out the cover slips off.
Then insert the key and and turn the lock. It will pull out followed by a tiny, rusty spring.

If you're sending out the frame you might want to remove the VIN plate, if there is one.
If there's a plate it's held on with rivets that can be carefully pried out.

[danyo]

One small screw needs to be removed to detach cover. Then if you have a key you'll be able to remove lock completely from triples. Definitely good idea to remove it for powder coat. If no proper key, locksmith is your only help I believe.

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[GL1800]

Thank you for the help!  The ignition key doesn't fit the fork lock so I guess I'll have to visit a lock smith.  Thanks again!!!

[CycleRanger]

Thank you for the help!  The ignition key doesn't fit the fork lock so I guess I'll have to visit a lock smith.  Thanks again!!!

If you can get the number off the lock you may be able to get a replacement key.

[jonda500]

I got a new lock set for my 500 project - to remove the steering lock without the key I simply drilled into the key slot at several different angles until it was free to come out.
John