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smokeygold

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question about keys
« on: November 16, 2009, 03:06:37 pm »
Can anyone tell me if the same key that fits the ignition will fit the fork lock?
Bike is a 1974 CB750K4! The PO gave me 2 different keys...one is supposedly for the fork lock. However, when I spoke to a guy that has original keys for sale, he stated that the key that operates the ignition and seat lock will also work in the fork lock! Not sure I want to experiment and have the thing lock up on me! Any Help?

Offline Johnie

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Re: question about keys
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2009, 04:05:08 pm »
Can anyone tell me if the same key that fits the ignition will fit the fork lock?
Bike is a 1974 CB750K4! The PO gave me 2 different keys...one is supposedly for the fork lock. However, when I spoke to a guy that has original keys for sale, he stated that the key that operates the ignition and seat lock will also work in the fork lock! Not sure I want to experiment and have the thing lock up on me! Any Help?
Yes, my K4 ignition key works in the fork, and seat too. There is a possiblity that someone did change one of the locks at some point.
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Re: question about keys
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2009, 04:08:30 pm »
The fork lock won't engage without the proper key.  If you can lock it, you can unlock it.  Experiment freely!

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