Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Just bought a new bike from Spon End motorbike mot centre... Bikes in great shape but the only problem is I can't get the stering lock to work.I put the key into the lock, turn full left, key goes in, turns 35 degrees, wont turn any further...Thanks for your timeLuke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Try turning the bars hard left and then pushing down on the key as you turn it.And if you're staying, pop into Newbies and tell us a bit about yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Try turning the bars hard left and then pushing down on the key as you turn it.And if you're staying, pop into Newbies and tell us a bit about yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 yes sir I will do (pop into newbies) Yep fellas i have tried that. damn thing wont lock... Maybe its the wrong key? But would a wrong key fit and turn at all?This ones got me beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchMick Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 You could try a little oil on your key, or if its possible on your bike, try and see if anything is blocking the lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Sir, I have sprayed WD40 into the lock, It doesnt apear to be blocked as the key fits fine. I would try looking at the actual mechanism (pin through hole?) but looking up through the handle bar base I cannot see any sign of a mechanism.So it must be on the inside and only accesable through taking the handle bars / front wheel off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 If the keys starts your bike it aint the wrong key...Try and wiggle it and wiggle the bars....they can be a bit of a bugger to do! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Sorry I forgot to mention, I have one key to start my bike, and another key to lock the bars (neiman germany-GKS).Still aint lockin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Following on from Ginge's thread be careful you don't snap off the key or you'll be well stuffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 hehe Thats why I posted!! I was getting more and more angry that i cant lock a simple little lock, I might snap it If I try too hard!!! ARGH!!!I spent two years on a marine engineering course and I cant lock a steering lock!!! Must be broken mechanism (no visible damage) or wrong key.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchMick Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Do you have a seperate lock for the steering lock, it doesnt get locked through the ignition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Just had a thought... Where can I find the code for the steering lock? I could get a new key cut... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest philgale Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 i had this problem on my bandit, if you turn all the way to the left then do it they dont lock (may have had something to do with bending it when i came off but there you go) try moving the bars slowly the key should slot nicely you wont have to force it....failing that just gat a massive chain to go round wheel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 ive got a honda shadow 125 and i cant get the damn steering to lock either, tried all of the above!! one time i thought id done it, took out the key and id bent the key up! (i have a spare) no success, oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 sucks dont it!!!Ill keep trying but i guess its inevitble ill break the key, better get a spare cut before I try anymore!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 this is surely like making love to a beautiful woman-----gently gently turn to left and depress then slowly slowly move to right and it should engage--some bikes actually lock on right---I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Thanks rider, I have tried all that lol. My mate Paul is comming over later (hes an experienced biker) so If he cant do it then Ill just have to buy a chain. Trouble is there dont seem to be anywhere to put the chain on the bike when its not in use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Thanks rider, I have tried all that lol. My mate Paul is comming over later (hes an experienced biker) so If he cant do it then Ill just have to buy a chain. Trouble is there dont seem to be anywhere to put the chain on the bike when its not in use... To an experienced thief a steering lock takes less than two seconds to break, you definately need some other type of lock anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 thanks voodoo, any suggestions of products? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 this is surely like making love to a beautiful woman-----gently gently turn to left and depress then slowly slowly move to right and it should engage--some bikes actually lock on right---I think Sounds like you taking 'screwing' a bit to litrally there Justa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I got my bike brand new too, i have the same problem, use the key thats meant for the lock, but try it one way round, then the other, it works only one way for me so i put a little paint on the side that goes in facing the right just to remind me. its hard to explain but i hope you understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 thanks voodoo, any suggestions of products? Disc locks are easy to carry and some come with a carrying pouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Is there anything that might be stopping the bike going full lock?Make sure it's not fouling the wiring loom for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Buy a disc lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Disc lock is the way to go for short term parking ,if your planning on leaving the bike for long periods chain it to a post or similaroh make sure you buy one of these with the disc lock http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/resources/images/zoom/BIK_LOCKREMINDER_07.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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