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05-06-2012, 12:25 AM
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I wish I was cool
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How do I use the steering lock (Yes I feel like an idiot)
I have a 1992 R100GS and I can't figure out how to lock the bars. I know where the lock is but turning the bars to either side I can't get it to lock. Is there a trick to this? Am I just an idiot?
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05-06-2012, 03:10 AM
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In need of repair
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Turn the bars to the right. Push in on the key (to engage the lock into the hole in the steering stem, & then turn it to lock it. You may need to move the bart slightly to get engagement.
BTW, DON'T ever leave the keys in the lock. If you turn the bars back you'll snap the key off in the lock. |
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05-06-2012, 02:36 PM
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05-06-2012, 06:00 PM
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Shit for brains
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Ok....am I an idiot to wonder why they lock to the right??? I mean, it makes way more sense to have it locked to the left. Why did they do this???
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05-06-2012, 06:05 PM
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I suggest a hacksaw to cut the thing off. This makes more room for cables through that area. 
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05-06-2012, 11:42 PM
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unconditional love
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Location: Brisbane, Australia
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What ^ said; don`t ask me how I know this.
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05-07-2012, 09:24 AM
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Albuquerque
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Biggest problem with most Airhead steering locks is that there's a key broken off in the cylinder.
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05-08-2012, 01:35 AM
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Beastly Adventurer
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Location: Easton Wa
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I read in some motorcycle travel book that a condom inserted into the lock and filled with hand cream will unlock the steering.
Myth-busters?
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