U aint stealing my ZXR

[kevindinho]

Hi everyone,

I have a bit of a locking issue with my ZXR250, usually i would lock my steering by pushing the key in and turning it all the way left; but for some reason i cant seem to get it into the locking position. Its very frustrating as i sit their trying to lock it and it just wont budge. Now its unlocked in my garage, i cant sleep at night thinking someone might roll it away maybe i should just sleep next to it.... so any suggestions fellow ZXR riders?

[Rossi]

You have got the bars all the way left ??

[ttc]

buy an alarmed disc lock
or chain your bike to something

[Rusty]

If it's not locking with the bars ALL the way left, try straightening 'em up a little. If the stops have been hammered in the past they may be allowing the bars to turn a little too far. Otherwise, powdered graphite in the lock often helps.

[kevindinho]

I figured it out, i have it wiggle the bar around then it engages and locks up Thanks for your replies anyways!Now i feel much secure hehe

[Mitch]

If you are that paranoid about someone rolling it away, I would still buy a heavy chain (or a big dog) and use that as well (most steering locks are easily broken). My mate has chain about 6 foot long and he runs it thru both wheels.

Is your bike insured? Even the old Fire, Theft and 3rd Party prop is essential now days and still cheap enough.

[frog]

All it takes to beat a steering head lock is a skateboard

[ZX9-Rrrocket]

[quote="Mitch"]If you are that paranoid about someone rolling it away, I would still buy a heavy chain (or a big dog) and use that as well (most steering locks are easily broken). My mate has chain about 6 foot long and he runs it thru both wheels.



I think alot of nuts are just using 2-3 blokes, lifting them up and taking them away on a ute etc.
Best attaching ya bike to something...

[Richo]

Move to a safer neighbourhood.

[david85dc]

hey kevin - to keep your mind at ease... the steering lock on bikes can very easily be jacked/ bypassed.

In other words they are almost pointless.

If you didnt know that then geez....

also get a disc lock and a chain.

[kevindinho]

LOL don't worry too much guys i'm only kidding about not being able to sleep well and stuff.....i just couldn't get the steering to lock properly. I also live in a good neighborhood. Thanks for all the advice, i think ill invest in a good lock and a alarm system when i upgrade to something more valuable