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U aint stealing my ZXR
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:48 pm
by 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?
Re: U aint stealing my ZXR
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:26 am
by Rossi
You have got the bars all the way left ??
Re: U aint stealing my ZXR
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:25 am
by ttc
buy an alarmed disc lock
or chain your bike to something
Re: U aint stealing my ZXR
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:47 am
by 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.
Re: U aint stealing my ZXR
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:36 pm
by 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
Re: U aint stealing my ZXR
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:38 am
by 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.
Re: U aint stealing my ZXR
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:09 am
by frog
All it takes to beat a steering head lock is a skateboard
Re: U aint stealing my ZXR
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:06 pm
by 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...
Re: U aint stealing my ZXR
Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 6:15 pm
by Richo
Move to a safer neighbourhood.
Re: U aint stealing my ZXR
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:32 pm
by 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.
Re: U aint stealing my ZXR
Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:49 pm
by 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