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  1. 07-12-2013, 03:10 PM #1
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    Default Lock handlebars

    manual says put key in the ignition, turn handlebars fully left or right, then turn key to lock position, and then take out key. Well am I missing something, I seem to be getting a lot of resistance to turning handlebars left or right, what do you do just wrenched it hard or what.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug View Post
    manual says put key in the ignition, turn handlebars fully left or right, then turn key to lock position, and then take out key. Well am I missing something, I seem to be getting a lot of resistance to turning handlebars left or right, what do you do just wrenched it hard or what.
    The power steering is not on and the tires want to resist twisting on the cement, asphalt or whatever. Of course it's going to be a bit stiff. Put some muscle in it.

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    alright, I'll get the wife on it
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    you could always just start the bike and turn the handlebars and shut it back off if your wife cannot handle it
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    i guess you have to be careful you dont ask a stupid question on this site, sorry!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug View Post
    i guess you have to be careful you dont ask a stupid question on this site, sorry!
    Don't panic normally stupid fits in quite nicely around here?
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    Default Here's what you do..!!

    whenever you pull in and know you want to lock the bars, turn them before shutting down. Make it easier but can be done dry...!!
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    Make sure you turn the tire against the curve. JMO.
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    Thanks Chupaca, nicely put, now don't feel to bad
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    IMO: There is no such thing as a stupid question. Now, when it comes to answers, you sometimes hit the jackpot.

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    Default Stupid questions

    I agree with Akspyderman, around this sitethere are no stupid questions but there sure are alot of smarta$$ answers.
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    Default Locked handlebars

    I can always get my bike locked! But I always struggle to get them unlocked? Any easy suggestions ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stharbor99 View Post
    I can always get my bike locked! But I always struggle to get them unlocked? Any easy suggestions ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stharbor99 View Post
    I can always get my bike locked! But I always struggle to get them unlocked? Any easy suggestions ?
    Sometimes it helps to wiggle the bars while turning the key, or turn harder toward or away from the stop. The direction may vary.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Stharbor99 View Post
    I can always get my bike locked! But I always struggle to get them unlocked? Any easy suggestions ?
    When you go to unlock the bars push the handlebars farther into the direction they are turned to take the pressure off the locking pin. Which will allow the key to move the pin easily.
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    Quote Originally Posted by donec View Post
    When you go to unlock the bars push the handlebars farther into the direction they are turned to take the pressure off the locking pin. Which will allow the key to move the pin easily.
    Thanks for all the feed back on getting the bars unlocked!
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