Locking glove box

[2manycars]

I have a 2012 RT. I think the glove box used to lock when I turned the handlebars full left and turned the key to the locked position. Am I correct that it should lock, and if so any thoughts as to why mine doesn't?

 

[muonwhiz]

Have you checked the latch to see if box is closing all the way and catching? Does it need lubricant? I have had alot of hassle with my glove box too, and now no longer use it for anything

 

[bullant12]

Have you checked the latch to see if box is closing all the way and catching? Does it need lubricant? I have had alot of hassle with my glove box too, and now no longer use it for anything

:agree: And make sure you are locking the handlebars properly (i.e. key should turn further to the left until a 9-3 o'clock position).

 

[schnauzermom]

COULD BE WRONG, BUT.....

I don't believe the glove box, itself, locks. I believe when you turn your handle bars and lock them, it covers the glove box so no one can get in it????opcorn:opcorn::sour::dontknow:

 

[revjvegas]

The glove box does lock with the handle bars locked. (at least on mine anyway)

Mine won't even let me lock the handle bars if the glove box door is ajar.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: They lock??? :shocked:

I'm gonna have to go try this out... :thumbup:

 

[bullant12]

I don't believe the glove box, itself, locks. I believe when you turn your handle bars and lock them, it covers the glove box so no one can get in it????opcorn:opcorn::sour::dontknow:

Turning the handlebars a hard left or right locks the glove box itself. Locking the handlebars just prevents a "knowlegable :spyder2: person" to move the handlebars back and open the glove box.

 

[mooneych]

:shocked: They lock??? :shocked:

I'm gonna have to go try this out... :thumbup:

:read::read::read::bbq::bbq::bbq:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

Well...what's the verdict??

 

[schnauzermom]

SEE, I KNEW IT!!!!!!!

Turning the handlebars a hard left or right locks the glove box itself. Locking the handlebars just prevents a "knowlegable :spyder2: person" to move the handlebars back and open the glove box.

Good to now know, thanks!!!!

 

[bullant12]

:shocked: They lock??? :shocked:

I'm gonna have to go try this out... :thumbup:

:read::read::read::bbq::bbq::bbq:opcorn:opcorn:opcorn:

Well...what's the verdict??

That he's taking too long!!!:roflblack::bbq:

 

[Bob Denman]

Well I'll be a son of a... seacook! :shocked: They do, and it does! :2thumbs: hyea:hyea:hyea:

HEY!!! Who started the BBQ without me?? :gaah:

 

[bullant12]

Well I'll be a son of a... seacook! :shocked: They do, and it does! :2thumbs: hyea:hyea:hyea:

Funny... things you learn everyday! I actually taught one of the techs that "trick" when I got my :spyder2:... and where did I learn it: SPYDERLOVERS.COMnojoke

HEY!!! Who started the BBQ without me?? :gaah:

You took too long!!

 

[mooneych]

Bob, we started without you! :doorag:

 

[Hawk]

Did you have any work done on it recently? I had to have mine replaced and they did not connect a cable or something and it did not lock. Took it back in and they fixed it. Maybe it somehow got knocked out??

 

[billybovine]

I don't even have a RT and I think I know this one. The cable came off.

 

[StanProff]

I don't believe the glove box, itself, locks. I believe when you turn your handle bars and lock them, it covers the glove box so no one can get in it????opcorn:opcorn::sour::dontknow:

My 2010 does lock the box when the bars are locked. I really don't use the lock much though. I have stuff in the glove box but unless your a spyder owner you don't know its there.

 

[Bob Denman]

Bob, we started without you! :doorag:

Oh... I'll get caught up for sure! :thumbup: :roflblack:
:roflblack:

 

[Huntindawg1962]

by the way, when you go to lock your handlebars - if you notice it WONT lock, then you need to check the glove box to be sure that it is closed all the way. The handlebars WONT lock if the glove box is not latched.

 

[LadyDi'sSpyder]

Yes it does lock!

Have had my 2010 RT since March and yesterday for the first time, it locked and my car keys were lock in it so couldn't drive my car. My manual says nothing about the locking mechanism and neither did the dealer. I got on my Bike to take it back to the dealer to have them "unjam" the glove box. Backed out of the garage, put it in park and got off for a second, when I went to climb back on, I noticed that the compartment had popped open. I always park mine straight ahead in the garage so have no idea why it locked, but I learned a lesson. Hope it helps someone.

 

[NancysToy]

Something jammed against the glove box lid can make it seem like it is locked, because it won't press down and unlatch. Moving the Spyder probably settled the object into place, allowing the lid to open.