The Heck is this thing stuck on my steering stem?

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  • Spiff
    Forum Mentor
    • Dec 2013
    • 318
    • Norway

    #1

    The Heck is this thing stuck on my steering stem?



    Steering lock?

    NONE of my keys will fit, its to small. And if its a steering lock why have it when I can lock it with the ignition switch in the "lock" position?

    Can I cut it away? I fear it will interfere with my fairing bracket I'm gonna weld on...
  • GSXR7ED
    Forum LongTimer
    Past Site Supporter
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    • Dec 2012
    • 10157
    • DE via L.A.

    #2
    Does it show up on the fiche? I'd start there first...

    I know it's different for you guys in Europe but look here:

    http://www.boulevardsuzuki.com/oempa...ian=Motorcycle



    Ed

    EDIT: I don't see anything like that on my "T".
    Last edited by GSXR7ED; 01-25-2014, 05:35 PM.
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    • Agemax
      Forum Guru
      • Apr 2008
      • 8371
      • plymouth uk

      #3
      it is (or was) a steering lock. turning the key pushes a plunger out which locates in a hole in the steering stem.
      cut it off if you dont want it, it wont do any harm as long as you weld up the hole afterwards
      1978 GS1085.

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      • hampshirehog
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        • Oct 2007
        • 12675
        • Hampshire. UK

        #4
        It's a steering lock and you can safely cut it off.
        79 GS1000S
        79 GS1000S (another one)
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        80 GS550
        80 CB650 cafe racer
        75 PC50 - the one with OHV and pedals...
        75 TS100 - being ridden (suicidally) by my father

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        • Spiff
          Forum Mentor
          • Dec 2013
          • 318
          • Norway

          #5
          So I have two steering locks on my bike then? unstealable bike, how fancy :P

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          • Steve
            GS Whisperer
            • Jun 2005
            • 35927
            • southwest oHIo

            #6
            Originally posted by Spiff
            So I have two steering locks on my bike then? unstealable bike, how fancy :P
            Not quite.

            Merely unsteerable, once it has been stolen.

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            • Spiff
              Forum Mentor
              • Dec 2013
              • 318
              • Norway

              #7
              Haha, Good one

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              • tkent02
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                • Jan 2006
                • 35571
                • Near South Park

                #8
                Unsteerable unless the new owner has a hammer and knows how to use it.
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