Steering Lock question

[Guest]

Hey guys,

went through my owners manual and it doesn't actually mention HOW to lock the steering. Any advice of how to lock and then how to unlock?

Massive noob question i know, and i apologise in advance if its already been answered...

[chuck hahn]

try pushing down slightly as you turn the key all the way to the left. The wheel has to be turned all the way to the left also.

[Steve]

Wheel can actually be turned either direction, but it's more stable when turned to the left.

As Chuck mentioned, when the wheel is turned, push down just a bit on the key, turn it to the LEFT to lock. If you turn it to the right, the position marked PARK, your tail light will also be turned on and your battery will be dead in about half an hour.

To unlock, make sure the forks are not binding on the lock pin (just like rocking the steering wheel in your car), then turn the key to the OFF position.

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[nikosg]

thanks guys! will let you know how i go!

[Baatfam]

I wouldn't use it, if I were you.
Myself and other members on this forum have had the steering lock fail in the locked position.
The only option then is to remove the ignition and replace it...
If you are far from home, (like I was), then you need to remove the ignition, remove the switch from the bottom and manually turn it, or hot wire the bike.

[mcycle-nut]

I wouldn't use it, if I were you.
Myself and other members on this forum have had the steering lock fail in the locked position.
The only option then is to remove the ignition and replace it...
If you are far from home, (like I was), then you need to remove the ignition, remove the switch from the bottom and manually turn it, or hot wire the bike.

Really? This is the first I've heard of this. I've been riding GSs for 23 years and this is news to me.

[koolaid_kid]

Really? This is the first I've heard of this. I've been riding GSs for 23 years and this is news to me.

It was quite a sight. I took pictures, but can't find them right now. They basically had the instrument cluster and headlight shell stripped so they could get to the ignition switch and do a semi-hot wire job so he could ride it home. It might have been humorous had it not been so far from home and on a GSR rally.
I read some sort of semi-official reason, something about tumbler wear and key wear, but did not pay full attention to the post.
I will never use mine again. Actually, I never tried mine on the GS and I will never try it on the GPz. If thieves want a bike they will take it, and they are looking for new sport or cruiser bikes, not some 30 year old bike that would be difficult to move.