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z1r removing steering lock out of frame
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 6:50 pm
Author: ross
hi, after running around for years with 3 different keys i have got around to getting a complete lock set for my bike. but cant get my old stg lock out of my z1r frame. taken the screw and covering plate off and cant see whats keeping it in, lost the key years ago and dont know the number, hoping someone can help before i get a drill to it. cheers ross
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 7:12 pm
Author: Mark Z1R Hodgson
Hi Ross
Removing the lock is a function of inserting the key in the lock, with the cover removed. I just did the same job on my Z650. Problem comes when you don't have the key - I suspect you are up a smelly river with no propulsion device!
As you say, time to get the drill out!!!
Good Luck!
Mark
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 7:32 pm
Author: KeithZ1R
marks right you just need the key and he cover removed ....no key get the drill out unless you have a set of lock picks
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 7:40 pm
Author: ross
cheers for the replies, as i cant see the number on it, i guess its time to get the drill out , and start looking for a stg lock to fit a 836 key. cheers
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 7:50 pm
Author: Z1parR
[quote="Mark Z1R Hodgson"]
- I suspect you are up a smelly river with no propulsion device!
That beats being up shit creek without a paddle i suppose
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 8:42 am
Author: KeithZ1R
ross wrote:cheers for the replies, as i cant see the number on it, i guess its time to get the drill out , and start looking for a stg lock to fit a 836 key. cheers
Bit " off the wall " here but if you carefull with the drill you wont damage it and whos to know it it will open with any key, the steering lock is only designed to deter the casual "push away " artist i wouldnt be relying on it to secure the bike anyway
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 3:59 pm
Author: LondonZ1
There's an article in this month's Practical Superbikes about modifying locks to take a different key. I have had to buy all new locks for my Z900 and the tank lock is different to the rest of the locks. I will be having a go at re-educating the tank lock, it doesn't look too difficult. Might be easier than trying to track down an 836 lock.
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 7:26 pm
Author: ross
must admit, was going to give it till my frame was painted and if i didnt have a 836 lock by then, will get any number lock and file the tumblers to fit...was just trying to deter casual thieves. .cheers for the replies