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z1r removing steering lock out of frame

#1 PostAuthor: ross » Mon May 21, 2012 6:50 pm

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
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#2 PostAuthor: Mark Z1R Hodgson » Mon May 21, 2012 7:12 pm

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!
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#3 PostAuthor: KeithZ1R » Mon May 21, 2012 7:32 pm

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 :)
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#4 PostAuthor: ross » Mon May 21, 2012 7:40 pm

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
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#5 PostAuthor: Z1parR » Mon May 21, 2012 7:50 pm

[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 :wink:
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#6 PostAuthor: KeithZ1R » Thu May 24, 2012 8:42 am

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 :)
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#7 PostAuthor: LondonZ1 » Thu May 24, 2012 3:59 pm

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.

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#8 PostAuthor: ross » Thu May 24, 2012 7:26 pm

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
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