clarke Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Well my mate's garage got broke into the b@st@rds jimmied his ignition, cut his electrics, and scratched his petrol tank before they realised he had a disk lock on the bike (then tried to break into his house for the keys). Anywho, swinton send BLD to collect the bike, then 'loose' the bike then find it then loose it then a man from Axa calls my mate and says 'I've just been to see your bike and your steering lock wasn't on, so we won't pay out' My mate replies a) the disc lock that was on stopped the bike being nicked, b, you keep loosing my bike and c) we took the steering lock off for BLD to collect it and put it in their van. 'oh!' says the man, 'I see I'm barking up the wrong tree' and authorised payout/repairs. Now whilst I always use the steering lock when I'm out and about I never used to use it in the garage as I had my locks/ground anchor etc on them, but have started to use them now. If you don't already you may want to start too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Wheels Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Steering lock is something i never use anywhere,,,, dam things just dont work too smooth. Mabey i should start using it though ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 i use mine everywhere i go, its easy to use and takes a couple of seconds to apply and is likely to deter any would be thieves for a few moments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Yeah I always use mine, out and about and at home in the garage, with the disk lock, large chain & lock, ground anchor, alarm/immobiliser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Yer me too, i always use it even when i go to pay for my petrol lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 mines fucked, so i can't. but i would if i could Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Yer me too, i always use it even when i go to pay for my petrol lol. +1 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 +1 !! I generally go to a garage with 'grab and go' pumps but if I have to go inside to pay the steering lock is always on. I always put it on when I leave it in my garage too - it makes the bike a bit narrower as I use a block under the frame to keep it upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 The only time i never put my steering lock on i filled out at a petrol station and went in to pay, as i looked up to double check my pump number as i got the usual brain fart moment where i forgot it, some twat in a BMW was pushing my bike away from the pumps!!!! so out i ran to correct the prick and his excuse was that he was in a rush and needed petrol ASAP and i was in the way?? Um so whats wrong with the pump on the other side thats been free since i got there? o yer he didnt want to pull the pump over his car as he'd just come out the car wash..................in a rush my arse! So yer steering lock is always on (but not when riding..........thats just stupid lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Don't know what it is with BMW's but all the ones around here appear to be faulty as none of them have working indicators... Problem with riding with your steering lock on is that you don't get very far before your back where you started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Don't know what it is with BMW's but all the ones around here appear to be faulty as none of them have working indicators... and its for those people i offer a free "wingmirror removal service" as a lot of the time they are seen as surplus to requirements transit van wingmirrors tend to be harder to remove, and have an overwhelming ability to disorientate you if you happen to headbutt one whilst filtering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 ah, theirs a knack for the removel of van mirrors foamy. you need to hit them from the underside with the palm of your hand ,in an upwardy direction, dont try to grip it, just let it smash into the side window ,or preferably shoot across the front of the windscreen for maximum effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Columbo Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Always put it on. Not many pro thieves looking to nick a 125 so it deters little chavs that wanna go for a joy ride... Gears + Steering lock means i'm chav proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild foamy Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Gears + Steering lock means i'm chav proof. not always, some of them have started to make the jump to civilisation, and after "avin a go on my m8s motercross bike" they appear to be gaining confidence with regards to gearboxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo666 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 never use it had a bike once that the lock would'nt release so never used one since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgsm7 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Always use mine, just out of habit now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awa355 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Don't know what it is with BMW's but all the ones around here appear to be faulty as none of them have working indicators... Problem with riding with your steering lock on is that you don't get very far before your back where you started. We have non licenced asians here in new zealand. They drive Mercs. Apparently Mercs have big bumpers, so indicators aren't required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DkD Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yep also use it all the time.. it also stops sneaky scooter riders trying to move the bike when parked in motorcycle bays in London so they can squeeze in! (would post a picture of one but not yet figured out how to do that just yet!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yep also use it all the time.. it also stops sneaky scooter riders trying to move the bike when parked in motorcycle bays in London so they can squeeze in! (would post a picture of one but not yet figured out how to do that just yet!). you just take a photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Mine is dodgy, it works but when it is in effect I am unable to remove the key from the ignition. I would like to use it though, every little helps. I don't want to try and force the key out in case it snaps or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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