Grouch Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 My bike is due for it's first M.O.T. but it has no steering lock and the ignition is held on by a cable tie. This is the way I fixed it after my bike was stolen and damaged. Will the bike fail the M.O.T? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirriePete Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Not for that. As for any other 'creative fixes', who knows? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 No Grouch it's about road worthiness not how it looks, as long as the structure of the bike is ok the ancillaries are not important. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Everything else is fine. I've just sorted all the brakes and replaced the battery. I'm going to buy a new yoke and bolt the ignition in when I can afford it. Also I'm thinking I can just bend the steering lock back into position with a crow bar. Maybe give it some heat if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Grouch mate can I just say something here? DON'T attack your bike with a crow bar and heat, leave the steering lock how it is for now. A photo might help if you want some advice on how best to tackle it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I take my bike to a small private garage in a remote village and even have to help the examiner. I.e. sit on the bike and do this, do that etc and never has he asked me to put the steering lock on. Hope this helps. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Thanks guys. Slice I won't touch it. It's just bugging me knowing that it is knackered. I can sort the ignition but not sure about the steering lock. I will have to completely dismantle the front end to get decent pics. I don't fancy doing that any time soon. I wouldn't mind if it was summer but I don't have a garage and it's constantly raining in Yorkshire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grouch Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 Passed it's first MOT. Just two advisories on the front tyre and front brake pads. It's a weight off my shoulders. I thought he'd fail it with the steering lock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Well done mate, take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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