Mates,
I am having trouble locking my steering column. I followed the instructions in the owner's manual, but can't seem to get it to lock. Anyone elese having this problem, and anyone who can help?
Thanks a bunch, and fun, safe riding!
Locking steering column- problem
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Buddy locking: it is all about a gentle touch. hold the hand break (I do the left), turn the handle bar to the left-hold break in, gently wiggle the steering and turn the key to the far left. to unlock, same thing -think gentle. I cringe when I watch my spouse wrestle with sweet buddy. Dont push the key in too hard either direction, that only unlocks the seat.
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I had a problem the first week but now I do it first try every time. I noticed that if i had the column turned ALL the way left, it wouldnt lock. So I turn it all the way left and then just a touch back to the right and turn the key. Works like a charm everytime.
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Here is what I do:
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Apply tension to the key and try to gently turn the key while I also turn the steering wheel slowly to the right. I use the same gentle approach when unlocking too.
Works for me every time.
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Apply tension to the key and try to gently turn the key while I also turn the steering wheel slowly to the right. I use the same gentle approach when unlocking too.
Works for me every time.
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