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Kat Jones Posted on Feb 27, 2010

Steering wont unlock on a r1150gs

Have tried lubricant and wiggling without any joy. Is there a trick to unlocking this bike?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2009

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All you need to do is turn your steering wheel to the left all the way till it stops then put your key in while still holding the steering wheel to the left, turn the key to the on position this should release your steering wheel!

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 09, 2009

SOURCE: 1991 k100rs....locked steering...won't unlock??? lights are on???

Wiggle the handle bars while you try to unlock the steering. You went one click too far and turned the parking lights on. Can also try some graphite in the lock cylinder, or some lubricating spray.

Mike

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  • Posted on Sep 07, 2009

SOURCE: steering wheel is locked nd wont unlock even with

Typically, the steering is preloaded. This happens when car is turned off with some steering assist being applied (whether you know it or not).

Often you have to manhandle the wheel in one direction or the other while turning the key.

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Dan Doherty

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  • Posted on Jan 13, 2010

SOURCE: Steering wheel wont unlock and key wont turn

They do stick from time to time, check the key is not bent. also adjust the hieight of the steering wheel. if you have parked it with the wheels turned in or out then you need to return it to the position faceing the way the wheels do. it can feel very stiff but have a go should do it, careful with the key. if you can get someone to help then do.

Always park your wheels straight!!!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 25, 2010

SOURCE: Ignition is locked , have to wiggle steering

That's normal. It depends on the position of the wheel when you switch off. If the wheel is in the position where the steering lock actually engages in the column you have to wiggle it to get it to unlock.

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