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Post by jwalker083 on Jul 27, 2013 23:52:01 GMT -5
Hey guys, new here. I recently purchased a Future Champion VIP 50cc scooter and am having problems with the wheel lock. When I put the key in the ignition, push inward and turn counter-clockwise it goes into the lock position and the wheel is locked from turning. The problem is that then my key will not come out unless I take it out of the locked position. Anyone got any ideas what is wrong or how to fix it? Thanks for your help.
Josh
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Post by carasdad on Jul 28, 2013 6:38:37 GMT -5
Sounds like the lock Tumblers need some lube. Use Silicone spray or Lithium Grease spray. WD-40 will loosen it...but its lube properties don't last long. My best advice from a guy that used to sell new Scoots...but now I just do parts/repair. DO NOT rely on your steering lock to safeguard your Scoot. We had 5 brand new ones stolen in 18 months. On 3 of them they cut the chain or cable...but on the 2 that just had the steering lock...it was easier for them. My neighbors watched as they simply had 2 guys pick up the Scoot and load it in a truck! There are MANY vids on youtube where store cameras catch guys doing this. Cutting the chain or cable took them longer..10+ minutes the neighbor said...so she could call 911. But of course that took them 30-40 minutes to get there..and we only lived 2 miles from Police dept!.. Secure that thing to something solid..like a Kart Corral at the store...a steel post...anything. Use a Kryptonite 'U' shaped lock or Kryptonite Cable and lock! Forget your steering lock even exists..don't use it. Let me tell ya one more reason why... the steering lock is merely a piece of welded on sheet metal.One customer could get his to unlock when I went to his house to fix his ride. He turned his Handle bars all the way left..then snapped them to the right quickly...and it sheared the steering lock off. I have seen 4 Scoots brought in for repair after being stolen..damaged..then recovered. The 4 of them had that sheet metal steering lock sheared off them. So I tried on an old Scoot we had...even my lil 145lb body was able bust off the steering lock on my second try...just a good hard yank is all it took...  So lube your lock and fiddle with the key...as they often get stuck or are very position sensitive. Once unlocked...use a real solution cause those things are a complete joke...and thieves know this...  |
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Post by rockynv on Jul 28, 2013 7:43:56 GMT -5
A battery powered portable 4" angle grinder with a cutoff wheel takes only a few seconds to remove a cable or chain lock. Get theft insurance with agreed cash value or replacement value coverage.
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Post by spandi on Jul 28, 2013 7:59:05 GMT -5
A battery powered portable 4" angle grinder with a cutoff wheel takes only a few seconds to remove a cable or chain lock. Get theft insurance with agreed cash value or replacement value coverage. Or put in electronic tracking that will lead the police right to the crook's front door. |
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