Hi all, been away for a while, but having a bit of problem - with my steering lock. I first of all want to know if the 1985 fj1100 actually has a steering lock (i was under the impression all bikes had one but I just cant lock my steering), if so how do you work it?
On the previous bike I owned, I only figured out how to use the steering lock 6 months after purchase, so I very well may be doing it wrong. But I have inserted the key, pushed it slightly in, turned the steering and then attempted to turn the key further to lock the steering and no luck - I eventually gave up for fear of breaking the only key I have.
Any help would be much appreciated, if I have ommitted any detail forgive me, but I wouldnt think it should be so difficult to lock steering - if the fj actually has a steering lock, I remember reading about someone locking their steering so I thought it should be possible.
The only reason I ask is because with my travels I dont always have the opportunity to put my bike in a secure area and would atleast like to stop some 10 year old from wheeling it down the street...
Turn the bars all the way to the left or all the way to the right (it's actually just a smidgen less than all the way) and then turn the key as you described. It should slide right into the lock position.
Quote from: markmartin on September 13, 2011, 04:16:08 AM
Turn the bars all the way to the left or all the way to the right (it's actually just a smidgen less than all the way) and then turn the key as you described. It should slide right into the lock position.
I havent tried turning it to the right but have to the left and even if i try wiggle it it doesnt work :dash2:
The first thing you need to do:
GET ANOTHER KEY MADE!!!!!
DavidR.
Quote from: SlowOldGuy on September 13, 2011, 08:39:50 AM
The first thing you need to do:
GET ANOTHER KEY MADE!!!!!
DavidR.
Just for interest sake can anybody post a pic of what the original yamaha FJ key looks like? when i bought the bike i received 2 keys, one thats fits the ignition and side lock but wont turn and one that will turn, I have a feeling I dont have the original keys and would just like to know what they actually look like
These are mine
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/2/1788_13_09_11_7_51_43.jpeg)
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Just for interest sake can anybody post a pic of what the original yamaha FJ key looks like? when i bought the bike i received 2 keys, one thats fits the ignition and side lock but wont turn and one that will turn, I have a feeling I dont have the original keys and would just like to know what they actually look like
(http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6178/6144559110_47357f5d21_z.jpg)
Key & number tag from my '92.
Stuart
Thanks, so I know my key aint original, now I tried again to lock it, still no budging, is it possible that my entire ignition system is no longer original and thus has lost the lock function? here are 2 pictures for comparison
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/2/1788_14_09_11_12_25_59.jpeg)
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/2/1788_14_09_11_12_24_26.jpeg)
This is from my '89. 'Lock' position will lock the steering of course, and the 'P' setting will lock it with the park lights on.
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/2/150_15_09_11_6_53_34.jpeg)
Had the same issue with my 11 , checked it after buying a new. set, was just gummed up, works fine now I don't need it
Quote from: fj11.5 on September 15, 2011, 08:24:51 PM
Had the same issue with my 11 , checked it after buying a new. set, was just gummed up, works fine now I don't need it
How do you "un-gum" it
You know that you might have to push down on the key while turning it into the lock position?
Just a thought,
CraigO
Quote from: craigo on September 16, 2011, 11:42:21 AM
You know that you might have to push down on the key while turning it into the lock position?
Just a thought,
CraigO
Yes I do realise that, its because of that and trying to push it that I feel like they key will break if Itry any harder
Hi There.
With the ignition lock, at the bottom end of it, turning the key to the lock position pushes out of the barrel a metal pin into a hole in the steering head tube at either full left or right (sometimes backing off a smidgen) to lock the forks.If you cant get it to lock using the key,(which has never been hard on my 1tx 1200) your going to have to pull the ignition lock out to check it properly, ie off with the handlebars,triple tree top plate,( unless of course someone here knows a better way :good:). Once you get it out you will be able to see if the pin on the lock is working...if its more than cleaning/lubrication, you will probably need a new one(unless of course some one here knows how to fix it! :smile:)....I got one like this (cant be screw drivered :good:) what Randy at rpm supplies...
http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3Aroundkeyswitch (http://www.rpmracingca.com/proddetail.asp?prod=M%2FC%3Aroundkeyswitch)
If the pin IS working its probably not lining up with the holes on the steering head tube.You might need to check the condition and adjustment ( requires c spanner)off the headstock bearings and washers.see this thread...
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2098.msg16624#msg16624 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2098.msg16624#msg16624)
cheers and goodluck :bye2:
Jeff P
Great article, will try it when I get a chance, currently my bike is at the dealership being pulled apart anyway, Ill see if they cant climb into that for me while its there, I kn ow the forks were rebuilt along with the engine so it could bery well be the same thing that has happened in the other thread where it wasnt put back together properly
A couple of years ago I bought a cheap ignition switch from ebay for my FJ. After installing it, I found it worked perfectly, except for the fact that the steering lock didn't work. I found that the lock pin didn't line up with the locking hole in the steering head. I ended up adjusting the hole with a die grinder and carbide bur. Your ignition switch maybe an aftermarket copy and has got the same problem that I had. Pete.
Ok so I got it to work finaly. This is what I noticed. you MUSTNT press the key deeper. Secondly I think the alignment is skrewed as you have to put the key at a slight angle then just turn and it works perfectly. I find this out after I accidentally locked it then couldnt unlock the steering..