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Offline Mavryk03

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Locking handlebar on CB550F
« on: September 27, 2010, 10:06:57 AM »
So for a while i have been trying to figure out how to lock my handlebars on my 75 CB550F. I couldn't figure out till the other day i saw a lock on the bottom of the tree and i put my key in and it fit but i couldnt turn it, it was a littel rusty. So if you guys could look at the picture and tell me if this is what that is for or if goes to something else thanks again  ;D

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Re: Locking handlebar on CB550F
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2010, 10:13:45 AM »
inject it with some WD40, and try it tomorrow  ;D
as you gently turn your key, slowly rotate your bars.
i think it needs to find the groove to let the key turn.
(at least thats the way mine operates.) ;)
There's a slide cover for mine, similar to the seat latch.
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Re: Locking handlebar on CB550F
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2010, 10:15:19 AM »
alright thanks flybox1 your the best  ;D
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Re: Locking handlebar on CB550F
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2010, 11:55:25 AM »
Did you insert the right key? My bike has different keys: one is for ignition and seat lock. The other for the steering lock
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Re: Locking handlebar on CB550F
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2010, 12:21:54 PM »
My 75 K has to have the forks at full lock for the key lock pin to engage.
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Re: Locking handlebar on CB550F
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2010, 06:32:49 AM »
Quote from: Deltarider on September 27, 2010, 11:55:25 AM
Did you insert the right key? My bike has different keys: one is for ignition and seat lock. The other for the steering lock
I have two key but both are the same and they both unlock the seat as well i think it is just a litle rusty  ;)
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Re: Locking handlebar on CB550F
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2010, 07:55:18 AM »
My key for ignition will also open the seat, but it will NOT unlock the steering lock. That's what the other key is for. I assume your bike, like mine, came with two different keys.
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Re: Locking handlebar on CB550F
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2010, 09:10:02 AM »
I will have to check b/c i only have one key on on key ring so i cant remember if it came with two keys when i got, I might have taken the other key off and put it some where will have to check.
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Re: Locking handlebar on CB550F
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2010, 10:33:01 AM »
Warning: the ignition key is NOT for the steering lock.
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Re: Locking handlebar on CB550F
« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2010, 10:42:12 AM »
thanks made a mental note  ;D
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Re: Locking handlebar on CB550F
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2010, 11:41:35 AM »
The F model has the key between the gauges. And that lock also works to lock the forks if you turn it far enough past OFF.
The lock pokes out a thick pin to engage the fork stem detents.

This assumes you actually have an F model, and not a K model that you are calling an F.
The stem plate will have an F in the serial number if is a genuine F model.

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Re: Locking handlebar on CB550F
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2010, 12:45:40 PM »
Thanks TT i will check it out day when i go to tinker around ;D
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