Locking the Forks - Page 2

RichLockyer · 05-20-2009

Rarely.

If I'm within view of the bike or it is being watched, I don't even lock the ignition down. Normal parking, ignition is locked but that's it.
If I get a "vibe" from people I see in the parking lot, I'll lock the hardbags and trunk, or if I'm putting the GPS or camera in them.

Overnight stops at a hotel, everything is locked including a disc lock and "Cobra" cable looped through the rear wheel and over the back seat so it's obvious it's cabled, or when riding with others, the cable goes through 3 bikes' front wheels and crash bars.

VindianaJones · 05-20-2009

Yes, most of the time.

Elmer · 05-20-2009

Never; not even occsionally when traveling.

When traveling the Nomad is usually right outside my motel room window with a cover over it for the night.

Now that you have brought it to my attention I'll have to get out the lock lube and also check to see that it still works.

I traveled several times last year with a guy that has the same model Nomad. His is a beautiful 2 tone and he keeps it in better than new condition. It has lots of well thought out and pricey extras that really makes it stand out. I figured that they would steal his first. <Big Grin>

drivenrhythm · 05-20-2009

You can lock the forks?

I always take my keys when I'm out of sight of the bike, and I have a cable lock I use if I'm in an unfamiliar area, but I've never even tried my forks lock. I might be more likely to if the switch on the 900 was easier to use.

Insurance helps.

Hardwire · 05-20-2009

RichLockyer · 05-20-2009

1500, 1600, and 900 have a fork lock separate from the ignition switch.
The 1700 has moved the fork lock to the regular ignition switch more like sportbikes.

Look on the right side of your steering head... should be right there at the lower clamp.

Bullitt · 05-20-2009

Most of the time. Only time I don't is when I can see it like at the barber shop.

littleguy88 · 05-20-2009

yep... you never know when someone at work might want to play a little joke too

RichLockyer · 05-21-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by littleguy88

yep... you never know when someone at work might want to play a little joke too

Everyone at my company is afraid that if they touch my bike (the rare times that I ride to the office) I'll bite their head off.

ozymax · 05-21-2009

never and the helmet sits on the mirror or right hand front peg

sharky1381 · 05-21-2009

Most of the time, but then I have a somewhat negative view of my fellow man.

vulpine · 05-21-2009

No, but I am thinking about it now.

Blinker · 05-21-2009

Nope Never....

jap4lvr · 05-21-2009

fork lock? i dont even take the keys out of the ignition sometimes.
gotta love the midwest.

ClassicProzac · 05-21-2009

Only in cities that give me that vibe, otherwise, nope.

Sick Tom · 05-21-2009

I wish that the fork lock and the ignition switch were on the same side!

FakeBikerDude59 · 05-21-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by jap4lvr

fork lock? i dont even take the keys out of the ignition sometimes.
gotta love the midwest.

I have to admit that I'm a slacker in this department. When I first got it, I locked the fork, had a big cable lock and sometimes even put on the cover everytime I parked it.

Now I've gotten lazy and forgetful. A lot of times I've forgotten to even take the key out of the ignition...for extended periods of time in all kinds of locations...came back with everything intact. I'll probably come out sometime saying "me so stupid!"

Ooops. Better mail in my insurance premium....

idmtchris · 05-21-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by FakeBikerDude59

I have to admit that I'm a slacker in this department. When I first got it, I locked the fork, had a big cable lock and sometimes even put on the cover everytime I parked it.

Now I've gotten lazy and forgetful. A lot of times I've forgotten to even take the key out of the ignition...for extended periods of time in all kinds of locations...came back with everything intact. I'll probably come out sometime saying "me so stupid!"

Ooops. Better mail in my insurance premium....

Dude, you live in Tacoma are you crazy not locking you bike up

So many criminal types there, I would lock the forks, discs, put it in a garage, chain it and get a pack of starving rotts to guard it.

olderbiker · 05-21-2009

It's a crying shame you can't enjoy having something without worring about somebody stealing it. I don't lock mine around home, if they steal it I won't have to worry about anylonger.

FakeBikerDude59 · 05-21-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by idmtchris

Dude, you live in Tacoma are you crazy not locking you bike up

So many criminal types there, I would lock the forks, discs, put it in a garage, chain it and get a pack of starving rotts to guard it.

I stay off of the Hilltop and the few other dicey areas. Overall, Tacoma is a nice town, Wanna get something stolen? Go to Seattle.

No one's ever bothered my bike or anything else in the past 16 years I've lived here.

05-20-2009	#21 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	Rarely. If I'm within view of the bike or it is being watched, I don't even lock the ignition down. Normal parking, ignition is locked but that's it. If I get a "vibe" from people I see in the parking lot, I'll lock the hardbags and trunk, or if I'm putting the GPS or camera in them. Overnight stops at a hotel, everything is locked including a disc lock and "Cobra" cable looped through the rear wheel and over the back seat so it's obvious it's cabled, or when riding with others, the cable goes through 3 bikes' front wheels and crash bars. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

05-20-2009	#24 (permalink)
drivenrhythm You bought a WHAT?!! Extreme Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 1,448	You can lock the forks? I always take my keys when I'm out of sight of the bike, and I have a cable lock I use if I'm in an unfamiliar area, but I've never even tried my forks lock. I might be more likely to if the switch on the 900 was easier to use. Insurance helps. __________________ Patrick aka "Bull" Never less alone than when alone. '08 V2K "Black Bull", '07 900 Classic given to my son. CMA member VROC #28846 ROG #697

05-20-2009	#25 (permalink)
Hardwire Hail the DOD BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St Louis Posts: 343	Yes __________________ Mike 09 VN 900 Classic LT

05-20-2009	#26 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 28,016	1500, 1600, and 900 have a fork lock separate from the ignition switch. The 1700 has moved the fork lock to the regular ignition switch more like sportbikes. Look on the right side of your steering head... should be right there at the lower clamp. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Ultra-Classic Patriot Guard Rider *Please put your bike year/model in your sig line or fill in your profile before asking for help.*

05-20-2009	#27 (permalink)
Bullitt Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 117	Most of the time. Only time I don't is when I can see it like at the barber shop. __________________ 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic in Candy Caribbean Blue.

05-20-2009	#22 (permalink)
VindianaJones Member BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,218	Yes, most of the time.

05-20-2009	#23 (permalink)
Elmer Elmer BTK Intermediate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Charlevoix, MI Posts: 174	Never; not even occsionally when traveling. When traveling the Nomad is usually right outside my motel room window with a cover over it for the night. Now that you have brought it to my attention I'll have to get out the lock lube and also check to see that it still works. I traveled several times last year with a guy that has the same model Nomad. His is a beautiful 2 tone and he keeps it in better than new condition. It has lots of well thought out and pricey extras that really makes it stand out. I figured that they would steal his first. <Big Grin>

05-20-2009	#28 (permalink)
littleguy88 Bridal Boutique Manager BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: northwest ohio Posts: 344	yep... you never know when someone at work might want to play a little joke too __________________ 05 ZX6R blue in the daylight purple in the spotlight 06 zx10r......just plain ridiculous :)

05-21-2009	#30 (permalink)
ozymax Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 11	never and the helmet sits on the mirror or right hand front peg

05-21-2009	#31 (permalink)
sharky1381 NEW VULCAN, OLD RIDER BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 694	Most of the time, but then I have a somewhat negative view of my fellow man.

05-21-2009	#32 (permalink)
vulpine Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 186	No, but I am thinking about it now.

05-21-2009	#33 (permalink)
Blinker Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Harrison Twp MI Posts: 162	Nope Never.... __________________ Blinker 08 VN900 Classic (Morgan Le Fey) Luminous Polar Blue VROC #: 27869

05-21-2009	#34 (permalink)
jap4lvr Always wrenching BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 318	fork lock? i dont even take the keys out of the ignition sometimes. gotta love the midwest. __________________ '81 KZ1000 LTD (New project)

05-21-2009	#35 (permalink)
ClassicProzac USAF BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Callander, ON Posts: 214	Only in cities that give me that vibe, otherwise, nope. __________________ John "Classic Prozac" 1600 Classic

05-21-2009	#36 (permalink)
Sick Tom Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue Nebr Posts: 921	I wish that the fork lock and the ignition switch were on the same side! __________________ 2008 Vulcan 900 LT Red/Black Cobra Highway bars, Cobra Light Bar, Scootsworks Front Pulley.

05-21-2009	#39 (permalink)
olderbiker Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Etown, KY Posts: 1	It's a crying shame you can't enjoy having something without worring about somebody stealing it. I don't lock mine around home, if they steal it I won't have to worry about anylonger.

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