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Message started by webhead on 07/05/11 at 20:22:33

Title: Do you need a spare fork lock key?
Post by webhead on 07/05/11 at 20:22:33

Found this one on ebay. It works with my 2011 fork lock.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150611657826&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT#ht_668wt_1167

I offered him $7 and he took it. Had it cut for free at local locksmith.

Title: Re: Do you need a spare fork lock key?
Post by arteacher on 07/06/11 at 04:32:02

You can get the blanks at a BMW dealer- they use the same fork lock key.

Title: Re: Do you need a spare fork lock key?
Post by SoE on 07/06/11 at 05:18:05

Yes, I do need one. Thanks, guys.

Title: Re: Do you need a spare fork lock key?
Post by Boofer on 07/06/11 at 11:21:57

My locksmith had the blank and made the key for $4. :)

Title: Re: Do you need a spare fork lock key?
Post by Dj12midnit on 07/06/11 at 22:31:23

Nope dont use the one I have now.

Title: Re: Do you need a spare fork lock key?
Post by Mr. Hyde on 07/07/11 at 05:40:55

Seems to me if a readily available, inexpensive, key blank can open so many fork locks it's time to find something else to secure your bike.

Title: Re: Do you need a spare fork lock key?
Post by Gyrobob on 07/07/11 at 05:52:33

If you are depending on the stock fork lock to keep someone from stealing your LS650, you are a not very realistic. This situation is similar to a Big-Lots door chain protecting you from someone breaking in to your apartment.

The fork lock itself can be overpowered by just turning the handlebar really hard several times,... an easy thing for big guys or a couple guys to do.

Also, a huge screwdriver pounded into the lock with a couple swings of a large hammer will pulverize the lock itself enough so that it can be twisted as if the key were in it,... an easy thing for a small person to do.

That said, I still think using the fork lock is a good idea. It's just one more thing a thief has to bother with, and it might be enough to deter some bad folks who will bother only bikes that are completely unlocked.

Title: Re: Do you need a spare fork lock key?
Post by Boofer on 07/07/11 at 17:40:37

I have a set of spare keys on my bike. Ignition, fork, gun lock I use for helmet sometimes, and cable lock I almost never use. Bad people already complicate our lives, so I don't want to be left in a hot parking lot, because I took steps to protect my investment and lost the keys. :)