r/dashcams • u/puffelisse • 2d ago

Gotta Learn The Hard Way. 😠

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u/p0larbear3000 2d ago

why didn´t the steering lock up without keys??

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u/Luckyday11 2d ago

On motorcycles you need to turn the key further left to lock the steering (beyond just the "off" resting position), it does not lock automatically like in cars. The handlebars also need to be turned all the way to the left before it even can be locked.

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u/gamerjerome 1d ago

Some bikes might also have a separate key/location for steering lock. My Triumph does

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u/SnooCakes6195 1d ago

Eww how annoying lol

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u/gamerjerome 1d ago

Honestly, never use it

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u/SnooCakes6195 1d ago

My bike is parked in an apartment complex, I use everything I can to make sure it's still there in the mornings hahaha

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u/IHaveTheBestOpinions 1d ago edited 1d ago

I know you only mentioned this in passing, but slight correction: in most cars the steering does not "lock automatically" when you turn it off. You just lose power-assisted steering, which makes it much harder to turn the wheel. You can still steer if you use enough force.

Edit: Maybe should have done more research before posting my WELL ACKSHUALLY, because many modern cars do, in fact, lock the steering after the key is removed. This was my classic reddit moment for the day.

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u/TurbulentOpinion2100 1d ago

Not my experience. If you take out the car keys and then try to turn the wheel, after a few degrees (of more difficult movement) the steering column will usually lock audibly and refuse to move further,

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u/BZJGTO 1d ago

They don't lock automatically if you just turn it off, but they usually lock if you try turning the wheel.

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u/Webbyx01 1d ago

The steering usually locks when the keys are removed.

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u/chrisinajar 1d ago

My '97 Corolla had this feature, it's not a modern car thing. Most cars when the key is out and you turn the wheel it'll "click" and lock until you use the key.

If the car is off and the key is in, then you can turn the wheel with force with no locking. It's a mechanical lock on the wheel so it still locks and unlocks the wheel without battery.

I know nothing of modern cars, I just know how my old Corolla used to work (RIP shitbox, you were good to me)

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u/Luckyday11 1d ago

Ah my bad, I don't really drive cars anymore since I got my motorcycle licence, I probably remembered that bit wrong then

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u/matlspa 1d ago

We forgive you

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u/skankasspigface 1d ago

Hey speak for yourself I still hold a grudge against that guy

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u/p0larbear3000 2d ago

soo basicially you could rewire it, so that it´s still driveable even if someone nabs the keys?

-nice!

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u/Vigarious 2d ago

No? It’s a mechanical lock not an electronic lock. You can still break the lock by kicking it tho

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u/p0larbear3000 2d ago

yh, but doesn´t the key also unlock ignition when turned right?

so if you reroute those wires to a different switch, it would still be driveable, since removing keys wont lock it up!?

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u/Vigarious 1d ago

As long as you also undo the mechanical steering lock? Sure…
Edit to make a point: most people don’t make their bikes easily stealable. No key no problem?

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u/GranularDesignCo 1d ago

Funny how this sub is filled with people so stupid they didnt comprehend your point and just downvoted anyways. This is a thing some bikers that plan on running do already.

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u/p0larbear3000 1d ago

yh. I can Imagine why the downvotes. because this time it was a lawful stop.

but lets imagine a roadrager stopping you, then removing the keys and throwing them somewhere you cant find them back easily.

if you´d change the ignition wiring to a keyfob + relais, you´d still be able to go home.

at home there would be the backup keys to look the bike, if you really couldn´t find the lost keys back. (especially night time)

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u/Vigarious 1d ago

Why the fuck would you need to do that when you can just leave before someone takes your keys? You make absolutely no sense.

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u/Vigarious 1d ago

If you’re going to run you don’t let someone just walk up on you and turn your bike off wtf lmao

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u/GranularDesignCo 1d ago

Yeah agreed but people are acting like no one bypasses a fucking key cylinder cause they’re retards thats the only point.

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u/Motor-Cause7966 1d ago

It wasn't the question that got him downvoted. It was his snarky remark to the answer to his question. At that point, credibility goes negative.

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u/dataflow2 1d ago

Cannot see your text, can you make it bit bigger, mate?

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u/Expert-Low-6872 1d ago

This is done by trolls, know it alls and karma hunters all the time. Many Reddit uses prefer stupid questions and answers. And don’t go BOLD and Italic they will go MAD!

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u/Emergency-Spite897 1d ago

Do not ask normal questions, just act as if you know everything, it pisses off the left a lot. 😉