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07-25-2011, 08:13 AM | #1 |
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First ride and a problem already!
Well after being gone for a year, I finally got home! I was able to finally see my wife and 4mo son. It was great to be home.
Last night I decided to take my Nomad for its first spin, so I quick put in some UB and off I went. The first ride was all that I had hoped it would be. But today, I was going to start doing some work on the bike, but neither of the keys I have will turn in the side cover lock, so I can't get that side cover off... Any ideas....?
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07-25-2011, 08:19 AM | #2 |
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First ride and a problem already!
Did they work before? If so maybe the tumbler pins are a little stiff in the lock. Spraying a bit of lubricant on the key and inserting it or directly in the lock may help.
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07-25-2011, 11:33 AM | #3 |
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The ignition key is what turns the side cover lock. As CNC said, tumblers may to stiff. Try some graphite lub.
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07-25-2011, 11:40 AM | #4 |
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First ride and a problem already!
Graphite lubricant works wonders for locks.
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07-25-2011, 11:45 AM | #5 |
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The tumblers may be sticky and it may be the tab that holds it on. With light pressure on the key try to move the side cover side to side and up and down to release pressure on the tab.
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07-25-2011, 05:16 PM | #6 |
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First ride and a problem already!
Welcome back. I think I remember you saying your Dad or Father in Law picked the bike up for you while you were overseas, correct? Did he ever open the doors? Just trying to verify that someone or you have opened the doors to make sure you have the right key for them.
If you've already opened the doors with the key, then lube and jiggle around while slightly turning. Do you have more than one key? Try the other one. Are the keys original OEM or are they duplicates? I got some spare keys made during the rally in NC, and while they work, not as easily as the OEM keys as the duplicate ridges are "sharper".
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07-25-2011, 05:58 PM | #7 |
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First ride and a problem already!
What's UB?
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07-25-2011, 06:09 PM | #8 |
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First ride and a problem already!
you're not the only one Mac, was wondering what UB could be.
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07-25-2011, 06:34 PM | #9 |
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First ride and a problem already!
ultimate baffles perhaps? ???
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07-25-2011, 06:37 PM | #10 |
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First ride and a problem already!
UB gittin me another beer!
It's what you say to the wife.....
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07-25-2011, 07:45 PM | #11 |
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I have to push on the sidecover so the latch will turn, spray some WD40 in the locks also to help loosen the tumblers if thats whats holding it
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07-25-2011, 07:59 PM | #12 |
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I couldn't get the seat off of my brand new 2009 Nomad 2 years ago. I thought I had a key/tumbler problem. Called the dealer and he said work the key in and out wiggling it back and forth until the seat pops. It finally worked. After awhile worked without any problems.
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07-25-2011, 08:09 PM | #13 |
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You guys have no imagination.
The man has been away from his wife for a year. UB= Urgent Business Do you get it now. ???
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07-25-2011, 09:02 PM | #14 |
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I think you got it, TC! Good job
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07-26-2011, 09:12 AM | #15 |
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First ride and a problem already!
haha, well the urgent business def works, but I meant ultimate baffles. haha
Getting ready to head out and put chuck's coasters on and do some electrical stuff. I'll try the WD-40 I have the OEM key, but my father-in-law didn't ever try to get the cover off. If I can't get it, I'll shoot the previous owner an email Thanks
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