First ride and a problem already!

**mc88** · 07-25-2011, 08:13 AM

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....?

**cnc** · 07-25-2011, 08:19 AM

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.

waterman · 07-25-2011, 11:33 AM

The ignition key is what turns the side cover lock. As CNC said, tumblers may to stiff. Try some graphite lub.

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-25-2011, 11:40 AM

Graphite lubricant works wonders for locks.

jims · 07-25-2011, 11:45 AM

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.

Bull Durham · 07-25-2011, 05:16 PM

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".

macmac · 07-25-2011, 05:58 PM

What's UB?

skeeter · 07-25-2011, 06:09 PM

you're not the only one Mac, was wondering what UB could be.

landman · 07-25-2011, 06:34 PM

ultimate baffles perhaps? ???

Bull Durham · 07-25-2011, 06:37 PM

UB gittin me another beer!

It's what you say to the wife.....

**ringadingh** · 07-25-2011, 07:45 PM

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

Sin City Stan · 07-25-2011, 07:59 PM

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.

**Top Cat** · 07-25-2011, 08:09 PM

You guys have no imagination.

The man has been away from his wife for a year.

UB= Urgent Business

Do you get it now. ???

Bull Durham · 07-25-2011, 09:02 PM

I think you got it, TC! Good job

**mc88** · 07-26-2011, 09:12 AM

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

07-25-2011, 08:13 AM	#1
mc88 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sioux Center, IA Posts: 228	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....? __________________ Mick Argo - NW Iowa 2006 Vulcan Nomad 2005 Honda Shadow Aero 2007 Kawasaki 650R 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-25-2011, 08:19 AM	#2
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	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. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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07-25-2011, 11:33 AM	#3
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	First ride and a problem already! The ignition key is what turns the side cover lock. As CNC said, tumblers may to stiff. Try some graphite lub. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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07-25-2011, 11:40 AM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	First ride and a problem already! Graphite lubricant works wonders for locks. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-25-2011, 11:45 AM	#5
jims Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 261	First ride and a problem already! 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. __________________ 2007 Nomad - Black/Titanium Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-25-2011, 05:16 PM	#6
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	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". __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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07-25-2011, 05:58 PM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	First ride and a problem already! What's UB? __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-25-2011, 06:09 PM	#8
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	First ride and a problem already! you're not the only one Mac, was wondering what UB could be. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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07-25-2011, 06:34 PM	#9
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	First ride and a problem already! ultimate baffles perhaps? ??? __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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07-25-2011, 06:37 PM	#10
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	First ride and a problem already! UB gittin me another beer! It's what you say to the wife..... __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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07-25-2011, 07:45 PM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	First ride and a problem already! 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 __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-25-2011, 07:59 PM	#12
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	First ride and a problem already! 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. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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07-25-2011, 08:09 PM	#13
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	First ride and a problem already! You guys have no imagination. The man has been away from his wife for a year. UB= Urgent Business Do you get it now. ??? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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07-25-2011, 09:02 PM	#14
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	First ride and a problem already! I think you got it, TC! Good job __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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07-26-2011, 09:12 AM	#15
mc88 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sioux Center, IA Posts: 228	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 __________________ Mick Argo - NW Iowa 2006 Vulcan Nomad 2005 Honda Shadow Aero 2007 Kawasaki 650R 2001 Kawasaki ZR-7
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