Theft attempt, now stuck steering lock

[DEPeople]

Yeah. They jamed a screw driver into the ignition to turn it, and were unsuccesfull. I was able to work My key back into the hole, and even start it up, but the steering lock will not disengage. Is this supposed to happen as a security feature? I could really use, and would really appriciate a little advise on how to correct it. Thank You. 

[sidthesloth]

Sounds like they have damaged the mechanism. Might have to pull it apart and see what damage has been done.
Mongrels!

[DEPeople]

OK, I got it. The whole thing had been spun. I forced it back counter clockwise 180 and it seems to work just fine. Thanks. I got lucky on this one. The cops got some good finger prints off it last night. I hope they catch the punks.

[Agent Bob]

I would test ride it slowly around side streets for a little while just in case your steering locks up again while riding.

[wordslinger]

...dude, ppl suck!!...

..glad you're scooton again tho...

 

peace

[wordslinger]

just in case your steering locks up

..damned good idea....

[wreck]

Mine was a theft recovery. I have had the lock apart. It's a big rod that slides into a hole on a cam/slotted setup. If you got it back to the correct position you should be fine.  ithink a complete lockset is <$100

[shubonker]

WHOA! Wait a minute!  They  checked for finger prints??  Where do you live...?   

I'm glad your scoot is still safe, was probably your stupid opportunist.  If it were a pro, i think the whole thing would have been gone. 

[DEPeople]

I live in Delaware. It is tagged and insured as a motorcycle as per DE law. They took it off My property, making it a felony theft. Was definatly oportunist kids. The fingerprints looked like little kid size.