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stef
02-07-2004, 07:49 AM
when the engine is runing, i can take the key out of the ignition without the engine cutting off.
This is a new addition to my short biking experience. but do they all do that ?
Is it safe to ride the bike with the keys in your pocket ?
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monsters.. they'll never fail to amaze me !

DesmoDog
02-07-2004, 10:04 AM
I would say, and this is a guess mind you, no!

Melnie Mouse
02-07-2004, 10:05 AM
no, they're not supposed to do that.. funny actually I did that to a Renault Laguna once....

PaulS
02-07-2004, 11:55 AM
You shouldn't be able to pull the key out when the lock is in the "on" position. This sometimes happens when the lock gets worn.

spacemonkey
02-07-2004, 04:36 PM
It's not been stolen at some point or had some light fingered pondscum give it a go once, has it?

stef
02-07-2004, 07:30 PM
Not that i know of.
But it's a 95 model, which is getting old.

Pedro
02-07-2004, 11:27 PM
I would say the lock & key is just a bit worn. My old FS1E could be started with a lolly stick.....

spacemonkey
03-07-2004, 10:26 AM
...it'd probably run faster with it as well. Think of the weight saving. Did you use unleaded for the same reason? ;)

daedos
04-07-2004, 10:13 PM
I discovered this particular quirk on my monster too and no it should do it. But it does have it's uses, removing that disc-lock in the dark is no longer a problem.

At least a plain old screwdriver failed to turn the ignition :lol: