I'm looking at a R6 that has been sitting in a repo lot for the last two years that doesn't have keys and the ignition is in the lock position. My question is, can I take off the top triple tree on the R6 with the ignition being in the locked position? My other option is to hammer a flat head screwdriver into the ignition until I break all the internals and then unlock the steering lock that way. If anyone has any experience with this bike, please chime in and let me know how you would go about doing this.
No idea since there's no key so what I'm going to do is get the steering unlocked give it a good push in 1st gear and drop the clutch to see if it turns. Gotta be able to push it to do that though so I gotta get it unlocked.
I dont want to be dicking with taking the fairings off and I've gotta get that steering lock unlocked if I do buy it so I can load it in my van
A guy on each side of the bike can torque the clip-ons and break the steering lock. Thieves do it all the time.
Doubtful. The headstock is pretty stout. There’s a guy who does bike thief videos on YT, explaining everything.
So now three options, I'd really like to limit my possibilities of damaging the frame though. It's significantly cheaper to replace ignition or the top triple then the frame so I'll probably try in that order. It'd be cool if someone could tell me if I can get there top triple off with the ignition locked before doing all that work to find out it doesn't work.
Well staring at it wishing it’s gonna unlock aint gonna fix it. Either bust the ignition or get a friend to help break the steering lock or call a locksmith. I tried to say a few prayers and send some best wishes your way and it doesn’t appear to have helped. Best of luck.
I say take the flat head to the lock. If you buy the bike you’re going to have to buy a lock set no matter what. So if they’re cool with it, screw driver is easiest and fastest way to see if you’re buying the bike or not.
So common consensus that I don't be able to get the top triple off with the ignition being in the lock position?
Yeah not a bad idea bringing a rear stand with me in case I don't have a good surface to roll the bike on (if its on grass or gravel it may not have enough friction to roll the tire over and just stay locked up) I'll bring one with me!
Could lower fork tubes out of the upper triple. May have enough wiggle to get it out. If not could always undo nut under the triple to lower stem.