steering lock

Is she secured in other ways? I'd be a bit suspicious and make sure she's locked up tight by other means. Could be just a big of crud got in there by accident though

 

Use another means of securing the bike - don't use the steering lock.
Look at the length of the handlebars and you can see how much leverage you could get against what is basically a small lock. If you locked it and some scrote twisted your bars and snapped the lock pin, it's a pain to get it fixed. A big F.O. 'U' lock through the wheel and around a fork stanchion is far more secure, and better still you've got panniers to carry it around in.

 

Ditto to Tomo's advice, ignore the steering lock doesn't matter

 

I use the steering lock but yup, I use a D lock as well.

 

Steering locks on the Bonneville range are - lets face it crap.
Tomo is right - they can be broken easily with a bit of force and I would also be worried about snapping the stupid little key off myself!

 

Hi Beanie,
I've never been a fan of factory supplied/fitted locks. Ever since 1984 when the steering lock on my LaverdaRGS 1000 crapped itself, locked whilst in motion, luckily in a carpark, so low speed. No damage done ! Ever since then I pull them out and BIN them. There's much better ways to look after and secure your pride and joy !!!

Cheers capt.