150 Super steering lock issue

[jj79]

Hi all, Just getting back into scooters after 23 years. I have a 1976 150 Super with a T5 engine which I have just done up.

I currently have a steering lock issue. I had to drill the last one out and replace with a new one. The problem I have is that when you have the forks in the lock position and turn the key anticlockwise to the 9 o'clock the lock locates but the key won't return to the 12 o'clock position. when I let go the lock pops out and the headset is free again. I guess it must not be seating right into the second notch. Has anyone had this issue before or know how to resolve this issue?



Many thanks



James

[kru251]

Sounds like the lock isn't actually going 'fully home'.

[ianmartin40]

I had a similar problem after drilling out a lock from a frame I bought without any keys, I needed to shorten the small pin that rotates when you turn the key as it was slightly too tall, once shortened it worked fine although the spring doesn`t really return the lock to the out position, I need to pull the lock out while rotating the key to get the steering lock off, also I think I used a fairly cheap steering lock which maybe did not help.

Ian