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Harmonics
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PostPosted: 15:09 - 08 Jul 2012    Post subject: Driving without ignition lock cylinder (road legal?) Reply with quote
Hi,

Some prick tried to steal my 125 and must not have realised that it has an alarm and immobiliser.

Anyway, the lock cylinder mechanism is ripped out but my bike is still standing.

I can turn the wheel/ignition lock using a screwdriver and drive around without any problems. My question is whether this is road legal in London?

3 more things:
-It still requires the alarm to be turned off before the engine turns on
- I do not mind the insurance
- I also don't mind the extra risk (as long as it's legal)

Thanks in advance for your advice.
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swampy
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PostPosted: 15:11 - 08 Jul 2012    Post subject: Re: Driving without ignition lock cylinder (road legal?) Reply with quote
Harmonics wrote:
Hi,

Some prick tried to steal my 125 and must not have realised that it has an alarm and immobiliser.

Anyway, the lock cylinder mechanism is ripped out but my bike is still standing.

I can turn the wheel/ignition lock using a screwdriver and drive around without any problems. My question is whether this is road legal in London?

3 more things:
-It still requires the alarm to be turned off before the engine turns on
- I do not mind the insurance
- I also don't mind the extra risk (as long as it's legal)

Thanks in advance for your advice.


Yep, it's legal.. In London, and everywhere else to be honest.
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stinkwheel
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PostPosted: 15:20 - 08 Jul 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, totally legal.

Some mopeds don't even have an ignition, just a stop button.
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Harmonics
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PostPosted: 15:39 - 08 Jul 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Awesome!! Thank you.
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Raffles
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PostPosted: 16:38 - 08 Jul 2012    Post subject: Re: Driving without ignition lock cylinder (road legal?) Reply with quote
Harmonics wrote:

- I do not mind the insurance

You may not mind but your insurance company will certainly mind.
When I suffered damage similar to yours, my insurance company said that they would withdraw cover unless I replaced the lock.
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 22:59 - 08 Jul 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Theft cover, maybe. I infer that the OP has already figured out that it's not worth claiming on F&T for a cheap hack.
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Polarbear
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PostPosted: 00:10 - 09 Jul 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is there a possibility the insurance could use it as a get out clause if he has an accident as it involves the steering lock?

I know it shouldn't, but we all know how insurance companys work.
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Walloper
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PostPosted: 06:47 - 09 Jul 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
Theft cover, maybe. I infer that the OP has already figured out that it's not worth claiming on F&T for a cheap hack.


Ahh buutt wot if a gang of bank robbers used the bike as their get-away vehicle (then abandoned it later in some wood)?
Would the OP not be obliged to feel some sort of social responsibility?
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PostPosted: 08:31 - 09 Jul 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Polarbear wrote:
Is there a possibility the insurance could use it as a get out clause if he has an accident as it involves the steering lock?...

You surprise me Sir. How could you suggest such a thing?
A hard-working, industrious and caring insurance company would try a disgusting underhand trick like that. It would be the ungentlemanly conduct of a coward and a cad. A totally reprehensible act and an anathema in a civilised society.

So, yes, of course they would Wink Very Happy
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