Steering Lock Plate?

Dan1950 · Jan 19, 2022

How is this applied to the frame? There is a pad that this can be attached to welded to the frame under the top yoke. The plunger from the lock cylinder will almost reach the existing pad.

I know that this will not deter an experienced, motivated thief, but it would make a quick roll off more difficult.

Is it welded to the frame pad through the slot?

L.A.B. · Jan 19, 2022

Dan1950 said:
How is this applied to the frame? There is a pad that this can be attached to welded to the frame under the top yoke.

The Mk3 lock plate (now apparently supplied instead of the previous plate) is welded directly to the headstock.

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Dan1950 said:
Is it welded to the frame pad through the slot?

There's no frame pad.

Dan1950 · Jan 19, 2022

L.A.B. said:
The Mk3 lock plate (now apparently supplied instead of the previous plate) is welded directly to the headstock.

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There's no frame pad.

On mine there is but it's too low for the cylinder plunger to reach. Is there any way to get the cylinder deeper into the yoke?

It looks a bit different than the photo. No holes or slots. The plunger would go past the end of the plate if it had just a bit more travel.

L.A.B. · Jan 19, 2022

Dan1950 said:
On mine there is but it's too low for the cylinder plunger to reach. Is there any way to get the cylinder deeper into the yoke?

My Mk3:

Dan1950 said:
It looks a bit different than the photo. No holes or slots. The plunger would go past the end of the plate if it had just a bit more travel.

Yes, the previous type was a flat plate with no slot or holes. The pin locates at the end of the plate.

Dan1950 · Jan 19, 2022

L.A.B. said:
My Mk3:

Yes, the previous type was a flat plate with no slot or holes.

Can the cylinder be positioned deeper in the yoke?

Right now it almost contacts the lock plate.

L.A.B. · Jan 19, 2022

Dan1950 said:
Can the cylinder be positioned deeper in the yoke?

The lock cylinder should locate to the depth shown in the link below:

steering lock removal

I'm wanting to get the yoke of my '74 powder-coated, which means removing the lock. I did find a thread on this here, but wanted to confirm how to do it. There is no visible split pin or any other way that the lock appears to be secured to the yoke. Is it indeed simply a press-fit which can...

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Dan1950 · Jan 19, 2022

OK here is what I had. The plunger would come down far enough to almost touch the lock plate. The top of the cylinder was flush with the top of the yoke.

The bottom of the cylinder was flush with the bottom of the yoke.

I found a deep well socket that matched the OD of the cylinder and tapped the cylinder deeper into the yoke.

Now, the bottom of the cylinder protrudes below the bottom of the yoke similar to what was shown in the pictures you posted.

Now, my only concern is that with a screw driver, a thief can easily pry the cylinder upward to make the steering lock ineffective.

L.A.B. · Jan 19, 2022

Dan1950 said:
Now, my only concern is that with a screw driver, a thief can easily pry the cylinder upward to make the steering lock ineffective.

Yes, the pre-Mk3 steering lock is a bit of a token gesture as it can be knocked upwards/removed unlike the Mk3 with the (slightly) more secure Neiman lock that is fitted from below. At least you know what to do if you lose your steering lock key!

Dan1950 · Jan 19, 2022

L.A.B. said:
Yes, the pre-Mk3 steering lock is a bit of a token gesture as it can be knocked upwards/removed unlike the Mk3 with the (slightly) more secure Neiman lock that is fitted from below. At least you know what to do if you lose your steering lock key!

I think I might be able to add a bit of security without much difficulty. A roll pin above the cylinder would make it hard to pry the cylinder up. Just long/deep enough to prevent upward movement of the cylinder. The cylinder would still be removed/inserted from below like the MK III.

I look at the steering lock as a preventative for target of opportunity thieves. At least they wont be able to roll it away without some sort of assistance.

As far as losing my SL key? I keep the spare set of (both) keys in an inconspicuous inside pocket of my leather jacket. If I am any distance from home, my leather jacket goes with me.

concours · Jan 19, 2022

FYI, cyl & lock pin is made of Velveeta cheese. Grab the bars & yank to destroy it.
Sorry.

Dan1950 · Jan 19, 2022

concours said:
FYI, cyl & lock pin is made of Velveeta cheese. Grab the bars & yank to destroy it.
Sorry.

(Slightly) better than nothing.

Dan1950 · Jan 19, 2022

Just to dispel any ideas that the cylinder/pin has been damaged, I removed the cylinder to take some pictures of the end of the pin and the travel.

Note that there is no evidence of trauma and the travel is normal.

When the cylinder is seated against the shoulder in the top yoke, the cylinder comes within about 1/8" of the lock plate and when the pin is extended, it protrudes far enough to engage the ends of the frame lock plate.

Steering Lock Plate?

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