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Offline Jimmy Lucas

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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #40 on: February 17, 2012, 04:07:49 PM »
i'm new to the concours 14, got a well used 2008 model recently and am really liking it, is this issue only on the new ones or on the older ones too?

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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #41 on: February 17, 2012, 04:57:07 PM »
I don't think so and possibly...

I may be revising this prognosis.....
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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #42 on: February 17, 2012, 05:09:07 PM »
Actually, its so hard to tell but we all like to think the issue is with the older ones and not the newer ones. Seems like there have been fewer reported cases from the 2010's and beyond, than with the 2009s and before.
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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #43 on: February 17, 2012, 06:02:51 PM »
Well, the problem showed up on '08's and has continued through to at least the 2011 models (see the thread about the guy stuck in Mexico with a new 2011- http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=6941.0 ). There have not been any part number changes on the 2012 that I can see so..... ?

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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #44 on: February 17, 2012, 08:17:10 PM »
Well, the problem showed up on '08's and has continued through to at least the 2011 models (see the thread about the guy stuck in Mexico with a new 2011- http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=6941.0 ). There have not been any part number changes on the 2012 that I can see so..... ?

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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #45 on: February 17, 2012, 08:22:06 PM »
 :o Yea, Proactive !!! It's been a long week.
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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #46 on: February 18, 2012, 06:48:08 AM »
i'm new to the concours 14, got a well used 2008 model recently and am really liking it, is this issue only on the new ones or on the older ones too?

Don't fret too much about it. I bought my '08 new and I've never seen the problem. I know what to do if it does show up though.
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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #47 on: February 19, 2012, 06:46:21 AM »
Kurt, have you got the bike to the shop yet?  Just wondering about the outcome.  Please update us with the final resolution.  Thanks.
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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #48 on: February 22, 2012, 04:13:24 PM »
Another thread ending with the same result


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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #49 on: February 22, 2012, 04:20:21 PM »
True but the guy was in Mexico and may not be back home yet. Hey, he may <never> get back home given the horrible nature <k-word> of his problem.  ;)

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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #50 on: February 22, 2012, 04:34:41 PM »
I guess you are right, I should not jump to conclusions.  After all he is brave riding to Mexico on his bike, I cannot say that I would be that fearless..  After looking at the map he was not in that bad of a location compared to Juarez.  BTW looking forward to installing the security blanket.

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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #51 on: February 22, 2012, 09:35:36 PM »
maybe he is out riding his r1200rt.  :rotflmao:  :-X

i just read this hole tread from begining and i call bs. lol

we have a bunch of truble makers over on the ninja forum too, see it alot.

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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #52 on: February 23, 2012, 03:48:23 AM »
Guys, you did see T's posts a page or two back didn't you?  Just because someone doesn't post back immediately after an issue doesn't mean we read something else into this.  People ask for assistance all the time and then don't update us after the fact.  Doesn't mean anything.  So let's keep it that way for now.
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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #53 on: February 23, 2012, 04:54:14 AM »
Guys, you did see T's posts a page or two back didn't you?  Just because someone doesn't post back immediately after an issue doesn't mean we read something else into this.  People ask for assistance all the time and then don't update us after the fact.  Doesn't mean anything.  So let's keep it that way for now.

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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #54 on: February 23, 2012, 10:34:54 AM »
Jim, the reference was not just to this thread.  He did the same thing in his last thread as well.
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=5675.105  Maybe he is just more into riding than providing an ending...

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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #55 on: February 23, 2012, 10:38:14 AM »
Not everyone is a post addict like us! ;D
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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #56 on: February 23, 2012, 10:46:05 AM »
Yeah, I know.  But still, let's give him a break on this for now.
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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #57 on: February 23, 2012, 11:48:36 AM »
Yeah, I know.  But still, let's give him a break on this for now.

Ok we can do that, just this once, er, twice.
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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #58 on: February 23, 2012, 02:03:20 PM »
The reality is we provide a tremendous service to C14 owners and there is no requirement that anyone reciprocate. There will always be those who have no interest in our community except when they need help. And that's ok.
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Re: Cant get key to turn
« Reply #59 on: February 23, 2012, 02:56:31 PM »
The reality is we provide a tremendous service to C14 owners and there is no requirement that anyone reciprocate. There will always be those who have no interest in our community except when they need help. And that's ok.

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You're very right. I enjoy helping other riders when/if I can.
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