I just bought my '02 S4 last week. Rode it Sunday afternoon and when I garaged it I flipped the key to the locked position, took the key out.
Went out this morning to go to work on it and... BATTERY'S DEAD
I noticed that I left the kill switch in the on position, but have done that many times with my Triumph with no problem.
Is there something about the locking mechanism that uses juice?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Did you (accidentally) turn the key to the last detent? It's possible that you left the bike's 'parking lights' on.
Yes you turned it one click too far and left the system/parking on. Ass me how I know.
LA
Quote from: LA on February 24, 2009, 11:59:31 AM
Yes you turned it one click too far and left the system/parking on. Ass me how I know.
Quoted just for the funny. ;D
AHA! So it goes past the locked position - D'OH!
Looks like I need to get a manual AND READ IT!
Thanks guys, I'll hook it up to the charger later today, appreciate the response.
It is just another "feature" that makes you ask why...
Quote from: mitt on February 24, 2009, 12:49:58 PM
It is just another "feature" that makes you ask why...
LOL
Quote from: mitt on February 24, 2009, 12:49:58 PM
It is just another "feature" that makes you ask why...
What do you mean?
I use that feature all the time..
It's very useful in situations where.... ummm...
NOT
It's useful when you are parking a Dark Monster in a dark parking spot for a few minutes and don't want someone to run into your bike.
I used it a few times when parking in a dark spot in a student apartment parking lot. Figured it might draw just enough attention to avoid being run over.
.....but for most people, it's a worthless feature.
that feature and i have a hate/ hate relationship
When I lock my Monster, I always turn the key all the way to the Park position and then come back one click to Lock. Ask me why.
I thought it was required for England that you to park with your lights on for some weird reason. Or at least they used to.
Why would you lock it in your garage?
Not asking anyone specifically... just... anyone who locks the forks in his garage... ???
I do. Habit. My dad hates it because then he can't move the bike. [cheeky] I also lock it in the garage here at my apartment. It's my own, individual, garage but the people in the office have a garage door opener too and can get in if they wanted to.
Quote from: wark on February 25, 2009, 12:17:20 AM
Why would you lock it in your garage?
Not asking anyone specifically... just... anyone who locks the forks in his garage... ???
Garage doors are easier to brake in than you might think. Ever notice the emergency release cable hanging to the garage door? All I need is a coat hanger to hook and pull through the top crack and Voila!
Also, not from experience, but some older garage door openers can be open with a code grabber.
Quote from: Sleeper_I on February 25, 2009, 02:42:29 AM
Garage doors are easier to brake in than you might think. Ever notice the emergency release cable hanging to the garage door? All I need is a coat hanger to hook and pull through the top crack and Voila!
Also, not from experience, but some older garage door openers can be open with a code grabber.
I understand this, but if someone is going to break into your garage to steal your bike I'm sure he (they) won't mind lifting it out of there with the forks locked.
Quote from: wark on February 25, 2009, 02:58:47 AM
I understand this, but if someone is going to break into your garage to steal your bike I'm sure he (they) won't mind lifting it out of there with the forks locked.
Why make it easy for them? If they're going to steal it, at least make them work for it.
i dont lock it in my home garage either... heck with my beater honda accord, we sometimes leave the key in the car overnight.
as for the parking light... the first time i rode out with it i left it on. luckily i was only out for a couple hours so i didnt kill the battery. ever since then, i always make sure to not have it in the park position.
I have attack cats, so mine are rarely every locked. Nothing spooks or harms a thief like stepping on a cat.
JM
Quote from: wark on February 25, 2009, 12:17:20 AM
Why would you lock it in your garage?
Not asking anyone specifically... just... anyone who locks the forks in his garage... ???
My garage door doesn't lock. I live in a townhouse complex and the garage is not attached - anyone can open it at this moment in time.
New bike (for me) - I figured I'd at least lock it so you can't just roll it out if you want to steal it. After I get some goodies for the bike, getting that fixed is my next priority. ;D
I am the manager at my apartment complex, I always lock my forks b/c my shop is on the opposite side of the property from my townhouse/office. The front wall (w/ front and garage doors) is in line with my line-of-sight so if you stand with-in two feet of the front of it I can't see you from my front window. No alarm on the garage and the complex owners are too cheap to replace anything that is old, but not quite broken, so the doors aren;'t very secure. Getting a locked bike out would be difficult past/between the parked cars and the dumpsters, but riding an unlocked bike through there is only a slight squeeze.
I too have left the wonderful "parking light" on by turning the key too far. Ever try to push start a Duke in a wet parking lot in full gear when you also need to replace the tires (read 'reduced traction' and 'sliding around'). It's not fun.
The Doc
Quote from: Mark0matic on February 25, 2009, 07:54:10 AM
My garage door doesn't lock. I live in a townhouse complex and the garage is not attached - anyone can open it at this moment in time.
Just out of curiosity, what's your address? ;D
The key's been in my bike since I bought it and my garage roll up and personnel doors are open so the dogs can roam in and out at will - you wouldn't want to make the beast with two backs with them, they might lick you to death. I ride the bike all over campus during the workday and leave the key in when I park or at the bar after work.
Key stays in my truck all the time too. A friend brought my keys to me afraid my truck would get stolen. I asked him to please put the keys back in the ignition and take a good look at the truck - nobody's gonna steal my truck.
I do have a 5'10" 15 year old daughter with a 250 who dirts pretty well and has insinuated that she might just ride it - I'm not so sure she might not put the hooks on it one day.
Think I'll might revamp security protocols now that I think of it. This all doesn't sound too smart does it? [roll]
LA
where do you live??? [evil]
Fair enough. I realize that some of your garages aren't as private as mine, but I still wouldn't put my faith in the fork lock. But you might as well, I guess. Worst thing that can happen is you accidentally run the battery down or someone is unable to move your bike out of harm's way for you (in publicâ€"pretty unlikely too). :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swfDcNujb_U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swfDcNujb_U)
Quote from: wark on February 27, 2009, 12:14:25 AM
Fair enough. I realize that some of your garages aren't as private as mine, but I still wouldn't put my faith in the fork lock. But you might as well, I guess. Worst thing that can happen is you accidentally run the battery down or someone is unable to move your bike out of harm's way for you (in publicâ€"pretty unlikely too). :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swfDcNujb_U (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swfDcNujb_U)
that is wild
mitt