I own this bike hauler and really like it a lot! I had a problem yesterday getting the hitch part of the lock to work. I finally gave up. I could get it to lock when not attched to the bolt, but could not get the key to come out and when attached to...
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The lock should just push onto the bolt and lock itself, you do not need the key in the lock to make it lock. Make sure the bolt is all the way through the hitch so the lock can snap into place
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I don't have a scooter, but I can tell just by looking at the pictures of the scooter, that you will have a hard time locking it to any structure. I barely have enough room to lock my bicycle to any object with this lock. I usually have to be right up against the object with little room to spare. Other than that, it's a great lock.
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I thought mine was faulty as well. But I was using the wrong bolt for the wrong hole. Bolt should not go all the way through, also it should not stop at flat(not sure the technical term) space -part without the thread. That part should go into the hole about 3mm. Watch this video and you will see what I mean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP_Wh_-RXzUNow I have nearly zero wobble, I think i will put some "black RTV" soon around the hitch, that should make it even more secure.
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Yes, I had the same problem with the safety lock. The simple fix is to take a hand drill with bit and expand the opening slightly. It still locks but opens with a mild tug. Good Luck.
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I haD the same issue with my bike as well. seat will always come loose no matter what you do to it !!! Sorry to say but this bike isnt of high quality . i wish I would have spent more money and buy a more sturdy bike.
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I haven't had that problem, althought mine has come apart several times. I push the part into the upper piece and turn it in the direction shown by the arrow on the lower part to lock it. I'd offer the suggestion to firmly seat the parts together and then twist the two pieces in the direction shown by the arrows. That's all I can offer.
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There is no locking mechanism on the rack itself, but I just run a cable through all the bikes and through the loop on my trailer hitch. Keep in mind that if you lock/chain the bikes to the rack itself, you'd also want to make sure you have a locking trailer hitch/pin to prevent someone from simply pulling the pin and taking the entire rack with all your bikes attached to it (albeit, that would be heavy and awkward...but maybe I'm just a bit paranoid ;-) Great rack though. Good luck.
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I posted a more lengthy answer on a similar question in June - but basically I used Sugru to hold open the wheel locks - it's been working for about 4 months! I've tried lots of other solutions, all worked for a very short time, this seems to be really working.
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No. The way it works, you turn the knob at the base till it expands within the hitch receiver making the rack very sturdy. Once it is tight enough, you then use the provided Yakima key to lock the hitch to the hitch receiver. So I just leave my rack on all the time. I actually really like my rack :)
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You are supposed to have to lock in different position to put in your new combination. I tried it and it didn't work. I had to use bolt cutters to free. I got a different one from the same company. I used the default combination.
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I followed the instructions and set it to TREE but my lock wouldn't open either. Only after I went online and watched a youtube video on how to get it open using other methods did I see that THIS persons lock was originally set to SHED. I tried it and sure enough my lock opened up no problem. I think its just a manufacturing error with the instructions but SHED should open your lock if all else fails, seeing that this is a common problem.
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I have not had this problem Jesse. My experience is that when I try to move the sweeper around by hand, by pulling the sweeper forward, the hitch assembly must be low enough for the wheels to turn easily. If your holding the hitch assembly too high the wheels won't turn easily and will drag maybe causing your problem. Sorry I can't be more help.
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Mine almost got stuck. The release lever is a bit flimsy but with care, it works. Rather stiff though...
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The rack has a system that locks it to the trailer hitch, however there are no locks that lock the bike to the rack.
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I suppose it could if you can find a pin that will go through that is lockable. On my trip to Moab, UT we just bought a extra long cable and a set your own combination lock running it the cable through the 3 bikes wheels and back to tho the hitch where we used the safety chain loops to lock the the bikes to the the car. The only think I had a problem with is the pin/bolt that came with the carrier was too short, and the hole in the carrier was is 1/ inch and my hitch uses a 5/8th pin. We fixed this by hitting Lowe's and buying a 1/2' bold and nut. so if you go buy a locking pin for the hitch be sure it's long enough and only 1/2". As I said I also wanted to secure the bikes so the cable is my advice.
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On occasion I will have a problem getting mine to twist to unlock. I have not found a sure fire trick that will unlock it but find it is easier if I do not screw on the foam piece first and did use pliers to get a better grip when I just could not get it to turn. After the first time it happened and I didn't think I would ever get it unlocked now when putting it away I turn it just enough to catch the lock. If you can't get it open send it back as defective and get a replacement.
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The instructions specifically state: Quote "The rack is not covered under warranty if mounted on the back of a trailer or fifth wheel." end quote.... Not much ambiguity in that statement ! and while I have a 2" mfg installed hitch, it wobbles side to side terribly (even WITH StowAway Cargo Carriers Hitch Tightener ). So it's the bike rack itself... while the mount is firm, the fold up connections and main crossbar has too much play in it... will try to replace the push pins with bolts to see if that helps, but not optimistic ! The instructions specifically state: Quote "The rack is not covered under warranty if mounted on the back of a trailer or fifth wheel." end quote.... Not much ambiguity in that statement ! and while I have a 2" mfg installed hitch, it wobbles side to side terribly (even WITH StowAway Cargo Carriers Hitch Tightener ). So it's the bike rack itself... while the mount is firm, the fold up connections and main crossbar has too much play in it... will try to replace the push pins with bolts to see if that... » Read More The instructions specifically state: Quote "The rack is not covered under warranty if mounted on the back of a trailer or fifth wheel." end quote.... Not much ambiguity in that statement ! and while I have a 2" mfg installed hitch, it wobbles side to side terribly (even WITH StowAway Cargo Carriers Hitch Tightener ). So it's the bike rack itself... while the mount is firm, the fold up connections and main crossbar has too much play in it... will try to replace the push pins with bolts to see if that helps, but not optimistic ! « Show Less