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This will be a short thread that many people in here can use- hopefully. The problem of locking keys in the frink or the frunk lock not working has come up more than once. I said when I get the time, I would make an emergency cable with pics. This job is too easy NOT to do it.
The first pic shows the culprit. You can see where the problem area is. THe end of the cable doesn't sit properly in "hole". The tab of metal that is in the bent slot is the perfect place for a cable.
The cable I used is off an old VW. I believe it was a hood latch cable -not that that means anything to you. The point is, find a similar cable in the junk yard. They are very stiff but bends easily on the long run. A simple twist the needle nose pliers is all you need. Put a little extra grease in there if it makes you feel better.
Just run the cable the same direction as the "real" cable and split off and run it wherever you want. Once you are into the job, you'll see lots of places to direct it. Just make sure when you pull it it is pulling in same direction as the factory cable and not binding.
Sorry if the pictures are confusing to you. I promise, once you get in there, it will all be clear . As I said, it's too simple Not to do.
Now, a bonus- I learned on the Burgman site that you can clean your air filter a couple of times if you do it gently. This will save some bucks.
I soaked mine overnight in a solution of Purple Power (Mean Green works too) and water. Swish it around a few times periodically. The next morning, I take it out to the water hose and wash it off real good. Make sure you blow the water through from the clean side (opposite the way the air travels) so you don't force dirt into the filter.
After rinsing it REAL good, I put it out to dry if it's hot out. This time, I just put it in front of a fan. After it dries, re-install and ride. Another thing to do is go ahead and buy a replacement filter and alternate the two. That way, you pull one out and put the other one in and you are not having to wait for the dirty one to dry before you are riding!
Hope these help!
The first pic shows the culprit. You can see where the problem area is. THe end of the cable doesn't sit properly in "hole". The tab of metal that is in the bent slot is the perfect place for a cable.
The cable I used is off an old VW. I believe it was a hood latch cable -not that that means anything to you. The point is, find a similar cable in the junk yard. They are very stiff but bends easily on the long run. A simple twist the needle nose pliers is all you need. Put a little extra grease in there if it makes you feel better.
Just run the cable the same direction as the "real" cable and split off and run it wherever you want. Once you are into the job, you'll see lots of places to direct it. Just make sure when you pull it it is pulling in same direction as the factory cable and not binding.
Sorry if the pictures are confusing to you. I promise, once you get in there, it will all be clear . As I said, it's too simple Not to do.
Now, a bonus- I learned on the Burgman site that you can clean your air filter a couple of times if you do it gently. This will save some bucks.
I soaked mine overnight in a solution of Purple Power (Mean Green works too) and water. Swish it around a few times periodically. The next morning, I take it out to the water hose and wash it off real good. Make sure you blow the water through from the clean side (opposite the way the air travels) so you don't force dirt into the filter.
After rinsing it REAL good, I put it out to dry if it's hot out. This time, I just put it in front of a fan. After it dries, re-install and ride. Another thing to do is go ahead and buy a replacement filter and alternate the two. That way, you pull one out and put the other one in and you are not having to wait for the dirty one to dry before you are riding!
Hope these help!