The steering lock of newerH-D models is ofthe so called Tubular Lock type.

This is what I read about it:

Such locks can be picked by a special tubular lock pick with a minimum of effort in very little time; it is also possible to defeat them by drilling with a special “hole saw” drill bit. Standard tubular lock drill bit sizes are .375" (9.53 mm) diameter and .394" (10 mm) diameter.[1] To prevent drilling, many tubular locks have a middle pin made of hardened steel, or contain a ball bearing in the middle pin.
In 2004, videos circulating on the Internet demonstrated that some tubular pin tumbler locks could be easily opened with the shaft of an inexpensive ballpoint pen (e.g. BIC brand) of matching diameter. Trade website BikeBiz.com revealed that the weaknesses of the tubular pin tumbler mechanism had first been described in 1992 by UK journalist John Stuart Clark (see Kryptonite lock).
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if someone can pick mine without me catching them they can have it. they've earned it in fact. thats why i pay for insurance.

 

So locks can be picked, what's your point?

 

The fact that those type of locks can be picked with a Bic pen is very, very old news (years ago). The lock makers have made significant improvements. I'm thinking that the first time I saw something on this was over 4 years ago.

 

The lock used on the Harley is larger than a bic pen.