Seems like the button on mine was not that tight. When I lock it it won't move at all. When unlocked it takes a small amount of force but not to much. More than likely it was unlocked when you picked it up. It is very tricky to install. I have done mine 5 or 6 times and still have to play with it to get it locked back in.Thanks, I have the front flip down windshield installed, so it makes getting in there and seeing things a bit difficult. I didnt even see the button. do you know which position is locked vs unlocked for the key? turn clockwise to 9 oclock or counter to 6 oclock?