Sticking ignition barrel

tokarev · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Hi!

When I put the key into the ignition barrel and try to turn the key from the "Lock" position to the "Off" position it seems to stick.

It takes a few tries to get it to turn. I don't want to snap my key! So is there anything I can do so that this does not happen?

Thank you.

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

Spray some WD40 in there, usualy sorts it.
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tokarev · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Wow, thanks for the quick answer!

Yeah, I was thinking about putting WD40 in there, but just wanted to make sure.

Thanks.

Jamie S · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Karma :

Wd40 is fine, you sure the key is not bent a little bit ?

tokarev · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Nah, the key is fine. I only noticed it happening when I went to the bike after work last Thursday night at about 1am. I figured it was just the cold causing it to stick.

Cheers.

Phil_P · Trackday Trickster Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Karma :

I'd use, some WD40 just to free everything up, then perhaps a squirt of something a bit heavier, perhaps with graphite or other slippery stuff to keep it slick. I use some spray bicycle oil, especially in my filler cap key, as that tends to lose all of it's lube.
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Richard_Schmid · Scooby Slapper Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Karma :

With out being condesending, alot of the time you have to jiggle the handle bars slightly to undo the steering lock Rolling Eyes

. I assume you are doing this? Wink

All the best,

Richard

tokarev · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Cheers for the advice guys! I am going to put some WD40 in it later.

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Have you tried with the spare key?

Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Happens a fair bit this time of year, must be down to damp and cold.

I use grease or vaseline, stick it on the key and jiggle it around in the lock. Coats the internals and stops water getting in there. Also stops your locks freezing when it gets real cold. Just remember to clean your key afterwards.

konsoli · Traffic Copper Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

happens to me too, on spare key or original.

Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

Probably gummed up with road flm.

Years ago I had a 100cc bike and in the winter the ignition-lock used to freeze up solid. I cured it by pouring a kettle of boiling water onver the lock, blowing it out with an air-line and squirting it full of WD40. Worked for the throttle cable too, which also froze one day whilst I was out riding.
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