Suzuki GSX600F Ignition Barrel

synaptyx · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 Jul 2004 Karma :

My ignition barrel is getting to be a pain in the bum, it requires furious wiggling to get the key turning. I just priced a new one at £100! Confused

Is this reasonable, or does anybody know where I can get one a bit cheaper?

Cheers

iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Karma :

You sure it needs replacing and not just a good soaking in WD40?

And from what I remember both my GS ignition barrels were bastards and needed wiggling to get the off the steering lock or to turn the ignition on.

synaptyx · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 Jul 2004 Karma :

I'll give that a go. I'm a serious bike tech n00b, I take it I just flood the thing with WD40? Laughing

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

As Craig say, try WD40 and if that doesn't work try some more WD40, repeat until it does work. Razz

Before spending £100 on a new one I'd firstly put a fair bit of effort into fixing that one and if that doesn't work I'd try to find one at a breakers yard. Online part finders are useful, here's one and here's another. Thumbs Up

iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Karma :

synaptyx · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 Jul 2004 Karma :

Thanks, I'll give the WD a go first. Then if I have no joy, will get scouring those sites Ste. Thumbs Up

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Try the WD40 (or 3 in 1 oil, or something like that), but be aware that Suzuki ignition switches do go like this and are a pain so you might well have to replace it.

You will probably find that there is a certain technique to operate the ignition switch. With my Bandit, put the key in the ignition and push the key forward, then it turns fine. I do it without thinking about it.

All the best

Keith
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synaptyx · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 Jul 2004 Karma :

I absolutely drenched it in WD40 yesterday and gave it a while to soak in. Went out for petrol tonight and it's like a whole new ignition barrel! Very Happy

Thanks to CraigZZR for suggesting that first off, you saved me £100 mate. I owe you a pint. Smile

iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Karma :

Tarmacsurfer · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Karma :

A pattern part from a breakers (new, but not brand name Kawasaki) cost me 18 quid for the complete barrel including block connector and such, for the ZZR. I'd be willing to bet there is a pattern GS ignition available too Wink

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