Ignition lock trouble

[Doovy]

Hello guys and girls.

I'm having a little trouble with my ignition lock (2002 Honda Hornet CB600).

The problem is thus: if I put the key in and turn ignition on thats fine.. but if I then turn it off and try and put it into steering lock, it won't budge to the left, and then I can't even turn the ignition back on.

I have to wiggle the key about a lot, pulling it upwards and trying to turn. It just won't go left or right. Eventually after playing for a few goes it then turns ignition back on, but *same problem*, it won't go to steering lock and I'm back to square 1.

I've tried spraying some 3 in 1 lube in there, no joy..

It seems the problem is when I push 'down' to get to steering lock.. that's when it refuses to turn either way. Is it a case of a 10 year old lock having it's final moments before dying? Quite expensive for a new set (£200ish)...

Anyone have any ideas? This has only been happening for a few days now!
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[Hetzer]

I had the same problem with my Kwak. I rammed loads of lithium grease into the slot which fixed it.
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[Doovy]

Lithium grease you say? Will purchase and try some of that tomorrow, thanks Hetzer.
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[Hetzer]

I suspect any other grease would do just as well. I used lithium because it was the pot I found first.
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[Nick_Giles]

[Doovy]

Ok cool - so grease may be the answer then.

I've never actually seen where the locking bar is for the steering lock, will have a looksie tomorrow. Cheers!
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[Nick_Giles]

[Doovy]

Ha, this is awkward.

After all the lube I sprayed in there last night (behave, you lot), it has loosened it all up and working fine now!

Cheers for all the help, usually the simplest of solutions we try - but didn't want to chance a more serious problem!!
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[Hetzer]

I'd still pack lots of grease in there, otherwise it'll all dry out and start acting up again.
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[Doovy]

Mmm grease-packing.

Will do
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Yamaha RXS 100 > Honda CD 250 > Honda Hornet 600 > Honda CBR 600RR > Yamaha RXS 100 > Kawasaki ZX6R J2 > Yamaha FZ1

[MattEMulsion]

Try some Ambersil Graphite Lock Lube, it works wonders and is designed for the job. It was about £3 from Maplins last time I had some.
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[Doovy]

Sorted now, cheers

Will keep a look out for that stuff though!
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