Ignition switch / steering lock fault

[Iain clark]

2015 1000 with only 1100miles . Went into garage this morning to take for a spin . Steering lock jammed on , both keys will not turn to ignition setting or back to steering lock with light on . WD40 , duck oil , spray Ptfe used  . Nothing appears loose or jammed . There must be a simple solution . Used yesterday and all was OK .

[ziggy]

Have you picked up the right keys, sorry I know but having two bikes I have done this.

[Iain clark]

Ziggy , only one Suzuki . But fair point .

[ProfG]

I assume you have recovered from last night by now (still under the influence in the morning) so try it again and you'll find the keys work fine 

Try moving the handlebar when you have inserted the key and are trying to unlock it. Steerings do lock and I find moving the handlebar helps

[Iain clark]

Main dealer called , will keep site updated

[Gert]

Sometimes the stearing lock can jam if the stearing is straightened out before the stearing locking pin has had time to release. Keeping the stearing at full lock while turning the key could be a solution.

[greywolf]

When I first saw this, I thought it would be another case of one of the two bolts that connect the fairing frame to the main frame falling out and preventing the steering from moving to one side. That's all too common a problem but not the case here as it does not involve being able to turn the key in the ignition.

[Iain clark]

Bike away to workshop in main dealer van tonight  . 4 blokes to lift into van .

[grimcookie]

Yep mines had new barrel and keys 30th April same fault, last Saturday gone wrong again key jammed can't turn ignition on, came so close to px it in for Africa  twin. enough is enough its going to have to go!!!! 


 

[Iain clark]

Dropped into the Suzuki main dealer ( mickey oats motorcycles Glasgow ) to enquire on locks . Complete new set ordered from Suzuki uk . Great after service from Suzuki and Mickey oats motorcycles .

[wurzel]

It is unfortunate that you had this problem, good service from the dealer makes things more pleasant.

[grimcookie]

Always got good service from my dealer, but I can tell he's fed with the DL1000 everyone he sold has had problems,
he hasn't got one on demo or in show room,  but has  Tracer on demo  and 4 in show room say no more ...

[Iain clark]

In Mickey oats workshop today . never appreciated the amount of work to change a ignition barrel . Tank off , front wheel off , fork legs  dropped , Tripple clamps off . Drill out ignition barrel assembly . Then build back up . While the tank was off checked all the connections were greased up and sealed . Brian the mechanic ( scottish champ 600cc road racer / who likes the handling of the 1000  ) greased the steering head bearings for me foc ( only a very small amount of white grease from the factory  / I got him to really coat it up )  and checked the condition of the air filter all OK at 1100 miles .
while the tank was off he explained the recall mods the storm has been in for .
Tie wrapping simple cable assembly's( where rubbing on tank ) to give clearance and greasing us front electrical junctions Under tank . These are so simple faults that have gave this poor bike a bad name .
Will keep you blokes posted on highs and lows of storm ownership .
At this point only highs ( journey to bike dealership for coffee and chat is a distraction from stress at work )

[Iain clark]

Bike now back in garage all good . New keys / locks . Mickey oats Suzuki Glasgow , good after service .