Author Topic: Re: Ignition Barrel (??) Steering Lock (Read 2392 times)

ziggy · « **on:** August 05, 2014, 18:15:39 »

Michelle you have answered your own question. Take it back its under warranty and you will cause damage if you continue.

SimonW · « **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2014, 20:45:09 »

I found the key on my 650 seemed to go in better with the 'S' facing me. The same seems to be true on my 1000 too.

MartinW · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2014, 20:47:42 »

Warranty fix is the best bet for you Michelle.

For anyone with an older bike, I fixed mine with a little bit of the Wurths Dry Chain Lube I was using at the time. It's been faultless since.

Mr B · « **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2014, 20:48:42 »

Ummm I get the same as Simon, key only really likes it one way!

Robotstar5 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2014, 20:54:09 »

A locksmith friend once told me WD40 was bad for locks as it leaves a residue that eventually clogs the mechanism, he gave me a tin of graphite spray that lubes the lock without clogging.

Jay2 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2014, 21:52:40 »

Having problems with my older 650 with the steering lock sticking, tried WD40 but will give the dry chain lube a go next.

Did used to have an old Gixxer with lock issues, it was almost like being a master lock-picker, you had to put the key in, jiggle it a specific way to get the lock off then jiggle it another way to start up?! No worries about leaving the keys in and anyone getting the lock off and the bike started.

Holmsey · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2014, 21:57:17 »

took mine back under G'tee just after crimbo because of the same problem ...... if they decide to change your lock make sure they put the same tumblers in the new lock or you will need 2 keys .... one for the ignition and one for the seat.

Just my tuppence

greywolf · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2014, 23:05:10 »

If a key works better on one side than the other, the key is cut badly. I would want a key, especially an expensive one with an immobiliser chip, to be replaced under warranty if it didn't work equally well on both sides.

mr_diver · « **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2014, 08:32:04 »

I can be riding along and pull the key out and the bike stays running... great fun. One mate had to clip the key to the bars as a big bump would make it fall out of his ninja.
Sounds like a bent wafer or something in the barrel. If its under warranty- take it back it the dealers problem let them fix it.

03guyjam · « **Reply #9 on:** August 06, 2014, 18:08:22 »

As said above WD40 is bad for locks. The best for locks in Graphite Lube. You can buy it from Maplin for £3 for a small tube. It will take a few good squirts to get rid of the crap WD40 leaves behind but it should work.

Best bet is squirt with Graphite lube.
Keep turning from left to right
Squirt some more
Repeat until key works fine.

Cheers
bloke

03guyjam · « **Reply #10 on:** August 08, 2014, 21:36:33 »

Quote from: "Michelle_B"

Many thanks 03guyjam

Let me know if it works

it should do.

Holmsey · « **Reply #11 on:** August 09, 2014, 23:18:09 »

Quote from: "Michelle_B"

Bought easing oil (containiong graphite). Two squirts overnight, and played with key for a while, has done the trick.

Sounds like my love life

Holmsey · « **Reply #12 on:** August 09, 2014, 23:36:59 »

Quote from: "Michelle_B"

Holmsey its nice to hear you have one :banghead:

Just don't tell the wife

Holmsey · « **Reply #13 on:** August 09, 2014, 23:48:53 »

Puts tissues away

........... Oh you mean IT.

I am off tomorrow so ill take a look at my shift properly and let you know tomorrow if that's OK

Holmsey · « **Reply #14 on:** August 10, 2014, 00:04:41 »

Quote from: "Michelle_B"

Holmsey, you make me PMSL.

I'll bring Panty liners then for the trip

Holmsey · « **Reply #15 on:** August 11, 2014, 18:44:12 »

Not my colour, the ensemble doesn't complement my eyes.

greywolf · « **Reply #16 on:** August 11, 2014, 19:32:42 »

And Fat Rat complained about a picture of me in knee length shorts. I can't unsee that.

Fat Rat · « **Reply #17 on:** August 11, 2014, 20:18:53 »

I need to write some guidelines

MartinW · « **Reply #18 on:** August 11, 2014, 21:37:15 »

Doesn't break the Children, Animals or Politics Guidelines as far as I can see Mr Rat.

(Still should be banned though)