Sticking ignition lock - SV650.org

12-04-06, 12:48 PM

Hi,

This has happened a few time before but not recently, until the need for a quick exit today.

I leave the bike with the steering lock on, when I go to leave some 40minutes later key goes in but will not turn in any direction (can't put the parking lights on). After a fare bit of jerking the handle bars and turning the key around I can turn the key past lock and start her up.

Has any one had this problem before? I'm thinking of giving it a spray of wd40 tonight but i'm not sure if this will have a bad effect of whats inside the ignition barrel, anyone know?

K3 - original ignition barrel (as far as I know)

Cheers
And
Beers,

Neil

12-04-06, 12:59 PM

yeah i have the same bit of wd40 can help but the affects won't last long cos it's water soluble so basically it washes off at the first sign of H2O. some copper grease maybe better

12-04-06, 01:07 PM

Dont use wd40 it has no lubricating properties, try a graphite based spray - theres loads of previous info on this subject on the site. Silkolene do one but the name escapes me at the mo.

fizzwheel · 12-04-06, 01:11 PM

Yep I had the same thing. WD40 will cure it temporarily what you want is some proper lube on it though. Some 3 in 1 or something like that. You'll be able to find something in your local halfords that will do the trick.

12-04-06, 01:15 PM

Tah very much....

Short term, long term fix are fine. Wasn't sure if squirting any type of lube was going to mess with the ignition workings.

Cheers,
Neil

northwind · 12-04-06, 01:21 PM

I just used engine oil. Have you used Halfords deicer/lock lubricant by any chance? I used it a coulpe of times, and a week later the lock seized up.

12-04-06, 08:48 PM

Oil does a pretty good job of collecting dirt and crap a better solution is to use Graphite dust available from locksmiths as this is dry but lubricates well.
chris

13-04-06, 11:36 AM

Mine does that sometimes, but I've worked out if I pull the key edge on it fixes it.

I think that is because the key is worn and doesn't allow the "locking bits" inside the barrel to release properly.

jambo · 13-04-06, 01:22 PM

WD 40 or any other oil will fix it for now, nothing mentioned above will cause an issue with the wiring as cabling is fine being soaked in oil or similar and it won't allow conduction between contacts where as water can.

northwind · 13-04-06, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vfr400

Oil does a pretty good job of collecting dirt and crap a better solution is to use Graphite dust available from locksmiths as this is dry but lubricates well.
chris

That's definately true... Or, buy a soft compound pencil and crush the lead, that's how we lubricate guitar parts

12-04-06, 12:48 PM	#1
neilhatch Guest Posts: n/a	Sticking ignition lock Hi, This has happened a few time before but not recently, until the need for a quick exit today. I leave the bike with the steering lock on, when I go to leave some 40minutes later key goes in but will not turn in any direction (can't put the parking lights on). After a fare bit of jerking the handle bars and turning the key around I can turn the key past lock and start her up. Has any one had this problem before? I'm thinking of giving it a spray of wd40 tonight but i'm not sure if this will have a bad effect of whats inside the ignition barrel, anyone know? K3 - original ignition barrel (as far as I know) Cheers And Beers, Neil

12-04-06, 01:11 PM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Yep I had the same thing. WD40 will cure it temporarily what you want is some proper lube on it though. Some 3 in 1 or something like that. You'll be able to find something in your local halfords that will do the trick. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

12-04-06, 01:21 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	I just used engine oil. Have you used Halfords deicer/lock lubricant by any chance? I used it a coulpe of times, and a week later the lock seized up. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

13-04-06, 01:22 PM	#9
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	WD 40 or any other oil will fix it for now, nothing mentioned above will cause an issue with the wiring as cabling is fine being soaked in oil or similar and it won't allow conduction between contacts where as water can. __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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12-04-06, 12:59 PM	#2
hall13uk Guest Posts: n/a	yeah i have the same bit of wd40 can help but the affects won't last long cos it's water soluble so basically it washes off at the first sign of H2O. some copper grease maybe better

12-04-06, 01:07 PM	#3
John Burt Guest Posts: n/a	Dont use wd40 it has no lubricating properties, try a graphite based spray - theres loads of previous info on this subject on the site. Silkolene do one but the name escapes me at the mo.

12-04-06, 01:15 PM	#5
neilhatch Guest Posts: n/a	Tah very much.... Short term, long term fix are fine. Wasn't sure if squirting any type of lube was going to mess with the ignition workings. Cheers, Neil

12-04-06, 08:48 PM	#7
Vfr400 Guest Posts: n/a	Oil does a pretty good job of collecting dirt and crap a better solution is to use Graphite dust available from locksmiths as this is dry but lubricates well. chris

13-04-06, 11:36 AM	#8
Tris Guest Posts: n/a	Mine does that sometimes, but I've worked out if I pull the key edge on it fixes it. I think that is because the key is worn and doesn't allow the "locking bits" inside the barrel to release properly.