Ignition Key Issues - SV650.org

24-09-08, 02:58 PM

Hi guys, just started having this problem with my SV this morning.

When i put the key into the ignition from having the steering lock on it won't turn. It goes all the way in as it should and will push down like normal but i can't get the key to turn. It's happened every time I've tried today and twice i was lucky when it decided to turn (although it was very notchy and felt forceful) but just went out to the bike again and it won't turn again!

I have no idea why this is, anyone got any ideas or had this happen before?

Oh its 02 Curvy btw.

Cheers

Stu

fizzwheel · 24-09-08, 03:01 PM

I had that with my curvey. I had to push the key forwards a little in the lock before it would disengage the steering lock.

I get it now and again on the GSXR when the lock barrel gets dry, spray some lube onto the key and then wiggle the key in the lock and and see if that helps.

MiniMac · 24-09-08, 03:02 PM

Yeah I get this, it will only turn if the key is in a certain way. Had to give it the beans with some 3 in 1 oil.

T

24-09-08, 03:04 PM

The lock can get dirty, give it a little WD40 with the key in and see how it goes. Though both my bikes I've notice can't be easily unlocked with the key if your right handed as the barrel is a touch warn to my freaky lefty turn.

24-09-08, 03:15 PM

Cheers guys, got it sorted (:

24-09-08, 02:58 PM	#1
Stewbie Guest Posts: n/a	Ignition Key Issues Hi guys, just started having this problem with my SV this morning. When i put the key into the ignition from having the steering lock on it won't turn. It goes all the way in as it should and will push down like normal but i can't get the key to turn. It's happened every time I've tried today and twice i was lucky when it decided to turn (although it was very notchy and felt forceful) but just went out to the bike again and it won't turn again! I have no idea why this is, anyone got any ideas or had this happen before? Oh its 02 Curvy btw. Cheers Stu

24-09-08, 03:01 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Ignition Key Issues I had that with my curvey. I had to push the key forwards a little in the lock before it would disengage the steering lock. I get it now and again on the GSXR when the lock barrel gets dry, spray some lube onto the key and then wiggle the key in the lock and and see if that helps. __________________ 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

24-09-08, 03:02 PM	#3
MiniMac Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 288	Re: Ignition Key Issues Yeah I get this, it will only turn if the key is in a certain way. Had to give it the beans with some 3 in 1 oil. T

24-09-08, 03:04 PM	#4
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ignition Key Issues The lock can get dirty, give it a little WD40 with the key in and see how it goes. Though both my bikes I've notice can't be easily unlocked with the key if your right handed as the barrel is a touch warn to my freaky lefty turn.

24-09-08, 03:15 PM	#5
Stewbie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ignition Key Issues Cheers guys, got it sorted (:

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