has someone tried to force the lock? - SV650.org

26-04-10, 10:55 AM

Hello boys and girls,

I havent been on here for awhile, but return to ask for the wisdom of the .org!

When I put my key into the ignition and turn it, it feels crunchy or grainy, not smooth. I thought this might be dirt in there, but a friend said it might be because someone has tried to force the lock? There is no other damage to the bike and the ignition/stearing lock still works fine.

Any ideas/ anyone had this issue?

Thanks (and can we bring back the sun please!

)

26-04-10, 11:13 AM

If its been left out side it could just be a combo or rainwater and dirt getting in, give it a blast of penatrant then WD40.
I'd have thought that if someone had treid to force it there would be other marks scratches or dents on it to serve as an indication.

26-04-10, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leedsmatt7

If its been left out side it could just be a combo or rainwater and dirt getting in, give it a blast of penatrant then WD40.
I'd have thought that if someone had treid to force it there would be other marks scratches or dents on it to serve as an indication.

+1 plus all my suzuki's have needed a fiddle to get the key to turn

26-04-10, 03:29 PM

Ditto, mine have got a bit fiddly to use after a while too.

Nicky S · 26-04-10, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishtits

Ditto, mine have got a bit fiddly to use after a while too.

same here the other day i parked up got off my bike took the key out and my bike was still runnig

lol can take the key out with out turning it lol whooops

dizzyblonde · 26-04-10, 04:43 PM

The Suzuki lock nack, push key in, tilt forward and turn.

Have to do it this way on both mine

maviczap · 26-04-10, 04:54 PM

Get some graphite powder frrom a locksmith to lubricate the tumblers in the lock. Might help

26-04-10, 08:29 PM

thanks all, so probably not had anyone trying to have their wicked way with her!

Dave20046 · 26-04-10, 08:32 PM

I read somewhere you're supposed to lube the lock mech. a couple of times a year (Can't rmeember if that was garaged or ungaraged) I do it plenty anyway.

Did my car's after buying it, smooth as anything now - feared I was going to need to replace the boot one when I first bought it.

mep · 29-04-10, 12:22 PM

My lock was a bit difficult at first. I managed to free up the steering lock so it's smooth, but turning on the ignition is not the easiest. There is not a lot of room there so I turn on before I put my gloves on. I do the push turn bit as it helps. Also my keys will come out whilst it is running!

26-04-10, 10:55 AM	#1
pencil shavings Guest Posts: n/a	has someone tried to force the lock? Hello boys and girls, I havent been on here for awhile, but return to ask for the wisdom of the .org! When I put my key into the ignition and turn it, it feels crunchy or grainy, not smooth. I thought this might be dirt in there, but a friend said it might be because someone has tried to force the lock? There is no other damage to the bike and the ignition/stearing lock still works fine. Any ideas/ anyone had this issue? Thanks (and can we bring back the sun please!)

26-04-10, 11:13 AM	#2
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: has someone tried to force the lock? If its been left out side it could just be a combo or rainwater and dirt getting in, give it a blast of penatrant then WD40. I'd have thought that if someone had treid to force it there would be other marks scratches or dents on it to serve as an indication.

26-04-10, 03:29 PM	#4
Fishtits Guest Posts: n/a	Re: has someone tried to force the lock? Ditto, mine have got a bit fiddly to use after a while too.

26-04-10, 04:43 PM	#6
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: has someone tried to force the lock? The Suzuki lock nack, push key in, tilt forward and turn. Have to do it this way on both mine __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

26-04-10, 04:54 PM	#7
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: has someone tried to force the lock? Get some graphite powder frrom a locksmith to lubricate the tumblers in the lock. Might help __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

26-04-10, 08:29 PM	#8
pencil shavings Guest Posts: n/a	Re: has someone tried to force the lock? thanks all, so probably not had anyone trying to have their wicked way with her!

26-04-10, 08:32 PM	#9
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: has someone tried to force the lock? I read somewhere you're supposed to lube the lock mech. a couple of times a year (Can't rmeember if that was garaged or ungaraged) I do it plenty anyway. Did my car's after buying it, smooth as anything now - feared I was going to need to replace the boot one when I first bought it. __________________

29-04-10, 12:22 PM	#10
mep Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Torquay Posts: 208	Re: has someone tried to force the lock? My lock was a bit difficult at first. I managed to free up the steering lock so it's smooth, but turning on the ignition is not the easiest. There is not a lot of room there so I turn on before I put my gloves on. I do the push turn bit as it helps. Also my keys will come out whilst it is running!

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