Jammed Ignition Help!

[Bluepete]

Take out the barrell, clean and replace. If there is grit in there, it'll only get worse and wear out the pins etc. I cleaned it out once or twice on my SV. As other said, Keep it lubed, ACF-50 seems to work well!

Pete

Wasn't frozen was it?

I used to get that if water got in and it was baltic outside...

Boiling water as per Owen said, or if you're out and about, lighter over the key to warm it up to melt the ice works a treat

Originally Posted by danf1234

A bit late to go for a blast now too!

I would have been really ****ed if this would have spoiled my afternoon!

Originally Posted by Sally

Wasn't frozen was it?

That actually crossed my mind. 2 days ago I've done about 60 miles through London in constant rain and muddy spray. Judging by how dirty the bike and my gear is, I wouldn't be surprised if some of that carp got into the barrel and frozen in there.

Originally Posted by maxinc

I would have been really ****ed if this would have spoiled my afternoon!

At least you weren't on your way to work mate.

Originally Posted by danf1234

At least you weren't on your way to work mate.

I was. I work from home.

B-A_STard Unlucky. - Get it looked, at these things rarely vanish.

i also use air blaster, basically compressed air in a can, comes with a thin tube that fits in ignitions... not too much if ignition is wet, canned air is pretty cold.