Key wouldn't turn - SV650.org

01-09-08, 08:26 AM

Hi all,

Something strange happened to my other halfs SV at the weekend- just wondered if the same had happened to anyone else?

We'd been riding for maybe an hour or so when we stopped to get petrol. When he came to switch it back on the key wouldn't turn... nothing obvious just wouldn't shift from off to on!

After about 10 mins or so and a lot of abuse! it finally did...? Seems very odd!

The bikes a 2000 model.

Any suggestions??
Thanks!

01-09-08, 08:37 AM

Squirt WD40 down the lock barrel and twiddle the key in the lock, then once its moving again oil it (I use 3 in 1). I think it just jams every now and again as so much water must get into the lock.

dizzyblonde · 01-09-08, 08:47 AM

As well as this, seems funny but I know a lot of Svs that need you to push the key forward and then turn....gently.

pmapp · 01-09-08, 08:59 AM

Did he have the steering lock on? If its hard up against its stops then the keyy won't turn.

Might not be that - just woth noting.

fizzwheel · 01-09-08, 09:37 AM

Dont use WD40 use a proper lube, something silicone based or PTFE its much better a freeing stiff locks.

My GSXR does this now and again and my SV used to play up a lot with it.

yorkie_chris · 01-09-08, 10:29 AM

GT85 is gbood stuff

Scoobs · 01-09-08, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

My GSXR does this now and again.

Cheap and shoddy. Should have got a Honda.

Glad I could help.

01-09-08, 11:14 AM

I only use wd40 to clean the barrel, but then another oil to lubricate it.

I've done it for the past 7 years on SV's which sit outside in all weathers and the locks still work easily.

01-09-08, 11:32 AM

Mine did that and I did what dizzyblonde did for ages plus lube of all types. Finally I concluded that the lock was worn out.

Replaced the ignition barel with a new one and jobs a "jobs a good un" only issue being that the rear seat uses the old key

fastdruid · 01-09-08, 11:45 AM

My VFR did this[1], figured it would still work if you pressed the key in one direction when trying to turn it. It got worse and worse until it died totally.

I'd start to keep an eye out on a replacement as if it's starting to fail it'll only get worse.

Druid

[1] The SV was never quite the same after someone tried (and failed at) the screwdriver in the lock trick.

01-09-08, 08:26 AM	#1
hedgehog Guest Posts: n/a	Key wouldn't turn Hi all, Something strange happened to my other halfs SV at the weekend- just wondered if the same had happened to anyone else? We'd been riding for maybe an hour or so when we stopped to get petrol. When he came to switch it back on the key wouldn't turn... nothing obvious just wouldn't shift from off to on! After about 10 mins or so and a lot of abuse! it finally did...? Seems very odd! The bikes a 2000 model. Any suggestions?? Thanks!

01-09-08, 08:37 AM	#2
Aidan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Key wouldn't turn Squirt WD40 down the lock barrel and twiddle the key in the lock, then once its moving again oil it (I use 3 in 1). I think it just jams every now and again as so much water must get into the lock.

01-09-08, 08:47 AM	#3
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Key wouldn't turn As well as this, seems funny but I know a lot of Svs that need you to push the key forward and then turn....gently. __________________ 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

01-09-08, 08:59 AM	#4
pmapp Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wakefield, West Yorks' Posts: 1,129	Re: Key wouldn't turn Did he have the steering lock on? If its hard up against its stops then the keyy won't turn. Might not be that - just woth noting. __________________ '52 Curvy S \| So good.....it made me want to trump! If at first you don't succeed - use more gaffa tape.

01-09-08, 09:37 AM	#5
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Key wouldn't turn Dont use WD40 use a proper lube, something silicone based or PTFE its much better a freeing stiff locks. My GSXR does this now and again and my SV used to play up a lot with it. __________________ 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

01-09-08, 10:29 AM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Key wouldn't turn GT85 is gbood stuff __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

01-09-08, 11:14 AM	#8
Aidan Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Key wouldn't turn I only use wd40 to clean the barrel, but then another oil to lubricate it. I've done it for the past 7 years on SV's which sit outside in all weathers and the locks still work easily.

01-09-08, 11:32 AM	#9
Tris Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Key wouldn't turn Mine did that and I did what dizzyblonde did for ages plus lube of all types. Finally I concluded that the lock was worn out. Replaced the ignition barel with a new one and jobs a "jobs a good un" only issue being that the rear seat uses the old key

01-09-08, 11:45 AM	#10
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: Key wouldn't turn My VFR did this[1], figured it would still work if you pressed the key in one direction when trying to turn it. It got worse and worse until it died totally. I'd start to keep an eye out on a replacement as if it's starting to fail it'll only get worse. Druid [1] The SV was never quite the same after someone tried (and failed at) the screwdriver in the lock trick. __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

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