ignition (key) problem.
So riding in to work today, I stopped for a fill up. And as I went to leave, my key would no longer turn the ignition.. Felt like the wrong key, simply would not turn.
Spent about 3 min fiddling, removing, reinserting etc, till finally it turned. So I rode home and grabbed the car. When I get home I will spray some WD or similar lube in there to see if that helps. Oh the joys of older bikes :D |
Noooooooooooooooooooooo WD-40! Sorry just had to stop ya. Make sure you use a proper "lock" graphite/lube. WD-40 or simalar oils will work for a short time then just gum up and collect more nasties to screw up that ignition further.
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Check that the key is flat... I have once made mine slightly twisted due to not pushing the filler lid enough, and had similar problems...
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Key is flat.
I have some Gun oil, and some lithium based spray.. Would either of those work? Or do I need to track down some graphite stuff? |
I'd stay with the lock specific dry lube, ie. graphite type lock lube. Thats what it's made for.
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Just to let everyone know.. some graphite worked great.
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