WillFZ6
Junior Member
Hi everyone,
Recently i've been having trouble with the ignition barrel. The key turns from the steering lock position to the off position no problem most of the time (sometimes is a bit stubborn) but the real problem is turning it from "off" to "on". It just wont go, so i have to keep turning it back and forth a little bit then randomly it will engage then i can start the bike. Takes between 10-20 seconds usually. I've tried the other key to rule that out, but its the same which ever key i use.
Turning the bike to the "off" position from it being on isn't a problem, but then putting it back into the steering lock position is the same - very sticky and very annoying!
Can i put anything down the barrel at all? Was thinking some WD40 or normal oil to lubricate it, or is this a silly idea?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Recently i've been having trouble with the ignition barrel. The key turns from the steering lock position to the off position no problem most of the time (sometimes is a bit stubborn) but the real problem is turning it from "off" to "on". It just wont go, so i have to keep turning it back and forth a little bit then randomly it will engage then i can start the bike. Takes between 10-20 seconds usually. I've tried the other key to rule that out, but its the same which ever key i use.
Turning the bike to the "off" position from it being on isn't a problem, but then putting it back into the steering lock position is the same - very sticky and very annoying!
Can i put anything down the barrel at all? Was thinking some WD40 or normal oil to lubricate it, or is this a silly idea?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!