Ignition Lock Cylinder

[911monty]

The key communicates thru the transponder. You can remove the lock with no worries. If you have a good locksmith nearby, take it to him. They can completely disassemble the lock and clean for you. I do have to ask though, are you rocking the wheel back and forth as you attempt to turn the key?

[Jgkram]

Nope, no rocking and the wheel isn't locked. It's always been a little difficult to turn but in could weather, at times, it feels as though I could snap the key off in it, it's gotten so stiff. This was the primary reason I changed out the electrical portion of the switch last week. Thanks for the response. I may take it to a locksmith or may try what some have suggested online which is to flush the lock through the key slot with lots and wd40 and then lube it up, again through the key slot with the Triflow PTFE lubricant. I'll let you know how it works out or if I'm riding with Urber for awhile!

[RobertKing]

Originally Posted by Jgkram

Nope, no rocking and the wheel isn't locked. It's always been a little difficult to turn but in could weather, at times, it feels as though I could snap the key off in it, it's gotten so stiff. This was the primary reason I changed out the electrical portion of the switch last week. Thanks for the response. I may take it to a locksmith or may try what some have suggested online which is to flush the lock through the key slot with lots and wd40 and then lube it up, again through the key slot with the Triflow PTFE lubricant. I'll let you know how it works out or if I'm riding with Urber for awhile!

Don't use WD40. Use lock lubricants. WD40 dries out and becomes sticky. Use light machine oil instead.