Key unable to turn bike on

[static369]

As above... I cannot/ have to use force to turn bike on. Not sure why is it so.

Have to use a significant amount of force to turn... what might be the problem?

Thanks guys...

btw riding rxz...

[BadgerBadgerBadger]

sometimes it needs some TLC to get turned on...

[kmax]

easiest method ? spray some WD40 (r sometimes i just spray chain lube) inside key hole..

 

and dont force it... twist and turn and treat ur bike like a woman..

[kurarensu]

yap.. spray some lubricants (WD40,etc ) into the hole.. and ur key.. then be gentle

[DaN zI]

hmmx .. did u press can turn ? need tactic de.. gentle also can on it one. some ignition need to press e key down and turn. some not need to press down jus turn.

[buttbutt8]

u can use Singer oil... those used to lubricate sewing machine...

[ah786786]

singer oil or for emergency can use 2t apply on the key itself and try....best use 40wd...spray it in,let the lubricant sit in for a while and try again...

[static369]

thanks guys for your info... about spraying wd40 singer oil and all the lubricants... was afraid might extend the damage.... i thought something might be stuck there....

thanks again....

[Izammo]

hey bro. same happened to me lar. realized it after work when it rained heavily during the day. i forced also cannot. then i panic sia. luckily i slowly2 turn can.

 

now only happened when i handle lock. wana turn to on very hard. i also scared spray lubricant will make it worse. haha. tmr will try it then.

[OhMiGosh]

most prob due to the "cover" near the top where you slot your key already spoilt.. thus causing water to seep in when you wash or when it rains.. causing the mechanism inside to kenna water.. just put dip your key into some engine oil and then insert it into your ignition and let it sit for awhile will do the job.. dont apply wd40 .

[Izammo]

most prob due to the "cover" near the top where you slot your key already spoilt.. thus causing water to seep in when you wash or when it rains.. causing the mechanism inside to kenna water.. just put dip your key into some engine oil and then insert it into your ignition and let it sit for awhile will do the job.. dont apply wd40 .

so wd40 will make it worse? how bout singer oil or maybe dip into 2t will do?

 

anyway my ignition no cover. so i put towel to cover the ignition area. haha. previous owner do what to the ignition also i dono. and curious, how much to change the ignition set?

[buttbutt8]

hey bro. same happened to me lar. realized it after work when it rained heavily during the day. i forced also cannot. then i panic sia. luckily i slowly2 turn can.

 

now only happened when i handle lock. wana turn to on very hard. i also scared spray lubricant will make it worse. haha. tmr will try it then.

 

there is no reason why applying lubricant will make a jam component worse leh....

[buttbutt8]

so wd40 will make it worse? how bout singer oil or maybe dip into 2t will do?

 

anyway my ignition no cover. so i put towel to cover the ignition area. haha. previous owner do what to the ignition also i dono. and curious, how much to change the ignition set?

 

i agree that applying WD40 is not a good idea. WD40 is not a lube!! it is an alcohol-base solvent that dissolves dirt, grim and etc, and it is also corrosive to some extend. Singer oil is a out-and-out lube. It is commonly used to lube the mechanical moving parts of sewing machine. i have used it to great effect when i have problem inserting mi key into the ignition after rain.

[Sotongz]

if the problem persist for too long maybe its time for u to change the key slot coz tis happened to me b4 and i tot it was nth much so i ignored it and finally 1 day it failed totally and had to call for a tow..

[pixeLFreak]

i agree that applying WD40 is not a good idea. WD40 is not a lube!! it is an alcohol-base solvent that dissolves dirt, grim and etc, and it is also corrosive to some extend. Singer oil is a out-and-out lube. It is commonly used to lube the mechanical moving parts of sewing machine. i have used it to great effect when i have problem inserting mi key into the ignition after rain.

 

yes...agree wit u..WD40 are not suitable...yes, its effect only last about a weeks or two. but for a long time use, no.

 

i'm using gear oil which have very high viscocity...on my ignition and tank.

 

it also works great for ur chain lube!