Had the same problem with mine on about 66k miles; but someone wiser than me suggested that because the key becomes slightly twisted through use over time, I should first try straightening the key by flattening it under pressure between the jaws of a vice. It worked for me - might be worth a try before you go through the expense and hassle of a lock change.
But the bolts holding the whole ignition block on the headlock are security bolts and the heads are snapped off.
Quote from: old son on 08 January 2016, 02:55:22 pmBut the bolts holding the whole ignition block on the headlock are security bolts and the heads are snapped off.Hence my suggestion via pm to take the yoke & ign-switch to a local dealer where they would use easy-outs to remove said bolts.
they gave the lock a full service and it didn't cost very much.
Quote from: PaulSmith on 07 January 2016, 05:06:17 pmthey gave the lock a full service and it didn't cost very much. Hmm, whats not very much though..?
The top plate is scratched so I am proposing to take my top plate off and swop the locks. Presumably I only need to a) unplug two connectors b) remove handlebars c) release suspension legs d) remove large top bolt and washer and the top plate lifts off?The replacement petrol cap is also a bit knackered. Is it possible to swop my existing lock with the new one?How does the petrol cap lock come out?
I am referring to the petrol cap lock. I have removed the two screws but there is no obvious way to remove the barrel. It's not a major issue, I can use two separate keys but it would be nice to try and suite them all.
Ill drop him a PM but I've taken mine apart and there is nothing obvious that needs to be removed to free the barrel. Maybe there is a circlip somewhere. I'll look again.