(13-01-17, 04:25 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock

(14-01-17, 01:28 AM)lew600fazer link Wrote: [quote author=fazersharp link=topic=6412.msg249810#msg249810 date=1484321118]
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock

(15-01-17, 05:55 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: Here is an addition to my earlier post about my Ignition Lock/Switch.


I found that pulling slightly backwards towards the fuel tank really eased the situation of the key snagging in the lock that was stopping it turning. IE: I could not switch the ignition on/off, or, take the steering lock off/off.


Well today mooching about in my man cave I found the very old spare ignition key that I was given when I purchased the bike 4 years ago, this key has never ever managed to unlock the steering lock ever since I had the FZS.
I tried it today using the method above, slight pressure towards the fuel tank and 'BINGO' it works every time although I can see that the key is really worn lots of brass colour showing through the original sliver colour, and, comparing it to my current key it looks really worn, but it works faultlessly, so I have an extra spare now for emergency emergencies.
:lol     

(15-01-17, 09:43 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: I have always if having two keys alternately used them so everything wears the same.
I wonder if pulling towards the tank and getting better results has something to do with having to reach over the bars to turn the ignition which means that you are always turning the key from a set point and to pull to the tank is not the normal strain direction

(15-01-17, 09:43 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: I have always if having two keys alternately used them so everything wears the same.
I wonder if pulling towards the tank and getting better results has something to do with having to reach over the bars to turn the ignition which means that you are always turning the key from a set point and to pull to the tank is not the normal strain direction

(17-01-17, 02:34 PM)Dinger1962 link Wrote: took bike for service today got call [size=1.35em]saying plug sheared off in head[/size] :\  might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??

(17-01-17, 03:07 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: [quote author=Dinger1962 link=topic=6412.msg250140#msg250140 date=1484660086]
took bike for service today got call [size=1.35em]saying plug sheared off in head[/size] :\  might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??

(17-01-17, 03:18 PM)tommyardin link Wrote: Here's another thought I wonder if the bastards used a windy gun on it?


I feel cross about that and it not even my bike FFS

(17-01-17, 02:34 PM)Dinger1962 link Wrote: took bike for service today got call saying plug sheared off in head :\  might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??

(17-01-17, 07:54 PM)Freck link Wrote: [quote author=Dinger1962 link=topic=6412.msg250140#msg250140 date=1484660086]
took bike for service today got call saying plug sheared off in head :\  might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??

(17-01-17, 08:48 PM)Dinger1962 link Wrote: Hi fellas thanks for your input i feel i should explain a little clearer--here goes i bought the bike in the autumn fairly cheap as it was advertised spares or repair due to misfire--finally got round to having a look at bike couple of weeks ago fired it up ran great no missfire took out for a quick blast great but missfire returned--left for couple of days same again-as we havin mild winter i decided totake it to garage let them diagnose problem and repair-rode bike there explained fault asked for service while it was there just then missfire started --left it with them half hour later got call to say no 2 plug sheared in head--they said would be expensive fix -i was gutted cos when it went it went well-anyhow they didnt charge me-- i cant prove they broke  plug as it looks like it been like that for a while and as i had never checked them previously myself no argument was forthcoming as they are usually prety good but was suprised at estimate for repair--so- collected bike and trailered down to a smaller biker friendly workshop who checked out job and if he can get clear acces to offending plug remains he should be able to remove it --tomorrow ill remove tank and harness junction box and wiring hopefully that will be enough to allow access--am i just living in hope --has anyone any experience can it be done or not ??