Ignition lock question

[solorider]

As my barrel is getting very worn after 72k miles, the key can be pulled out with the ignition on, I know the 2003 on have a different switch, so I need to know can the switch part be swapped over? The reason I need to know is there are no 2001-2002 lock sets for sale but a few 2003 on lock seta.

[stevierst]

Mine did that for a couple of years, I just lived with it rather than replacing all the barrels, too much hassle if you ask me.

[Lez72]

As far as I am aware there should be no difference between the 2002 and 2003 lock sets. All I can tell you from recent experience when looking for a genuine 'Key blank' for my 2002 Gen 1 was that Yamaha did not list a 'Key blank' for the 2001 or 2002 models but they did list one for the 2003 models. I took the risk and bought one and it turns out its the correct item so this could well be the case with the lock sets aswell.

[AdieR]

Not familiar with that bike, have you got a factory fitted immobiliser on yours?

[AyJay]

I noticed the same on mine and now I put the key back in my pocket after switching on. One really good bump and I'm sure it could jump out, it's so loose.

[ghostbiker]

Not a straight swap. The later ones have a different plug set up. Mostly down to the later having a different light switch set up.
There may be a way to cut and join but not able to plug and play.
Brought 3 sets in all before I worked out the difference.
Got one from a breaker in the end but did cost me over the odds at 80 quid for a lock set.

[daisyjohn]

The switch mechanism can be removed from the bottom of the lock unit and be either cleaned or replaced.