17-01-14, 01:37 AM
I can believe that the barrel and key wear at the same time and that there must come a time when they must both be replaced, but I had this exact problem and a new key & acf50 frequently sprayed into the barrel improved it no end. My bike has done 45,000 miles. Not sure what the going rate is for a new ignition barrel & keys but it might be worth spending 5 or 6 quid on a new key before splashing out.