fazer 600

[spider]

my barrel in ignition switch keeps getting hard to turn.oil fixes it for a short while.  can u drill out the old barrel and drop a new one in. or do i have to buy a new new ignition switch. 

[BBROWN1664]

Is the key difficult to turn just when the steering lock is on or in all positions?

Could just be the steering lock pin needs greasing.
Try greasing the lock/key itself rather than oil as replacing the lock means replacing the whole thing.

[markbubble]

also worth try another key(your spare) incase yours is worn

[spider]

tried both keys. its crunchy. if my key come out i always have steering lock on

[DryRob]

Sometimes the key sticks when you're taking the steering lock off and you need to find the position in the lock that the key needs to be in. I know that sounds pretty cryptic but with mine I have to push the top of the key towards the front (as well as pushing down on the key) of the bike to turn the steering lock. Oddly I don't need to do this for the ignition when the lock's off.

Have you got any pressure exerted on the steering lock while you're trying to unlock it?

[BBROWN1664]

Try wiggling the bars a bit.