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suthrncop
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« on: June 03, 2022, 12:57:33 PM » |
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Tried to start my 99 today and the key won’t go in. Looking at the ignition, the small cover is slid over and it looks like a small bar across in inlet blocking the key from inserting. Any ideas??
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2022, 01:04:26 PM » |
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Gotta remove it. Use a small pic
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2022, 01:39:36 PM » |
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Back when that happened to me you could still get a full OEM lockset with new keys for $120 or so, that's what I did.  I guess the little door keeps out dirt and other objects that could jam up the works, until the door jams up the works itself... -Mike |
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suthrncop
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« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2022, 04:14:35 PM » |
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I shot a little graphite in it and tried a pic, couldn’t get it, guess I’ll have to try a little more
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2022, 04:43:29 PM » |
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I shot a little graphite in it and tried a pic, couldn’t get it, guess I’ll have to try a little more
Try a paper clip. Straighten it and make a tiny hook at the end |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2022, 05:35:16 PM » |
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I have some dental picks (from gun shows) that are perfect for many small jobs and tiny places. Multiple shapes and strong.  |
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suthrncop
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« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2022, 08:16:41 PM » |
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I think I might just need to work at it a little harder, I was afraid I might damage something or break the dental pick off in it......Ill try again tommorow
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acejr71
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« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2022, 10:40:27 PM » |
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I just had the same thing happen to me. I was able to move the piece back over with a small pick. Sprayed some "lock ease" graphite in and seems to be okay now.
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Jims99
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« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2022, 04:52:30 AM » |
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Both my bag locks did this. One went back in place and works the other came out and works fine.
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The light at the end of the tunnel, is a train.
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RonW
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« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2022, 06:17:35 AM » |
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also, there's a coil spring (return spring), that's just about the right size to get shoved into the key slot.   Another option is to remove the chrome cover (single screw 13). Absolutely, nothing can go wrong.  Item A is friction fitted to the keybox by a barb and dimple. Item B is just a cap, so forth. The keybox does not have to be removed as pictured. Not necessary.  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2022, 06:21:09 AM » |
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For what it's worth, it's a very good idea to periodically spray some good lubricant (not WD40) into every lock on the bike, then put the key in a work it a few times. Esp after rain rides or washes.
This may not save the tiny key door.
I've driven or ridden over to my excellent lock and safe outfit a few times and paid them to fix things up for me, but that's no good if the thing won't start (ignition).
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suthrncop
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« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2022, 08:46:55 PM » |
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Thanks to everyone for all the info, this is my weekend to work so I'm going to get on it as soon as I get a chance....
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2022, 05:37:04 AM » |
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For what it's worth, it's a very good idea to periodically spray some good lubricant (not WD40) into every lock on the bike, then put the key in a work it a few times. Esp after rain rides or washes.
This forum needs a "Like" button feature. I do the above with every lock on every bike at the beginning of the season, and throughout depending on riding/washing conditions (as Jess pointed out). Weapons of choice here are LPS-1 Greaseless Lubricant and white lithium grease; both are spray-can products. |
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