keys getting hard to put in

[cbzdel]

anyone else have the problem with their key getting hard to put in? i almost have to force it.

i also have the MC key isolated because I dont like the weight hanging on the ignition, so that is not the problem...

 

[99vengeur]

I haven't actually noticed that it is harder to push in, but I have noticed that I have poor aim. I am getting worse at actually getting the key lined up with the slot. That makes it feel like it is harder to push, when actually the key is just not lined up to go in the slot.

 

[Roaddawg]

Its all that rain! Squirt a little WD40.

 

[dart1963]

Its all that rain! Squirt a little WD40.

nah, wd40 will just wash off, use some spray wax (dupont teflon like for the chain) or some thick lithium grease.... hopefully your key bits (or whatever they're called) haven't rusted. If it's really bad, try a rust buster spray, followed by several in/outs of the key to work the "bits", then some grease/wax spray to coat.

 

[Chip]

It is ok to get in, but I think it is hard as HELL sometimes to get it out of the lock position. I have never had a bike before but I have to wiggle the key and the front wheel at the same time until the key comes out.

 

[Heineken]

It is ok to get in, but I think it is hard as HELL sometimes to get it out of the lock position. I have never had a bike before but I have to wiggle the key and the front wheel at the same time until the key comes out.

That`s normal. If your not familiar with the operation of your bike, by all means read the owners manual. :surrender:

 

[Lonelyrider]

I didn't really notice it~ put some lube....

 

[oyamyers]

I have been having the same issue.

 

[nlpyle]

I have noticed just that. Maybe it is our northwest rain sense it seems like both of us use our bikes all the time. I wanted to try wd40 but my luck will find out it voids some sort of warrenty and i would throw it in the shop but wanted to check out here first so thanks for posting and am very interested to see what our fellow riders have to say.

 

[dart1963]

As Heineken said, make sure your just not pushing when you shouldn't and not pushing when you should.
To go to lock/unlock you have to "push" the key down (page 4-1 and 4-2 in owner manual) and yes you may have to wiggle the steering a bit as well. To start you don't "push" it down, just turn it.

 

[Chip]

I know that you push the key down, I am talking about taking it out. Sometimes it comes right out, other times it takes me a good minute to get it out.

 

[cbzdel]

how does warranty work, work? do I just call the dealer and tell them i have problem and they look into it? is it possible to get charged if there is no problem??

I just dont want to end up with a bill just because I "think" somthing is wrong..

 

[99vengeur]

There may be a deductible for the warranty that you would have to pay. Also, there may be a fee for doing a diagnostic. :don'tknow:

 

[Stricken]

oh we are talking about keys here...