steering lock failure

[Cooky]

My steering lock has suddenly failed. I can turn the bars into position ok but can't turn the key to lock the bars. Any ideas what may cause this?

 

[MikeO]

OK - I even bothered checking your profile without success - what bike are we talking about here?

Mike

 

[Cooky]

Sorry, it's an 1150GS.

 

[Madmountainman]

Ignition switch's on the 1150 are prone to siezing. Drop lightweight oil through the keyhole and jiggle the key to move the oil around the barrel to free things up.

 

[yorkshire whippet]

Just a thought, you haven't got a baglux fitted have you? The straps around the yoke can foul the lock if theyre not fitted properly....

 

[MikeO]

Silly question - you're turning the bars the right amount, aren't you? The lock only comes into 'play' for a short arc of movement and it's quite a long way off full lock...

Mike

 

[MasterDabber]

Silly question - you're turning the bars the right amount, aren't you? The lock only comes into 'play' for a short arc of movement and it's quite a long way off full lock...

Mike

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I second Mike's comments. this fooled me for a bit.. just a limited arc not full lock. I also lubed the ignition switch as the key seemed to be stuck in the lock.

 

[Cooky]

it doesn't appear to be an "arc" problem as it used to work fine and I've tried it through the whole range of movement of the bars both ways.

I've got a wunderlich tank bag that straps around the yoke. I'll try removing it and see if that makes a difference. If not I'll try madmountainman's suggestion.

Thanks for all your comments - much appreciated.

 

[Cooky]

Yes it was the strap of the tank bag that goes around the yoke.

thanks