lank45
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The ignition on my F800GS has become increasingly stiff over the Winter and makes turning the key difficult. Has anyone had this issue before or know how to fix it? Is it possible to strip the barrel and clean it out?
Sticky Ignition
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GunZenBomZ
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Squirt some chain lube into barrel. Just a tiny bit, you'd be fine using 2-in-1 oil now winter is over.
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I had the same after 6k miles - the dealer changed mine under warranty and since then I've flooded it with WD40 every now and again... seems to be staying nice!
StumpyFingers
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My ignition started to get sticky, I was told to spray chain lube in the barrel.
It has made the lock easier to operate.
It has made the lock easier to operate.
By the barrel do you mean where the key goes?
GunZenBomZ
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Yes push past the key enclosure into barrel housing Chris.
lank45
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It's out of warranty and it's a little scary when you're miles from home and it feels like it may break the key!
I've sprayed with lube and gets a little better and at points it has been fine after a little lube and working the key in and out
How much we talking for a new barrel installed?
I've sprayed with lube and gets a little better and at points it has been fine after a little lube and working the key in and out
How much we talking for a new barrel installed?
Been doing that, seems a bit easier although it`s not consistent, if it`s still stiff at 6k service I will get dealer to have a look.
Don`t fancy snapping key off in lock!
Phluppe
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Had the same problem here. Bike is always outside, even in ice, snow and rain. The keyswitch wasn't turning well, few times after the ignition went crazy.
Bike was on and off, switching the ignition on, with the key in my pockets. Couldn't start it though, probably the EWS. Day after, bike wouldn't start at all, even with the key, EWS was going nuts. Had it towed to a dealer, he replaced the electronic bit under the key switch.
Was fine for about a month, than the same sh#t again. took it to an other dealer (my usual dealer) and he replaced the entire bit, key switch with the electronic bit and stuf, now it is working fine.
Though I'm not sure I can trust it with my life
Grtz, Philip!
Bike was on and off, switching the ignition on, with the key in my pockets. Couldn't start it though, probably the EWS. Day after, bike wouldn't start at all, even with the key, EWS was going nuts. Had it towed to a dealer, he replaced the electronic bit under the key switch.
Was fine for about a month, than the same sh#t again. took it to an other dealer (my usual dealer) and he replaced the entire bit, key switch with the electronic bit and stuf, now it is working fine.
Though I'm not sure I can trust it with my life
Grtz, Philip!
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