Ignition Barrel Problem

[chris1201]

Folks

My recently acquired 650 Alp has a problem with the ignition barrel when I try to put it to the LOCK position. Here's what happens:

I turn the handlebars to the left, push the key down and turn it anti-clockwise. The key will go down when you push it but will not then turn that extra bit to enable the locking mechanism.

I have tried wiggling the handlebars when I have them turned left, I've used WD40, I have tried putting copper grease on the key and wiggling it around in the barrel but it makes no difference whatsoever.

Any suggestions??

Thanks
Chris

[btbloke]

make sure there's nothing stopping it turning to full stop,if a wire or some crud gets between the stops on the forks and the frame it won't engage as it still needs to turn a bit. I don't advise copper grease though it will just trap any crud in the barrel and keep it there. give it a bit of a flush out with a spray of brake cleaner and give it some time to dry out it evaporates but is flammable(with the battery disconnected of course) and then a mild spray with wd40.

[Snaphappy]

make sure there's nothing stopping it turning to full stop,if a wire or some crud gets between the stops on the forks and the frame it won't engage as it still needs to turn a bit. I don't advise copper grease though it will just trap any crud in the barrel and keep it there. give it a bit of a flush out with a spray of brake cleaner and give it some time to dry out it evaporates but is flammable(with the battery disconnected of course) and then a mild spray with wd40.

Yes yes yes yes yes NO

wouldn't use any any form of oil in your barrel, after cleaning with brake cleaner use a dry graphite powder to lubricate, you can get a graphite grease that dries out completely within a few minutes but the powder is cheaper.

As for left full lock, check there is nothing in the way its quite easy to trap a cable or six in between the stops and damage them, I know this now

[StumpyFingers]

Yes yes yes yes yes NO

wouldn't use any any form of oil in your barrel, after cleaning with brake cleaner use a dry graphite powder to lubricate, you can get a graphite grease that dries out completely within a few minutes but the powder is cheaper.

As for left full lock, check there is nothing in the way its quite easy to trap a cable or six in between the stops and damage them, I know this now

It is also possible that the locking mechanism has frozen.
Spray it with plenty of penetrating oil and then try it .