simon93 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 My ignition barrel had been getting really stiff to turn, and getting the key in was a nightmare recently, so i stopped at a bike shop on my way to meet a girl (with whom, my chances are now ruined cos she thinks i stood her up with a "lame" excuse! ) When i got there, i told the bloke about the problem, and he had a go at wriggling the key about and said maybe its bent. so uh, well i tried straightening it, and it snapped, the key snapped in my hand! the key!! i couldnt, and still cant believe it!the engineers took a look round my bike while i was waiting for a lift home, and spotted tonnes of problems with it. so now, 1 snapped key is going to cost about £200+. BUGGER! the moral of the story is, KEYp it lubed, or the chances with the girl are significantly reduced!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Show her the bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Must agree! If she is not nuts, she'll understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 £200 your being had, a locksmith can have the key out and a new one for half that, or you can get a lockset of ebay..unless the bike is new (less than 5 years old) i'd seek a second opinion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I had that trouble with mine some wd40 did the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 I had that trouble with mine some wd40 did the trick! Mines getting a little stickey/ tough aswell...im going to put some wd40 in mine! Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 insert a precision screwdriver (little one) to open the lid, then poke in the straw and squirt. then wriggle the key to work the mechanism... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 £200 your being had, a locksmith can have the key out and a new one for half that, or you can get a lockset of ebay..unless the bike is new (less than 5 years old) i'd seek a second opinion.. Isn't it £200 cos... the engineers took a look round my bike while i was waiting for a lift home, and spotted tonnes of problems with it. so now, 1 snapped key is going to cost about £200+. BUGGER! ...and not just for the key problem? Or did I read that wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshTimmins Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 £200 your being had, a locksmith can have the key out and a new one for half that, or you can get a lockset of ebay..unless the bike is new (less than 5 years old) i'd seek a second opinion.. Isn't it £200 cos... the engineers took a look round my bike while i was waiting for a lift home, and spotted tonnes of problems with it. so now, 1 snapped key is going to cost about £200+. BUGGER! ...and not just for the key problem? Or did I read that wrong? im think your right there Bogof lol.Thats a pain in the backside! just before xmas too, i know how you feel with my bike costing a bit no xmas pressie for much people,. but my bike is done Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon93 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 Thats about right. Its an 08 reg. and the problems are, starter motor, rear tyre, drive system, ignition barrel, indicator lens, rear light fittings, secondary air filter cover, and actually, i think thats about it. lol all that plus labour is £200+. and about a week in the shop. yeah, i found a decent shop! hehe one good things happend though, shes called me up (while at a party, so maybe drunk) and told me she loves me. if you want to use your mechanical expertise for the better, to help a biker, then tell me why women are so damn frustrating and confusing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Thats about right. Its an 08 reg. and the problems are, starter motor, rear tyre, drive system, ignition barrel, indicator lens, rear light fittings, secondary air filter cover, and actually, i think thats about it. lol all that plus labour is £200+. and about a week in the shop. yeah, i found a decent shop! hehe one good things happend though, shes called me up (while at a party, so maybe drunk) and told me she loves me. if you want to use your mechanical expertise for the better, to help a biker, then tell me why women are so damn frustrating and confusing!! 08 Reg how long was the warranty...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I had that trouble with mine some wd40 did the trick! Mines getting a little stickey/ tough aswell...im going to put some wd40 in mine! Ta no no no no no no WD40 is ok for a temp fix but it chases grease and oil out get a light machine oil and put a few drops in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I seem to remember that there's a dry graphite lubricant for key holes. Spray silicone grease works well. Applied with the capillary. Available where they sell washing machine spares.http://www.maplin.co.uk/search.aspx?Men ... n%20Grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 So without the key you couldnt turn the girl on. I'll get my coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Don't forget your scarf and gloves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I had that trouble with mine some wd40 did the trick! Mines getting a little stickey/ tough aswell...im going to put some wd40 in mine! Ta no no no no no no WD40 is ok for a temp fix but it chases grease and oil out get a light machine oil and put a few drops in dont worry, dan has already informed me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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