Ignition Switch

[Bov]

Has anyone any ideas on a fix for a dodgy ignition switch.
Posted this on the ORG but had no suggestions and since I've had a price from suzuki, $284 for Ignition switch and keys and about another $250 to reset the tumblers, fit and recode I'm looking for a cheaper fix to DIY.

When I stripped my ignition down to the Barrel I found that the bottom couple of tumblers didn't seat straight so when I tried to turn the key because the pins didn't all push out evenly it wouldn't allow the key to turn.

I found that if I moved the key in the barrel by pulling in a downward direction the pins now aligned and allowed the key to turn.

As its a K7 with Immobiliser I cant just use any old key and barrel so I'm wondering if anyone has a fix for the tumblers.

Ive tried flooding it with the usual, WD40, Inox and even a graphite lock lube, these make the lock smoother but still requires downward force on the key to allow it to turn.
Its not a major I know just more of an annoyance and I do have concern's that one day it'll fuck up completely and I'll be stuck god knows where. I did consider ripping out the problem tumblers but this seems a bit drastic.

Any help appreciated.
Cheers Bov

[VladTepes]

I'd have thought any automotive locksmith (or any locksmith for that matter) would be able to look at that for you.  The fix would be either cheap, or not possible. Either way they'd be able to tell you.

[VladTepes]

This might also be of interest, tangentially.
http://www.stromtrooper.com/maintenance-how/66706-sticky-ignition-lock-fix-w-pics.html

[V_i_c_i]

Maybe this help to you...
http://v-i-c-i.rajce.idnes.cz/GSX1400_Oprava_a_vycisteni_spinacky/

[Bov]

Fixed!
Removed the lock assembly then removing the 2 Philips screws at the top removed the tumbler assembly. I then gently took a small Dremel type grinder and gently removed a small amount from the protruding tumblers and the edges, A SMALL AMOUNT. Presto put the lock back in, key still does its job and rotates without the knotchyness. All back together and saved about $1000.

[KiwiCol]

This might also be of interest, tangentially.
http://www.stromtrooper.com/maintenance-how/66706-sticky-ignition-lock-fix-w-pics.html

Very handy tip this Mike

[RickC]

Good tip bov.

[Beaker]

You? Gently with a grinder?? Ha, you jest!! 

Good work though!!

[Bov]

Took a lot of self control mate, worked a treat tho, well happy that I didn't have to spend $1000 getting new locks fitted. 

[Mrg]

hay bov

it was therapeutic grinding for you 

[ARH]

Nice find Northern.... useful! 

[froudy]

I'll get shot for stealing this...
The Bandit ignition switch is pretty much the same as the GSX1400

http://www.banditforum.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=21097.msg223827;topicseen#new

[Andre]

I did this last year when bike wouldn't start (posted here somewhere). Symptoms as far as I remember were no sparc, no fuel pump. Cleaning the contacts did the trick. Positive side effect was that using key is now a smooth activity.

[bjbiker]

Ignition switch on my o4 1400 is getting hit and  miss. It's probably gummed up .
i take it the chinese ignition switches on ebay are rubbish?

[gsxbarmy]

Ignition switch on my o4 1400 is getting hit and  miss. It's probably gummed up .
i take it the chinese ignition switches on ebay are rubbish?

If you can clean yours up (as per threads above) why buy another?

If you do buy one, just be careful that the plug and wiring is for your model as the switches for the K2-K4 are different to those for the K5 on