Hey guys awhile back I bought a SG that was laid over and Im having it redone-paint extended bags etc. Im having issues with the key and ignition stem. When I put the key in it and try to turn it, it feels like inside has rust or something inside and it wont turn unless I really really crank and wiggle on it. I was wondering if you guys know how much the ignition stems are or should I just start with a new key, or does anyone else has any ideas?

 

have you taken yours apart and looked at it?

possible someone else took it apart and put together wrong?

check the youtube tutorials on removing the lock and stem, and how to make an alignment tool

if it is just the lock, see if it has grit in it- road kings have alot of trouble with that here in PHX. take it off, invert and clean it, dry and lube it

Mike

 

Are you saying it is hard to turn the key? Or easy to turn the key but hard to turn the switch? If its the key, then squirt a little lock lube in there and it should free it up better

 

Yeah, its just the key that Im having issues with. The actual stem turns fine. I wasnt sure about the lube thing and didnt want to spray some in there before I knew I could without screwing things up. Its at the painters right now, and hes having some trouble with it.

 

Lube is fine, but make sure its a lock lube like a graphite.

 

Ok thanks

 

there is a video on how to remove it. it's really super easy, turn the switch to the lock position, then press a little button underneath while at the same time turning the key counterclockwise, and pull the stem up and out. as long as you don't mess with anything, you'll be able to put it right back in without getting anything out of alignment. after taking the stem out, see if the key turns easily. it could be that it was put back together wrong....

 

One of the best lubricates for locks is TRi Flow Spray.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=7-QBH1SFyzo#!

 

Awesome, much appreciated!