[77doug]

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Being a locksmith by trade, I'll suggest to you the following:

Spray some WD-40 or penetrating oil in the cylinder key hole. Push the straw that comes with the spray right in the key hole and flush it out. Sometimes this can take a couple of shots.

GENTLY work the key in and out and side to side.

That usually will do it unless the cylinder is corroded or damaged.

You may also have a badly worn key that is not lining the tumblers up like it should.

If this doesn't do it, post again and I can offer up some additional info.

Doug77

 

[77doug]

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O:K,

did you try pushing down lightly on the lid while turning the key?

The latch mechanism (thats activated by the key,) could have been boogered up by a previuos owner?

Drilling with a small bit would work yes,but unless you have a replacement cylinder, I wouldn't suggest that just quite yet.

If you strike-out, take it to a local locksmith and if he's competent with motorcycle locks(most good ones are)
have him pick it open for you and then you can pull the cylinder after he opens it and find out whats causing it to seize on you.

Also, your key is most likely worn so tell him to cut you a NEW key to FACTORY specs. by code. Not duplicate it from your worn one.

Call the locksmith FIRST so you don't make a wasted trip to someone who is incompetent.

These old wings keys and lock cylinders are pretty simple and stright forward to service.


Hope that helps...


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[77doug]

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rOmiLaYu wrote:

No, no plastic door....it's just all crudded up down there. I think I'm going to have to call a locksmith...although I found a tank cover with key on eBay, so if I win that, I'll just demo the old one off.

When & if you get the replacement, take that to your local
locksmith & he should be able to rekey it to match your ignition, that way you'll have just the 1 key (like factory) instead of 2!:grinner: