the douglas cowboys Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 HELP. the ignition lock is stuck on my 00 bird. I bought a new blank key and had it cut but that won't unlock the steering lock either. my dealer tells me that the steering lock is purely mechanical and that the HISS system only enables the fule injectors by completing the circuit once the igntion is on. any answers? the bike is sitting outside and this is pretty urgent. i had a similar problem before and it righted it by applying a pliars to the main key. however this problem is affecting all three keys so i think there's a problem with the lock barrel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Maybe try alittle graphite and work the key back and forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Try each key both ways. The lock cylinder only "reads" 1 side but key goes in both ways. Also if your forks are locked try moving handlebar while turning key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Maybe try alittle graphite and work the key back and forth. plus one on the graphite :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the douglas cowboys Posted May 24, 2004 Author Share Posted May 24, 2004 i've dragged the bike into the garage and the next step will be to get the graphite. the keys are being used all different ways while wiggling the steering and while still, all to no effect. If the graphite doesn't work i assume it'll be a new barrel......not satisfactory after only 12.5k miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I had a similar problem happen to me, and I had the bike stuck at a gas station. Fortunately, I had the extended warranty, and Honda paid for the entire lockset replacement. However... there's some good information here: http://www.cbr1100xx.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9814 and http://www.cbr1100xx.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8198 The last one shows how to take the whole thing apart, and what was done to fix the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the douglas cowboys Posted May 25, 2004 Author Share Posted May 25, 2004 thanks for the links to the article. i think i'll have a go off of it but i might find ot how much a new barrel would cost first. for peace of mind i might go that way.......poor show from Honda. i had heard of it being a problem on VFR's and Pan Europeans (ST1300) as well over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX4me Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 You probably won't need a new barrel unless something broke off. Once you get it apart you'll see how it works, it isn't rocket science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the douglas cowboys Posted May 29, 2004 Author Share Posted May 29, 2004 i took a look at the posting for the disassembly of the ignition barrel (graphite hasn't worked) and my barrel is not the same as the one in the photos. the hex bolts are replaced by round-headed bolts and there appears to be no way to remove them. the bike has the HISS (honda Ignition Security System) on it so the whole thing looks a bit different as well. I think the round headed bolts are there for security. Gotta say that in the 6 years of owning blackbirds this is the first thing that's gone wrong but it's starting to piss me off. The 3 local honda dealers are about as useful as tits on a bull and all they can say is 'use some WD-40 and jig the key. Honda Ireland (the Importer) has sent me out a complaint form but this has also failed to un-lock the bike. What annoys me most is that i'm going to be forced to throw a couple of hundred euros at a problem that shouldn't happen and isn't a wear and tear problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 I had to remove my ignition when I had some powdercoating done, ran into the same thing. Drill 'em and use an E-Z out (screw extractor). You'll have to replace them, obviously, but it's a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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