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2004 R1 Key Problems...

Discussion in 'Mechanical' started by Chef, Jan 22, 2013.

  1. Chef

    Chef 125 +

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    Hi All hope everybody is well.

    I have a little issue with my R1 and I wondered if anybody had ever had the same problem with their bikes and found a solution...

    Key goes into ignition fine but you have to waggle the bars for an absolute age to get the key t9o turn so the ignition fires up. Also, and more worryingly, The Key can then be taken OUT of the ignition once the ignition lights up! :eek:

    The bike has never been tampered with so I'm guessing it's just wear and tear - even though its only done 18k in it's life!

    As the keys are coded a new ignition barrell from Yamaha is out of the question (I think). Is this something a locksmith might be able to attempt to fix?

    Any help greatly appreciated - It's doing my nut in. :confused:
     
    Chef, Jan 22, 2013
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  2. Amancalledrob

    Amancalledrob Street Fighter +

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    Do you have a spare key that you don't use? If so, compare them and check for differences, or try the spare and see if you have the same problem.

    Apart from that a new barrel is probably the only thing you can do. I wouldn't be surprised if they're abundant on the spares market though
     
    Amancalledrob, Jan 22, 2013
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  3. JimG

    JimG British Superbike +

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    I would give it several bloody good squirts of WD40, using the tube to get it right inside. Sounds like crud in the barrel making the tumblers stick, that WD40 should loosen. :)
     
    JimG, Jan 22, 2013
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  4. TunnerUK

    TunnerUK Guest

    I concur!
     
    TunnerUK, Jan 22, 2013
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  5. Panel Man

    Panel Man Secret prototype +

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    Happened to my GSX-R too. Same 'fix'.
     
    Panel Man, Jan 22, 2013
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  6. LATE

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    LATE, Jan 22, 2013
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  7. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator +

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    This is a problem I have had often with the R6, usually after bike has been wet and then sitting for a while. I have used release oil to get it working again. I reckon I will eventually have to replace the barrel but so far it is still working the majority of the time.
     
    lammyR6, Jan 22, 2013
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  8. LATE

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    I had exactly the same problem, till I found that stuff up there, worked a treat, never had a problem again
     
    LATE, Jan 22, 2013
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  9. lammyR6

    lammyR6 Moderator Staff Member Moderator +

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    Brilliant, cheers for that. Will invest in some :)
     
    lammyR6, Jan 22, 2013
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  10. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    yep i suffer this on my bikes, all kept outside and riden all year around so i kind of expect it, i do use WD40 but i have used 3 in 1 as well :D I use anything to hand as you only notice once you are all geared up and about to head out :thumbsdown:
     
    BlackHornet, Jan 22, 2013
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  11. Chef

    Chef 125 +

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    Thanks All, I'm going to give the graphite stuff a go...;)
     
    Chef, Jan 25, 2013
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  12. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    make sure you give us a review :thumbsup:
     
    BlackHornet, Jan 25, 2013
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  13. JimG

    JimG British Superbike +

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    I also use Vaseline, but that's another story :oops:
     
    JimG, Jan 25, 2013
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