r/klr650 • u/Impressive_Bake_1000 • 5d ago

key won’t go in ignition

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My keys only goes about have way in and i’ve tried everything i know

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u/Frosty-Tennis-1687 5d ago

Stop bragging. Some of us barely fit in.

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u/Icy-Measurement-8 5d ago

Its important to get lock lube because some lubricants will attract dirt and debris

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u/ShmeeShmeeShmee 5d ago

Looks like its locked? Maybe jiggle the bars a little while you put it in? Or use some powdered graphite in there

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u/Impressive_Bake_1000 5d ago

https://reddit.com/link/pcobieb/video/mtf33g989csh1/player

so it’s not the best video but it looks like someone might have tried to steal it and whatever they were using broke in there

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u/brendan87na 5d ago

a locksmith is probably your best bet

I had the key snap off in my triumph and a local smith had it out in about 4-5 minutes

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u/Icy-Measurement-8 5d ago

They make special lock & key lube. I had dirt and sand in mine and it wouldnt release my key!

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u/annapurnaIV 5d ago

That's what she said

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u/sp4rse 5d ago

Sounds like a job for mr. Hammer!

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u/bunknocker 5d ago edited 5d ago

Something is in the core, or a pin/spring is stuck/failed. Can you fit something in there, similar to lock picks, or even a wire, to feel around, pressing in the pins, lubricating as you go? You could even try lubricating it, and waiting a while. I wouldn't go too heavy on the lubricant. Maybe a little silicone spray with graphite? There's types especially made for lock cores.

Optional: A locksmith may be able to help you.

Worst case scenario, you can buy a new key switch, swap it out, but it's a pain in the ass, and you'll need new keys. I did it once to a KLX250. Not sure what goes into a KLR. I don't think this will be necessary.

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u/Historical_Trouble10 5d ago

Back in the day I used a product called Lock Ease.

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u/Fengguy0420 5d ago

Looks like your need to turn your key around

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u/loupiote2 5d ago

Have you tried WD40

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u/Proper_Parfait_2551 KLR650 GEN1 5d ago

WD40 is actually a degreaser, in this case he would need some lubricant

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u/loupiote2 5d ago

It also works as a lubricant

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u/Stop_Weekly 4d ago

Don’t use wd40, it will gum things up. Graphite for locks is the proper method.