Seized ignition with steering locked

Superfly · December 7th, 2016, 11:31 PM

Hi everyone. I have a problem and i can't seem to find any help online. So my ignition seized up. I can put the key in but can't turn it. It is stuck in lock position making it impossible to remove the whole assembly to replace it with the new one i bought. Any ideas would be awesome.

verboten1 · December 8th, 2016, 06:47 AM

PB blaster should free up stuck tumblers.

Triple Jim · December 8th, 2016, 06:51 AM

Right, and in case the steering lock mechanism is part of the problem, you might try turnling the handlebar back and forth while you try to turn the key.

Ralgha · December 8th, 2016, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

Right, and in case the steering lock mechanism is part of the problem, you might try turnling the handlebar back and forth while you try to turn the key.

This is what I would try first. I don't know the mechanics of the mechanism, but if there's pressure being put on it bar the bars, it might be holding it in place and preventing the key from being turned.

Triple Jim · December 8th, 2016, 08:19 AM

Actually, the pin that does the locking may be corroded or otherwise hard to move, so spraying some oil on that pin might help it retract. You can see it near the top front of the head tube.

DmbShn41 · December 14th, 2016, 02:34 PM

This happens to my original 250 when I bought brand new, only 300 miles on it. Had to tow back to dealership, they had for 5 weeks replacing the ignition/lock set, excuse was that parts were in low supply at the time. I bought an 08 brand new in April of 08.

December 7th, 2016, 11:31 PM	#1
Superfly ninjette.org newbie Name: Jesse Location: Elizabethtown kentucky Join Date: Dec 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 1	Seized ignition with steering locked Hi everyone. I have a problem and i can't seem to find any help online. So my ignition seized up. I can put the key in but can't turn it. It is stuck in lock position making it impossible to remove the whole assembly to replace it with the new one i bought. Any ideas would be awesome.

December 8th, 2016, 06:47 AM	#2
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	PB blaster should free up stuck tumblers. __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

December 14th, 2016, 02:34 PM	#6
DmbShn41 Wannabe Reborn Name: Unregistered Location: Cincy Ohio Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 302	This happens to my original 250 when I bought brand new, only 300 miles on it. Had to tow back to dealership, they had for 5 weeks replacing the ignition/lock set, excuse was that parts were in low supply at the time. I bought an 08 brand new in April of 08. __________________________________________________ " If you're here to show off and prove that your crotch rocket is faster than my Harley, you can leave now. "

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Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Right, and in case the steering lock mechanism is part of the problem, you might try turnling the handlebar back and forth while you try to turn the key.

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Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Actually, the pin that does the locking may be corroded or otherwise hard to move, so spraying some oil on that pin might help it retract. You can see it near the top front of the head tube.