[Ferrisfair]

My bike has sat for a quite a bit of its life and the ignition switch feels like it should be lubricated but I don't recall ever reading about such a procedure. Should these be lubricated? Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated. And sorry about the rapid fire questions but I just started a project and I am concerned that I might do some damage if I keep turning the switch.

 

[bandit]

My bike has sat for a quite a bit of its life and the ignition switch feels like it should be lubricated but I don't recall ever reading about such a procedure. Should these be lubricated? Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated. And sorry about the rapid fire questions but I just started a project and I am concerned that I might do some damage if I keep turning the switch.

richard.i would clean the tumblers with electric switch cleaner then lubricate with this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Graphite-Dry-...393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a5f7dbe41

you do not want oil sitting inside any lock,it just attracts dirt and dust.

 

[Ferrisfair]

richard.i would clean the tumblers with electric switch cleaner then lubricate with this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Graphite-Dry-...393?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a5f7dbe41

you do not want oil sitting inside any lock,it just attracts dirt and dust.

Sounds good, thanks.

 

[marshallf3]

You can find lock lubricant at most any hardware store. It's usually in powder form made of graphite or molybenum disulphide although sometimes they suspend it in a cleanly evaporating solvent that helps it to penetrate into the tumblers.



Home Depot and other places sell a "dry lubricant" by LPS in a big spray can, it's moly based and handy to have around.

 

[Shep]

I use Isopropanol Switch Cleaner and or ACF50,



http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Max-Blow-Off-...388?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5193b75444





http://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=540911