Small issue, no big deal, but wondering if anyone else had this ...
The ignition switch on my XTR (2006) can be very hard to turn. Specifically, once you get the right spot it turns easily enough, but finding the right spot is difficult. I have to put the key in all the way, and then slowly withdraw it, trying it all the time, until I get to the point where it will turn. Sometimes I have to go through this 2-3 times before I can get the bike switched on.
The reason I am asking this here is that I have never had this problem with any other bike - except my old 2004 XTR,
which was exactly the same. I was wondering if this was a widespread issue, or if it's just me
Once the key is in the right position, it turns sweetly, so I don't think it's a lubrication or dirt issue. It seems as if the key should have a 'stop' on it to ensure it is correctly located in the lock, but this is wrong or missing (not a lock expert, guessing here). I was cursing it tonight - late for work - and then suddenly remembered that my last XTR had the same 'feature'.
Anyone else had this?
11-02-13, 22:43
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