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Smooth as silk.

Try squirting the key with WD40 and then insert it and run it in and out a few times while wet. I don't like putting much of anything in there to attract dust. Yes, I have experienced that "problem" as well.

Ben

When washing the bike I put a strip of hockey shin pad tape over the ignition lock to keep any water or soap out. I have not had any problem with the EX.

My CB500XA did not like the key inserted from the left of the bike. I had to be on the mounting (right) side.

(10-13-2017, 10:45 PM)COCB1100_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I was super frustrated the other week while in a rush and needing to go somewhere when my key wouldn't go in. Was trying my best and losing my patience when I realized it would help tremendously if I was trying to insert the right key. Hahaha. Good thing I didn't cause any damage with my futile attempts.


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That reminds me of a couple of weeks ago when I was trying to kick-start my old BSA and it wouldn't fire - until I turned the ignition key on

(10-14-2017, 05:24 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(10-13-2017, 10:45 PM)COCB1100_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I was super frustrated the other week while in a rush and needing to go somewhere when my key wouldn't go in. Was trying my best and losing my patience when I realized it would help tremendously if I was trying to insert the right key. Hahaha. Good thing I didn't cause any damage with my futile attempts.


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That reminds me of a couple of weeks ago when I was trying to kick-start my old BSA and it wouldn't fire - until I turned the ignition key on

Now you have my interest!
What kind of Beezer do you have?

Rocky's signature says it's a '67 BSA 441 VR'.

(10-14-2017, 06:22 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Rocky's signature says it's a '67 BSA 441 VR'.

Yup, it's a fully restored 1967 BSA 441cc single cylinder Victor Roadster. Had it since 2000 and put a lot of work into it.

(10-14-2017, 07:34 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(10-14-2017, 06:22 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Rocky's signature says it's a '67 BSA 441 VR'.

Yup, it's a fully restored 1967 BSA 441cc single cylinder Victor Roadster. Had it since 2000 and put a lot of work into it.

Yup, it's a fully restored 1967 BSA 441cc single cylinder Victor Roadster. Had it since 2000 and put a lot of work into it.

More work than trying to kick start it with the key out of the ignition? at least that's a good workout. Maybe you're onto something instead of spin classes with classrooms full of stationary bicycles...


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(10-14-2017, 07:34 AM)Rocky_imp Wrote: [ -> ]

(10-14-2017, 06:22 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Rocky's signature says it's a '67 BSA 441 VR'.

Yup, it's a fully restored 1967 BSA 441cc single cylinder Victor Roadster. Had it since 2000 and put a lot of work into it.

Nice!

Apparently the BSA name is going to be revived in India.
Different engine in this new release though.

with every bike I have ever owned. yes