08-15-2021, 10:40 AM
Wheel lock... When you turn the bars all the way left and push the key extra far in and then left, it locks the bars into a far left turn. The idea is that someone can't roll your bike away so easily.
If you are using that locking mechanism it can sometimes be tricky to turn the key... you might have to jiggle the bars a bit while turning the key to the on position.
I think that is what Randy B. is referring to.
You say you have been spraying the keyhole with some sort of lubricant? If so, it's possible that it has gummed things up, though if you are using something designed for the job it shouldn't give you trouble.
When my key gives me trouble, I have used graphite on it and that sorts it out. You can buy it in a tube or just rub a pencil lead on the key. Then just run the key in and out a few times to spread the stuff around in there.
Anyhow, good luck!
If you are using that locking mechanism it can sometimes be tricky to turn the key... you might have to jiggle the bars a bit while turning the key to the on position.
I think that is what Randy B. is referring to.
You say you have been spraying the keyhole with some sort of lubricant? If so, it's possible that it has gummed things up, though if you are using something designed for the job it shouldn't give you trouble.
When my key gives me trouble, I have used graphite on it and that sorts it out. You can buy it in a tube or just rub a pencil lead on the key. Then just run the key in and out a few times to spread the stuff around in there.
Anyhow, good luck!