My ignition key keeps sticking!

[PcH]

Okay so Yamaha applied some sort of lube yesterday to my ignition after doing the 2 recalls. At first they told me they were going to use white lithium grease, but when I picked it up they said they used graphite. It's a little better, but it's definitely still sticking. I have to wiggle the key a little back and forth once it's in. I'm going to try the WD-40.

 

[sPin0011]

I had the same problem with my key/ignition since new. I tried WD40 which made it worse. After struggling with it for months I decided to try graphite powder and vola it works perfectly now. I too ride and park in the rain with no ill effects.

 

[stink989]

when the key is in the lock try pushing the key forward slightly just enough to take up the freeplay and try and turn it, i have found with most yammys after a few kms the ignition starts to wear and is hard to turn but this works almost everytime

 

[tomari]

try WD-40 it cures everything
just a little inside the lock then insert the key and move it around, lock and unlock many times.
redo if needed.
enjoy