Ignition Key ?

[bccap]

Just finished replacing seals in the fork of my 83 gs750e. Went to start it up and the ignition key won't turn. What could I have done ?

[Agemax]

wrong key? is the steering lock on?

[bccap]

I didn't know I had a steering lock. I haven't seen the owners manual in 28 years. But the steering swings from side to side.

[posplayr]

Just finished replacing seals in the fork of my 83 gs750e. Went to start it up and the ignition key won't turn. What could I have done ?

The keys can get worn and it wont turn the tumbler; it seems to be worst if you get into the PARK position

[bccap]

Okay will try some contact cleaner, and my spare set.

[bccap]

That didn't work. I must have shook it up pretty good when I was beating on the triple tree to get the shock back in. Does anyone know the procedure to replace the switch on an 83 gs750e ?

[SVSooke]

Couple of allen screws on the bottom of it.You may have to remove the headlight to get at them.

[Adler]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=175478

[bccap]

Thanx guys. I got lucky. shot some wd 40 down the lock, then wiggled and dragged a small jewelers screwdriver over the tumblers on each side. Repeating several times. Voila, my key works again.