Ignition switch stuck

[Guest]

In the middle of synching my carbs I had to shut my bike off and go in for lunch; when I came back out the key wouldn't turn! Luckily I have a parts bike in the shed and it's kind of a two bolt swap but now I need a new one for the parts bike (in case I ever try to get it running). Anyone had this problem and been able to free up a stuck ignition lock? I've sprayed some lube in it and worked the key in and out, around and down and also tried spare keys that I have but to no avail. I don't suppose putting it in my vise and trying to turn the key with a pliers or something would be a great idea (at least not until I see if anyone here has a trick up their sleeve for this type of situation!). I'm lucky that I have a seat lock and gas cap on the parts bike, too so I can get back to one key for everything but I'd sure like to have that be the case on both bikes. I messed with it for about 20 minutes and did get the key to turn twice in that time but that's just not going to get it in a real-world scenario. Anybody have any suggestions (or an ignition lock w/key that will fit an '81 850G)?

[Griffin]

You probably have a slipped/broken pin in the lock. Take it to a locksmith, he should be able to fix it in 15 minutes for minimal cost.

[SqDancerLynn1]

It's probably the fork lock part that is jamed

[posplayr]

I have two original OEM ignition switches both part of complete lock sets lock-up in the PARK setting. I finally found a local locksmith that does wonders but have not taken him those two locks back for repair. Let us know how it works out