Hello everyone,

This is my first post on here, and I've tried to find something like it before posting to avoid having duplicates. I purchased a bike and the ignition switch was worn and would stick sometimes. I ordered some graphite lube and waiting for it to come in. A week or so passed and when I went to apply the lube and turn the key, the ignition switch would not give in. Thing seemed like it had just given out. I live in a private area and my bike is covered, I've also got alarms and stuff so I doubt anyone tried to mess with it. I tried wiggling the handles, more graphite, even WD-40. Eventually I gave up and ordered a new ignition switch off eBay

Now, my question is this:

Will replacing the switch be possible with the bike in the lock position?

I won't be bringing it to a shop because I have tools & time, and they'll charge like 2-3 hours of labor.

Thanks in advanced!


2000 CBR 600 F4

 

Welcome Jay,
In the first instance try to make sure that the bars are held fully against the stop then gently try the key, it has to be pressed fully in to disengage the steering lock.
Does the bike have HISS on it as this will complicate things as that is linked to the ECU
Cheers
Al

 

Al,

Thanks for your response.

I have tried gently inserting the key fully and wiggling the handle bars in every direction. To be honest, I got a little annoyed (this is my second day trying to get this to work again) and ended up *gently* smacking the top of the key with a mallet...

Surely that couldn't have done the barrel any good but I let my anger get the best of me.

How would I know if my bike has HISS equipped?

It is a 2000 CBR 600 F4. I did some searching and some people say the US versions do not have HISS.

Thanks

 

Hi Jay, just saw the updated location, not the Northeast UK then
The US bikes were not equipped with HISS which is good news for you. They actually have it written on the ignition barrel!
In all likely hood your barrel is toast then however just one last try with the bars held against the stops would not go amiss, as it will be difficult to get the barrel off with the lock engaged.
You will have to remove the triple clamp to get at the screws, however they are not meant to be removed so will have to drilled out and removed with a stud extractor or if you are really lucky they might be a TORX bolt. I am just not sure if you can do that with the lock engaged, I would think not.

 

Al that sounds about right. Thanks once again!

The part should be coming in soon so I'll give it a shot then.

 

No worries, good luck