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Yachtman
Posted 2014-06-22 9:33 PM (#158584)
Subject: Ignition Switch during a Bath?


Puddle Jumper

Posts: 11
SE, FL
I know the ignition key area was designed in that place, but it seems like it's a bath tub with an open drain.
And yet I don't read too much negative posts about it. Does anyone have a cover for a rainy day or during a wash when soap is included? Worry, not worry?
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SkooterRob
Posted 2014-06-23 12:54 AM (#158585 - in reply to #158584)
Subject: Re: Ignition Switch during a Bath?


Cruiser

Posts: 102
Jal NM
Never had a problem with it.
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Jimbo62
Posted 2014-06-23 1:35 AM (#158586 - in reply to #158584)
Subject: Re: Ignition Switch during a Bath?


Cruiser

Posts: 92
Moncks Corner, SC United States
Give it a shot of WD40 every now and then. Works for me.
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Lotzafun
Posted 2014-06-23 5:10 PM (#159606 - in reply to #158584)
Subject: Re: Ignition Switch during a Bath?


Iron Butt

Posts: 935
Rockford, IL
Lots of locksmiths will tell you to stay away from the WD40 or similar lubricants on lock cylinders. Apparently it can "gum up" the pins/tubmblers inside the cylinder.

I use a powdered graphite that can be purchased for less than $2 from any hardware store and is designed for lock cylinders.
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Oldman47
Posted 2014-06-24 4:36 AM (#160615 - in reply to #158584)
Subject: Re: Ignition Switch during a Bath?


Tourer

Posts: 573
Central Illinois
The only problem I have had with moisture and my ignition switch was when temperatures were below 32F. Ice in the lock makes it hard to insert the key or to turn the lock once you get the key to go in.
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nailer
Posted 2014-06-24 7:14 AM (#160623 - in reply to #160615)
Subject: Re: Ignition Switch during a Bath?


Tourer

Posts: 366
Albuquerque, NM
Lesson learned - never wash the bike with the key in the ignition. I use a leaf blower to dry my bike and spend a little time blowing out the ignition switch & console buttons. A little graphite powder in the switch when the bike is completely dry wouldn't hurt.
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johnnyvision
Posted 2014-06-24 7:46 PM (#160651 - in reply to #158584)
Subject: Re: Ignition Switch during a Bath?


Visionary

Posts: 4278
put some duck tape over the ing when washing. Put a strip of duck tape on the inside of the outer bag. Make it a long strip you never know when you might need it
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