jcdas
New member
I recently acquired a 1976 R75/6. I have 3 keys, flat master with numbers, knob key for ignition, and flip key some use for steering lock. All seem to be the same key code, and all insert into the ignition switch, seat lock, and steering lock. Not aware of anything in the past that would have replaced the steering lock cylinder. I've read that all cylinders should be the same key.
But regardless of key used, I can't turn the key in the steering head or press it in to lock the steering stem. I've been spraying in WD40 or a penetrating lubricant, but so far nothing seems to loosen the key to make it work.
Am I doing something wrong? Nothing in the manual tells me the secret of how it's supposed to work. I thought that I should be able to insert key, wiggle handle bars while pressing in the key, and it should move in to lock the steering stem, then turn the key to lock it into place.
Or is this problematic, and puts me at risk of the lock getting stuck in locked position?
Thanks for your help.
But regardless of key used, I can't turn the key in the steering head or press it in to lock the steering stem. I've been spraying in WD40 or a penetrating lubricant, but so far nothing seems to loosen the key to make it work.
Am I doing something wrong? Nothing in the manual tells me the secret of how it's supposed to work. I thought that I should be able to insert key, wiggle handle bars while pressing in the key, and it should move in to lock the steering stem, then turn the key to lock it into place.
Or is this problematic, and puts me at risk of the lock getting stuck in locked position?
Thanks for your help.