No-tank lock

[Guest nibbler]

Okay over the couple of days I have noticed my no-tank lock getting a bit stiff and finding the key a little difficult to remove at times. I have put a little WD40 in the barrel to see if that helps but I was wondering if anyone else had experienced the happening?

Edited September 21, 2015 by nibbler

[Mikdent 4,070]

No, but here's a little tip.

Push the lid down before unlocking it, less stress on the mechanism.

Ive done this from day one and never had any probs, hope that helps.

[Derek_Mac 1,404]

 Also, maybe look at your key it might have a very slight twist.

A hard flat surface and a very gentle tap with a hammer can cure that.

 Get a spare key cut (without a chip) and use that for opening the frunk instead of using the expensive Honda chocolate key.

[Guest nibbler]

Thanks guys I'll have a look at the key and look at getting another one cut as I use it everyday.

[aquaboy 105]

I always put my wrist on the lid of the "tankartment" before I open it as the lock does need the load

taking off

[Spindizzy 7,109]

+1 on the spare key. About 3 quid from that auction site. Also I always push it down before releasing, do exactly the same with the pillion seat for filling.

[Guest hirsute1956]

What search term did you use for key on that auction site

[Spindizzy 7,109]

Honda Motorcycle Key

 

The longer one is obvious and comes in many flavours

[noj 365]

ordered.

was it this one?

141732502552

 

Im also wondering if you did break the original key, would you be able to take the chip out and put it into the copy key??

Edited September 21, 2015 by noj

[Spindizzy 7,109]

ordered.

was it this one?

141732502552

 

Im also wondering if you did break the original key, would you be able to take the chip out and put it into the copy key??

Doubt it. Seems embedded. I would just add the chip part to the keyring, still going to work. 

[noj 365]

Doubt it. Seems embedded. I would just add the chip part to the keyring, still going to work. 

Done that before with a merc key

[Mikdent 4,070]

When I bought my X I was told that if I lose the original, get a copy and take it them for programming.

If you lose both keys then it's £1200 for a replacement ignition!

[Guest Mike T]

My frunk lock was changed under warranty; sure this was a honda recall ??

[Mikdent 4,070]

It was a recall, but not for all bikes, mine wasn't recalled for example.

[Guest nibbler]

It was a recall, but not for all bikes, mine wasn't recalled for example.

Mine wasn't recalled either

[Guest robin]

All locks will get dry and stiff after time. Oil them or fill them with WD40  then turn the key in the lock a few times to get the oil to move around.