Ignition Switch ST1100

russt1969

Hi all,

Anyone had to change their ignition switch before ST1100 1998. My key wont turn at all. Graphite grease doesn't help. Think it needs a new one. Dont feel like paying the price Mr Honda wants so question is has anyone changed it for another type?



Russ
 
RUSS - The issue would be a 'replacement' switch that would also lock the front forks (presuming that is something you would want also). There are several on sale on E-Bay US at the moment that might be worth looking at. I've never done it total, but have fiddled with the harness, etc. If you were going to mount the replacement switch somewhere else, then it would just be a matter of sorting out the proper wiring connections. Good luck on your project!
 
I think I would try removing it and letting it soak in mineral spirits or something to see if you can free it up. There is a pin towards the bottom that slides in and out to lock up the forks - that is where your problem may be.

In any case it is pretty easy to remove but you are going to need a Torx bit in size T40 to remove the two bolts from underneath that holds it in
 
Regrettably WD40 is NOT the answer to everything. It is a water displacing fluid (WD?) but does not do such a good job in the long term with protection and anti-corrosion work.

My fuel cap lock on my Honda 650 Deauville, the pannier lock AND the ignition were all heading south despite best efforts.
Only when I discovered ACF50 and started applying that regularly to the locks and pretty most other metal bits on the bike, that the locks finally freed up and worked perfectly thereafter.
It also freed up the pannier locks on my ST which didn't really work when I got it.

I have used it on all my outside padlocks (not on the bike) and it has worked wonders there too.

Hinges on our huge security gate also benefitted!

Whist this may be mechanically too late, I can only recommend giving it a go, after all what do you have to lose......

I used the key to hold the lock open and squirted ACF50 in on the first occasion but thereafter used the key to run it in off a paint brush.

A locksmith will of course tell you that graphite is the best lubricant, but that would really only apply from a position of it working now.....
 
Replacing the ignition key lock assembly is not that difficult of a job. I have done it twice on my 1100 (two failed theft attempts). I would suggest pulling it and see if you can figure out what is causing the problem before replacing it. If you end up needing to replace it, I believe I have a good spare switch with key in the garage. Bear in mind also, if you just replace the ignition switch, you will forever have to carry two keys for your bike.

-Adam
 
I have a complete set of locks all keyed the same for anyone interested in making an offer. Includes ignition, gas cap, both bag locks and both sets of bag closure locks...
 
I had to replace mine as the bottom part broke off (the one that engages the turning switch). No amount of lubricant fixes that problem. It is easy enough to take apart to check it out.
 
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