My HH Bike's lock is Jammed

DWind · 13th October 2011, 16:43

I occasionally take my 10 year old HH CBZ to office. Last week I had taken my bike to office. In the evening, when I wanted to get back home the key would not unlock. Tried all possible ways. The lock is totally jammed. Since it was late (10 PM) took a cab to reach home. Today I tried to unlock the bike again using my unused spare one. No luck! Request advice on how to go about it.
1. Do we get spare locks for CBZ now?
2. How simple is it to change locks?
3. Any advice on how to open the lock so that I can start the bike.

DueLLeR · 13th October 2011, 16:55

This is common in old bikes, especially during rains. Most likely, your handle lock needs a bit of greasing/oiling. I would suggest adding a few drops of engine/lubrication oil through the key hole and wait for a few minutes. It should get okay. Mechanics do this during scheduled service.

If that doesn't work, try using WD40. Spray it right into the key hole.

Good luck!

Cheers!
DueLLeR

hellmet · 13th October 2011, 21:52

I regularly add several drops of engine oil through the key hole during my routine checkup/lubrication of my old TVS Victor. You could buy one of 'em sewing machine plastic oil bottles, fill it with engine oil, and then put the key through the keyhole just enough to press down on the spring loaded metal hinge covering the keyhole. Let the oil drip for a few seconds into the hole.

If that fails, try what DueLLer suggests with the WD-40.

bblost · 13th October 2011, 21:55

I faced this issue once after a water wash.

I removed the dip stick. Let some oil, which was on the stick drip into the key hole.
A minute later the lock was working fine.

ObsessedByFIAT · 13th October 2011, 22:05

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Originally Posted by DWind

I occasionally take my 10 year old HH CBZ to office. Last week I had taken my bike to office. In the evening, when I wanted to get back home the key would not unlock. Tried all possible ways. The lock is totally jammed. Since it was late (10 PM) took a cab to reach home. Today I tried to unlock the bike again using my unused spare one. No luck! Request advice on how to go about it.
1. Do we get spare locks for CBZ now?
2. How simple is it to change locks?
3. Any advice on how to open the lock so that I can start the bike.

No need to change the lock. Though it is a very simple process and can be done by you at home itself.

Just like everyone one else has suggested here, put a few drops of engine oil. If you are concerned about spoiling your pockets when you keep the key, you can use a couple of drops of coconut oil. Before every monsoon season, I make sure the locks are lubricated and I have a spare waste cloth. (Comes in handy!)

Good luck!

DWind · 13th October 2011, 22:16

Thanks! Will try this tommorrow

13th October 2011, 16:43	#1
DWind BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singara Chennai Posts: 804 Thanked: 238 Times View My Garage	My HH Bike's lock is Jammed I occasionally take my 10 year old HH CBZ to office. Last week I had taken my bike to office. In the evening, when I wanted to get back home the key would not unlock. Tried all possible ways. The lock is totally jammed. Since it was late (10 PM) took a cab to reach home. Today I tried to unlock the bike again using my unused spare one. No luck! Request advice on how to go about it. 1. Do we get spare locks for CBZ now? 2. How simple is it to change locks? 3. Any advice on how to open the lock so that I can start the bike.
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13th October 2011, 16:55	#2
DueLLeR BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vashi / Navi Mumbai Posts: 214 Thanked: 123 Times	Re: My HH Bike's lock is Jammed This is common in old bikes, especially during rains. Most likely, your handle lock needs a bit of greasing/oiling. I would suggest adding a few drops of engine/lubrication oil through the key hole and wait for a few minutes. It should get okay. Mechanics do this during scheduled service. If that doesn't work, try using WD40. Spray it right into the key hole. Good luck! Cheers! DueLLeR
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13th October 2011, 21:52	#3
hellmet BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GTA \| GHMC Posts: 886 Thanked: 1,025 Times	Re: My HH Bike's lock is Jammed I regularly add several drops of engine oil through the key hole during my routine checkup/lubrication of my old TVS Victor. You could buy one of 'em sewing machine plastic oil bottles, fill it with engine oil, and then put the key through the keyhole just enough to press down on the spring loaded metal hinge covering the keyhole. Let the oil drip for a few seconds into the hole. If that fails, try what DueLLer suggests with the WD-40.
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13th October 2011, 21:55	#4
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,008 Thanked: 15,353 Times View My Garage	Re: My HH Bike's lock is Jammed I faced this issue once after a water wash. I removed the dip stick. Let some oil, which was on the stick drip into the key hole. A minute later the lock was working fine.
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13th October 2011, 22:16	#6
DWind BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singara Chennai Posts: 804 Thanked: 238 Times View My Garage	Re: My HH Bike's lock is Jammed Thanks! Will try this tommorrow
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