Key won't go into lock position

[zen_zen]

Hey guys,
Just bought a 2005 GS500, the key stops halfway between off and lock. I have tried slightly moving the handle bars while I jiggle the key. I have also sprayed some WD-40 onto the lock.
Goes back to off and out off the lock no problem but I would like to be able to lock the steering.


Any help is much appreciated.

[herennow]

not sure what you mean by this. "Goes back to off and out off the lock no problem " ?

Note that the handlebar has to be almost fully left for it to lock.

[haybaler]

Sounds like theft damage to the part of the frame where the steering lock engages. Tough to find a good picture, here's the closest I found: https://themotorbikeforum.co.uk/topic/28768-attempted-theft-steering-lock-broken/

Take close look at back of ignition switch as you try to engage the lock.
On one of mine, I removed the top bridge and drilled, filed the hole in the frame to get engagement sorted.

[Armandorf]

the key lock has a square shaped latch thah goes on a hole in the stem, is a box welded to the stem. check the alignmente, and maybe is broken from the theft attempt