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by scalebuilder
Fri Dec 29, 2023 6:10 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1972 R75/5 ignition key hard to push
Replies: 7
Views: 1147

Re: 1972 R75/5 ignition key hard to push

Kurt,
I tried another key from my friends R26.It as still hard to push in
I’m not sure what to do?
by scalebuilder
Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1972 R75/5 ignition key hard to push
Replies: 7
Views: 1147

Re: 1972 R75/5 ignition key hard to push

Kurt,
Heres the key.
Thanks,Tony
by scalebuilder
Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:26 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1972 R75/5 ignition key hard to push
Replies: 7
Views: 1147

Re: 1972 R75/5 ignition key hard to push

Kurt,
Im trying to figure out how to post a picture?Its a typical push in nail style key.
by scalebuilder
Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: 1972 R75/5 ignition key hard to push
Replies: 7
Views: 1147

1972 R75/5 ignition key hard to push

Hello All, I recently acquired a 1972 BMW R75/5 and the ignition key is very hard to push in and pull out.I see the two little balls in the switch and i applied a small drop of oil and pushed them in and out several times but the key is still tough to push and pull.Its not the large black plastic on...