buddy 125 ignition

aaronw00d · Post by **aaronw00d** » Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:53 pm

recently got a 2009 buddy 125 for my wife. the ignition switch is a little hinky sometimes after she turns it off you have to wiggle the key or remove the front cover and tap on the ignition switch to get it going. sounds like a loose wire or solder point in the switch to me and plan on just replacing the switch. my question is does anyone know any aftermarket/universal switches that work? oem is $90 so im just trying to save a few bucks

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Fri Sep 22, 2017 6:05 am

You might try a little Tri-flow in the ignition switch. I have noticed that the switch gets sticky after a couple of years use and Tri-flow will loosen it up again.

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Sat Sep 23, 2017 6:03 pm

I prefer a dry lube over Tri-Flow so it doesn't gunk up over time. Try graphite or silicone.

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Sun Sep 24, 2017 4:37 am

k1dude wrote:I prefer a dry lube over Tri-Flow so it doesn't gunk up over time. Try graphite or silicone.

To each their own preference, but professional locksmiths do recommend Tri-Flow.

k1dude · Post by **k1dude** » Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:31 pm

Dooglas wrote:
k1dude wrote:I prefer a dry lube over Tri-Flow so it doesn't gunk up over time. Try graphite or silicone.
To each their own preference, but professional locksmiths do recommend Tri-Flow.

I started using dry lube because 3 different locksmiths told me to do so.