newbert

The lock on the bracket that holds the Shimano E8000 battery in place on my brand new trike has been a royal PITA for me so far. Lining up the key is difficult because the bracket is so low and out of my direct siight. Even when I line the key up properly, there's lots of resistance to pushing the key in. Once it's in, it turns freely. The problem may be because it's new and the key-to-lock "fit" may need to be "broken in". But until that happens, is it OK to use some kind of lock lubricant? (Note that the lock is on the bracket and not in the battery itself.)

If so, what do you recommend using?

If not what do you recommend doing instead?

THanks!

DeadGrandpa

Hmmm. I have no resistance sliding my key into the slot. Also no resistance to turning the key counter clockwise to release the latch on the battery. It turns easily, once the key is fully inserted.

I do have to bend over quite far, and putting one knee on the floor is sometimes helpful. My battery is mounted on an angle, sloping down in front, so the keyway is at the high end of the battery and not too tough to see. Try sitting on a stool beside the trike, and use a flashlight to align the key with the hole. I don't think the key or the lock is the problem.

I don't think you need to lube the keyway or the lock. Whatever you do, don't use any oil. I believe locks, in general, prefer graphite, but I repeat, it's probably not the lock.

Leisesturm

WD-40 has been used on locks since its invention. Maybe more for locks than for any other purpose.