Hello, everyone. Barely a month ago, I bought a Kryptonite 1018 cable lock to secure a motor scooter. I'm not sure how often it's been used since then, probably a few times. Earlier this week, when trying to unlock it, the key wouldn't turn at all. I checked Kryptonite's website, namely this page and this one. The key is the correct one, and neither of the keys which came with the lock worked. Neither one is at all bent or worn. The key seems to go in all the way into the slot, yet it refuses to budge.
They do suggest applying lubricant; does what I use have to be the "Finish Line" graphite-based lubricant they mention, or could I use something liquid-based, like Tri-Flow? I'm mainly concerned with not voiding the warranty; granted, it'd seem to be difficult to claim the warranty on a jammed lock which is currently securing a motor scooter to a lamp post, but still. Anyway, thanks in advance!
-Adam
They do suggest applying lubricant; does what I use have to be the "Finish Line" graphite-based lubricant they mention, or could I use something liquid-based, like Tri-Flow? I'm mainly concerned with not voiding the warranty; granted, it'd seem to be difficult to claim the warranty on a jammed lock which is currently securing a motor scooter to a lamp post, but still. Anyway, thanks in advance!
-Adam