My cat hates the cold - wet-key cylinder issues

[benebob]

Seems that I keep getting water into the ignition cylinder.  Have tried some graphite lube and pb blaster but nothing seems to help.  Key won't go in in the morning when I leave for work so I drove for the 3rd time in the past 2 weeks because of it.  Any ideas on what to try next?

[Bixxer Bob]

Is it water getting in while standing?  If so covering it would help (idiot answer), if it's water already in there freezing,   a spray with windscreen defroster should do it.  Only guessing, never had that happen......

[benebob]

Yeah, water gets into it while standing then freezes.  Never had the issue on any other bike like this in similar conditions.  I ride nearly ever day so a cover is a  pita.  I'm shocked no one else has had the issue as tere isn't any wear or damage showing on the cylinder.

[Sin_Tiger]

Once you get it properly cleared of water (I agree with BB), I would fill it up with silicone grease, the Dow Corning stuff works great on our exposed marine locks. If I can dig some out I'll post up the makers code, it comes in toothpaste sized tubes so a quick squirt when you get home at night will probably stop the crap getting in.