Originally Posted by nicksaph

hello mate,

to remove the ignition barrel first remove the cowling so you can see the ignition lock assembly you should be able to see a small hole in the aluminium housing near the ignition lock approx 4mm in diameter. put the key into the lock and turn it to position 1, poke a thin screwdriver into the hole while pulling gentle on the key, the barrel should now slide out.
when putting the new barrel back in: key in position 1 line up the barrel and push it home firmly. you should hear a click when the release button drops into the hole.

cheeRS nick