...and hey, ...I'd take 3 seconds and give it a shot- I've looked foolish before and will again!I would be inclined to say the same thing, except that I can replicate the situation repeatedly by switch the key position in the ignition lock switch. I don't know anymore about it than you, but it happens,and only since I replaced the key. Go figure...
That is entirely possible. I only know what it did, but I can't explain it .The lock mechanism doesn't seem to have electrical priperties. its just a cylinder with tumblers inside a bigger cylinder and the tumbler portion turns a seperate switch housing. Most common electrical problems are ground related. The wire insulators get hard and crack and sometimes they rub on the frame or cross other wires.. you couldve uncrossed a ground just by sitting on the bike.