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"Screw WD-40. I just spit on every component of my drivetrain, and it's been working for me for years! "

"Loob? "

"Copycat :-P "

"Kentucky Jelly tastes TERRIBLE on toast!"

"I had this same exact issue and was able to solve it using chain lube. I apologize for not reading the rest of the comments first. "

"Methinks he doth protest too much..."

"What was the point of this?  The problem has been solved already (not using lube, if you read the thread). All that comes to mind is that you think "lube" is a funny word, or that you again felt the need to compulsively comment on…"

"Lube."

"Thinking about this again and reading your followup, I realize I had this same problem with my Kryptonite. I took the metal piece off (I think it was a hex screw, but it may have been a Torx?). I never use the frame mount for the lock, anyway. Now…"

"Since it's an odd shape of a screw, I wasn't sure if there were other options, seeing as how it moved on it's own in the first place.   In any case, all it took was the bumpy commute because when I locked it up at work, the…"

"Thanks, all! Lube + q-tip gave the lock a long overdue cleaning, but did not solve it in this case. Duppie, I noticed that there's a gap between the metal piece and the black rubber that goes around the shackle (though this could also be…"

"Tri-flow, WD-40 or something light and penetrating to flush it out until the key can move and the lock mechanism does its thing when the shackle isn't even involved yet.  Then try and lock it to the shackle. If the shackle…"

"Chain lube might work in a pinch, but I'd look into getting graphite or a dry lube to use instead.  The problem with chain lube is that it stays liquid and it'll attract dirt and dust and will probably gum up the lock after a while."

"+1 Lube keyhole and 'U' insertion points."

"Check to see if there is any debris in the lock body where the U part goes in, it sounds like the U will not go into the body far enough to let the mechanism latch. Try the chain lube too."

"+1 to chain lube. I've given new life to old locks that way."