Release tab on integral side case lock will not release

[Jnclem]

I got a new to me set of integral side cases for my 89 K100rs. I was moving the locks from the old set to the new. 5 of the 6 came out fairly easily, but on the last one, the release tab simply will not compress to allow the cylinder to come out. I have used a lot of penetrating lube, but the tab won't press down at all.

Has anyone else run into this? Any ideas on how to get that tab to move?

Thanks

[Laitch]

Try Freeze-Off on it, then tap it lightly with a punch or screwdriver, like Martin recommended to you over at K100-forum.

[Jnclem]

I got it this afternoon. It never would depress, but it finally just fell out. The spring underneath was all jammed up, and it was slightly bent. I ended up straightening the release tab, trimming and expanding the spring, then staking the tab back in. I'm still not sure what had it so trapped. But, It is back in and working.

Thanks.

[Laitch]

Thanks for the update, Jnclem.