Ignition barrel sticking

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BMW R1150GS
Ignition is sticking a bit between on and off. WD40 seems to have freed it up a bit.

But

Between steering lock and off it's not stiff, but just doesn't turn. Between off and lock it turns easily. But back to off, I've stood for ten minutes a couple of times, trying to change from lock to off. A bit nerve wracking...will it or wont it turn ::)  So currently I'm not using lock on the ignition. But for insurance purposes and because I park at work etc, I would like to be able to lock the steering without worrying if it'll unlock again.

Any suggestions or is it a new ignition key barrel.
 
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