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I've got a few kryptonites and abuses alike, they've all done this at various points in time. I think it's more to do with aligning the discs so you can fit the key all the way in than loosening them. I found gentle inward pressure while I rotated the key back and forth did the trick. You'll find it after you've unlocked/locked in a rush as you don't pull the key out quite straight.
The Abus is doing that because it's got tight tolerances. A bit of use and it'll loosen up the tiny bit it needs. Be thankful it isn't as slack as an old kryptonite! They're much better made.
hamrack
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But it still has the same faults like the other locks I tried.
The Kryptonite wouldnt open from time to time, until I rattle the key in the lock to get the cylinders loose.
The Abus instead won't close half of the time. It seems the internal mechanism only engages if you slam the shackle into the lock with some force. And it's near new...
Any hints on proper lock lubrication?