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Seat lock woes

#1 PostAuthor: MDM » Mon Aug 01, 2016 3:23 pm

Deep joy, it seems that I've lost the key to the seat lock for my 650... So, , the local locksmiths says that he can't fo anything with / for it but I'm inclined to disbelieve him as the previous tings I asked him to do (cut a key and engave a trophy) he made a right royal hash of, so I thought I'd consult you genial chaps.
Firstly, is key-cutting numbnuts right, and keys can't be cut to suit? Or can I get a key to suit? Or should I just use a bungee to hold the seat down?...

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#2 PostAuthor: floydsz1 » Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:29 pm

There are places you can send the lock too and they make a key to fit.
Think it was in one of the classic bike mags not to long ago that showed you how to make the lock fit another key as long as you can get it apart.
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#3 PostAuthor: MDM » Tue Aug 02, 2016 1:42 pm

Cheers Floyd, that's hopeful then!
I just need to find out who, or how!... :-)

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#4 PostAuthor: RALPHARAMA » Tue Aug 02, 2016 2:10 pm

Some of the older bikes had the key number stamped on the seat locks - which was a terrible idea from a security point of view, but useful if you want to find a new key!

If it has a number on it you might find someone with one who could lend it to you to get one cut. There have been chaps selling keys by the number. You might get lucky. Usually you can take the lock barrel out without a key.

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#5 PostAuthor: warren3200gt » Tue Aug 02, 2016 2:44 pm

If you've got the number from the barrel you can get a key cut. I had one done and sent from the US for £20.00 inc P&P. Fitted perfectly. I also think there's someone in the UK who can do it when I posted on a 650 forum.
If you know the number I'll dig out the details.

That was easier to find than I thought!
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#6 PostAuthor: MDM » Tue Aug 02, 2016 7:08 pm

Nice one, thanks guys. I've texted Malcolm (Bykerboy) so fingers crossed...

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#7 PostAuthor: z1bman » Tue Aug 02, 2016 7:41 pm

key no is stamped on the seat lock casting in very small numbers you will need a magnifying glass to see them

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#8 PostAuthor: MDM » Wed Aug 03, 2016 9:51 am

Hmm, the only number I can see on mine is on the cap of the lock barrel, nothing on the casting at all. Although I would've thought the number would be more likely to be on the lock itself rather than the body, surely?
Anyways, Malcolm can't sort the 650 one, only Z1 and 900, so I'm going to try keytrader.co.uk

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#9 PostAuthor: warren3200gt » Wed Aug 03, 2016 10:14 am

It'll be a 3 digit number on the chrome face of the lock for a 650. The US guys can definitely sort it for you.
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#10 PostAuthor: MDM » Thu Aug 11, 2016 2:30 pm

I've resorted to the Americans, as keytrader could only do a blank key...
So, I got on to http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Rigentinc-Cycl ... 7675.l2563 and ordered a key, should be with me in a couple of weeks... ;-

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#11 PostAuthor: MDM » Sat Aug 20, 2016 2:25 pm

Nine days later and a key arrives from America and...


... it works! Awesome!


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