Subject: Re: Wixom Key Update
Author: John Chicoine
Date: Mar 17, 2005, 8:38 AM
Post ID: 1718558315
Keith:
I don't have one to sell but could send a pattern.
Try working the key in the lock w/o closing the latch to see if you can tell
where the interference is. If not, spray paint the key with some primer,
put it in and turn it, then carfully pull it out, may show part that's
hitting.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Ruff" <klru-@comcast.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 10:54 AM
Subject: RE: Wixom Key Update
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Hi John,
Moe did not come through, said the keys I got are probably better than
he could cut......
I am going back to that locksmith to get a few more keys (if he has any
left) so I can continue to WD-40 the locks and try to loosen them up, I
know the keys will probably break again, so I will try to get 3 or 4
more. If you have any extra keys, I'd be glad to buy them from ya! I
think all of the locks were the same for the Wixoms, a standard luggage
type lock.
Keith Ruff
70 Cafe Racer Ambo
Manahawkin, NJ
John Chicoine wrote:
Hi Keith: I went to a local luggage, hand bag type place and asked about keys for my Wixoms. The guy dumped a box of used keys on the table and told me to start digging. I found two that fit!! If Moe doesn't come through let me know. Does anyone know if all of the Wixom keys the same? John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Ruff" <klru-@comcast.net> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 10:02 PM Subject: RE: Wixom Key Update Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Get a FREE* MP3 Player - yours to keep! Click Here Now! http://click.topica.com/caadeMpb1dfltbN7eKTa/MP3Player Giveaway ------------------------------------------------------------------- I soaked the lock with WD-40 tonight and played with the key a bit and voila! Latch locked. Then, uh oh, it won't unlock! Played with it some more and got it unlocked, but then noticed the tip of the key was breaking off (the raised portion that was turning the lock). Now I'm thinking the key was not cut right and perhaps that is why it was hard to lock and unlock, but at least now I know the latch does lock. Also found out that Moe at Cycle Garden has an original Wixom key that he won't part with but I asked him to make me 2 copies - will see if he can help. Would like to keep the original latches if at all possible to prevent the hassle of drilling out the original riveted latches and re-drilling and fitting the new ones. Keith Ruff 70 Cafe Racer Ambo Manahawkin, NJ Robert Hawkes wrote:
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