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Offline 77379

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Fork lock removal
« on: January 22, 2017, 09:50:46 AM »
I'm getting ready for paint on my cb750 and I am trying to figure out the the best way to remove the fork lock. I guess the easy way is to use the key and then knock it out, but I don't have the key and the ones I have seen on eBay run about $50 for key number T3645. Since I don't have an appropriate ignition switch and will need to buy one of those too, I hate to spend the 50 bucks just to unlock the original lock. Being a sandcast numbered lock, I'm sure the original lock is worth something so I don't really like the idea of drilling that out either. Any ideas or suggestions?
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Re: Fork lock removal
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2017, 10:01:13 AM »
Any locksmith should be able to make one for you. Just take your triple to them and let them have at, it will take about 5 or 10 minutes. Call around for prices first.
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Re: Fork lock removal
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2017, 10:07:52 AM »
Quote from: jgger on January 22, 2017, 10:01:13 AM
Any locksmith should be able to make one for you. Just take your triple to them and let them have at, it will take about 5 or 10 minutes. Call around for prices first.

The locksmith can likely remove it without the need of creating a key.
« Last Edit: January 22, 2017, 04:36:08 PM by CB750 Cafe Racer Fan »
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Re: Fork lock removal
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2017, 10:12:07 AM »
Thanks for the quick reply. I'll be heading to the locksmith Monday morning. So simple, I'm not sure why I was looking for a more difficult solution.
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Re: Fork lock removal
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2017, 02:44:20 PM »
The locksmith charged me $17 plus $3 for an extra key. It took about three minutes. Well worth it to me and probably him also. Now I can get it painted.
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Re: Fork lock removal
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2017, 06:05:18 PM »
Kind of scary how fast they can do it, isn't it.

Years ago I lost the key to my 750. Loaded it in the truck and took the registration with me and BAMB had a key in no time. The PO on my bike punched the numbers off the key switch so someone couldn't get a spare at the Honda shop.........guess that wasn't that good of a deterrent! Glad it worked out for you.
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Re: Fork lock removal
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2017, 06:11:21 PM »
My friend gave me a lock pick set for a birthday gift (because its a great 'guy gift'), but after learning how to use it, i can get through my front door in about 15 seconds, and any standard Masterlock in about 5 seconds.. I no longer see "lock and key" as a piece of security  :o
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Re: Fork lock removal
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2017, 06:18:29 PM »
Security measures about 9mm at my house, sometimes it is measured in gauge........like 12ga. snicker-snicker
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Re: Fork lock removal
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2017, 06:15:59 PM »
The locksmith didn't actually pick the lock. He put the key number in some computer program and it printed out a diagram for him to use to cut the key. On the second lock that I had him do it took a little while longer because his son put the wrong key number in the program. They were using pliers and a hammer until I suggested that they check the key number again. I agree that lock is a very minor deterrent to someone that would want to take a vintage bike. If they really want to take it, I don't think it would be too hard. I'm guessing - hoping, that a thief would go after a newer model bike first. Thieves aren't known for being all that smart.
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Re: Fork lock removal
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2017, 08:47:13 PM »
 One of my plumbers locked the keys in a vandal proof gangbox once. I borrowed a battery drill and drilled the master lock cylinder. I was in it in seconds. Keeps honest people honest.
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