toolbox &fork key on /2s
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Bob Maloy
toolbox &fork key on /2s
I have a 1967 r60 and am resonably certain that the tank is original to the bike. I took the tank to a local locksmith and he was able to reproduce a key for the toolbox. However the key does not work for the fork lock. any suggestions? Also is there a non-destructive way to remove the fork lock ?
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Pierre Michaud
Re: toolbox &fork key on /2s
Bob,
This topic has already been covered and I have pasted the following that was explained by Mark. I have gone through this proceedure and it worked well for me. New lock sets for tool box and steering are available.
In response to: Re: Questions about 1969 R60US Written by: Andrew Miles on
6/1/1999 13:21 GMT
Hi Andrew.
First remove the Neiman lock cover by levering it off with a fine screw driver
thus removing the rivet. This can quite easily be done without damaging paint,
chrome of the cover etc.
Drill at low speed using a large bit e.g. 10mm in the center of the cylinder were
the key would normally go in. The material is soft and easy to drill as it is brass.
The hard bit is the individual plungers which are tungston, but these rip away the
brass housing around them. When all the plungers, springs etc. are out of the
lock, you can quite easily pull it out with a pair of pliers.
Insert the new lock with a bit of silicon grease or copperslip. It pops in quite
easily by hand. Replace the lock cover, wavey washer and rivet giving it a few
taps with a light hammer. The whole job should'nt take more that about 10
minutes, even if it is your first time.
Best regards,
Mark
Mark Huggett GmbH
This topic has already been covered and I have pasted the following that was explained by Mark. I have gone through this proceedure and it worked well for me. New lock sets for tool box and steering are available.
In response to: Re: Questions about 1969 R60US Written by: Andrew Miles on
6/1/1999 13:21 GMT
Hi Andrew.
First remove the Neiman lock cover by levering it off with a fine screw driver
thus removing the rivet. This can quite easily be done without damaging paint,
chrome of the cover etc.
Drill at low speed using a large bit e.g. 10mm in the center of the cylinder were
the key would normally go in. The material is soft and easy to drill as it is brass.
The hard bit is the individual plungers which are tungston, but these rip away the
brass housing around them. When all the plungers, springs etc. are out of the
lock, you can quite easily pull it out with a pair of pliers.
Insert the new lock with a bit of silicon grease or copperslip. It pops in quite
easily by hand. Replace the lock cover, wavey washer and rivet giving it a few
taps with a light hammer. The whole job should'nt take more that about 10
minutes, even if it is your first time.
Best regards,
Mark
Mark Huggett GmbH