frame fork lock

[6hds]

My lock assembly in the neck appears to be intact, but I have no key. Has anyone had success going to an auto locksmith? Thanks, Gary

[1951 adam]

I've done that,good old time locksmiths are hard to find now, bills has new locks if it's a late style, $50.
Adam

[lownslow]

The locksmith down the street from our shop used a blank, a slow but interesting method of moving it back and forth while marked, and filing as needed. Took him about 30 minutes but he produced a very workable key and wrote down the code for reference so any locksmith down the road could duplicate it. Great to watch masters at their craft!

[james]

There was a guy (Zack) listed in the AMCA magazine who made keys from the number stamped on your lock.
He made a set for me that worked just fine. I did not see him in the last publication, July / August.
Check a previous publication, I just moved and can't find anything, otherwise I'd supply you with his number.

Jim

[6hds]

Jim, will the lock assembly have to be removed to see the numbers? I'm not sure how to remove the lock. thanks, Gary

[Lowbikemike]

On the earlier models the key code was stamped on the lock face. If you talking about a 1960 I beleive yours has a stainless cover so you will not be able to see the code. Your best bet is to take the frame to a locksmith and have them work with it.