Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: RE: Wixom key pics

Author: Charlie Mullendore

Date: Mar 1, 2005, 5:48 PM

Post ID: 1718476369



Hi Keith,
Did you try the key in both latches? As I posted before, it fit one of
mine just fine and the other was a tight fit on both sets of Wixoms. I
had to force the key into the tight one, but once in it worked fine. I
didn't modify the key any, but it might be necessary for some latches.
It could be production variances or maybe just wear over the last 30
years, who knows.

Keith Ruff wrote:
 
Hey Charlie,

got the keys/latches today, don't work in my Wixom bag. Did you have to

grind down the side a bit to get it to slide down and in? I think the
groove running the length of the key has to be deeper to get the key to
slide into the lock.

Keith Ruff
70 Cafe Racer Ambo
Manahawkin, NJ

Charlie Mullendore wrote:
 
If anyone is interested, I've posted a (slightly blurry) pic on my site
in "Tips" of the "Atco" key that works in my Wixom 'bag latches. It'll
give you an idea of how the key is shaped in case you find a workable
blank and want to try and cut your own. There's also a new Guzzi of the
Month and more Upcoming Events. More to follow...

Charlie
http://www.loopframeguzzi.com/



Charlie
http://www.loopframeguzzi.com/

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