Subject: Re: Wixom Key Update
Author: John Chicoine
Date: Mar 17, 2005, 7:29 AM
Post ID: 1718558035
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
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From: "Keith Ruff" <klru-@comcast.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 10:02 PM
Subject: RE: Wixom Key Update
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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:
Keith, my two cents, just go with the new latches, make those bags work for you. Bob HAwkes -----Original Message----- From: Keith Ruff [mailto:klru-@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 7:54 AM To: Loopfram-@topica.com Subject: Wixom Key Update Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Erase wrinkles without Botox! Nexiderm SP is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by 68% Click here to start your free trial today. http://click.topica.com/caadfBNb1dfltb7ukc8a/Nexiderm ------------------------------------------------------------------- Found a locksmith near work who knew his "stuff", got a key, ground it down a bit, got it to fit, but the bag would not lock. I left it with him to take a closer look at the internals of the lock itself. Called him a few minutes ago and he said the lock is rusted and corroded, not looking good. So, I can either leave the original latches as is with no lockability, or install the new latches from McMaster which will require drilling out the old riveted latches and drilling new holes for the replacement latches. Hmmmm, not sure which way to go..... Keith Ruff 70 Cafe Racer Ambo Manahawkin, NJ Your free subscription is supported by today's sponsor: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Erase wrinkles without Botox! Nexiderm SP is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by 68% Start your free trial today and pay only $5.95 for shipping & handling. http://click.topica.com/caadfBTb1dfltb7ukc8f/Nexiderm ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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