Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Wixom Key Update

Author: John Chicoine

Date: Mar 17, 2005, 8:38 AM

Post ID: 1718558315



Keith:

I don't have one to sell but could send a pattern.

Try working the key in the lock w/o closing the latch to see if you can tell
where the interference is. If not, spray paint the key with some primer,
put it in and turn it, then carfully pull it out, may show part that's
hitting.

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Ruff" <klru-@comcast.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 10:54 AM
Subject: RE: Wixom Key Update


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Hi John,

Moe did not come through, said the keys I got are probably better than
he could cut......

I am going back to that locksmith to get a few more keys (if he has any
left) so I can continue to WD-40 the locks and try to loosen them up, I
know the keys will probably break again, so I will try to get 3 or 4
more. If you have any extra keys, I'd be glad to buy them from ya! I
think all of the locks were the same for the Wixoms, a standard luggage
type lock.

Keith Ruff
70 Cafe Racer Ambo
Manahawkin, NJ

John Chicoine wrote:
 
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
----- Original Message -----
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

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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

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