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Title: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 07 March 2011, 17:44:49
My Kawasaki keys. I've put them somewhere so safe.....


.....and no, they are not in the ignition!
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 March 2011, 17:48:25
No doubt you'll find them when your not looking for them!
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 07 March 2011, 17:49:47
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No doubt you'll find them when your not looking for them!
Thats what I've been hoping for the past few months.  Trouble is, its getting to the stage where I will need them soon.  And it could certainly do with being turned over  :-[
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Elite Pete on 07 March 2011, 17:52:31
Try your helmet, gloves and leathers ;)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 07 March 2011, 17:55:15
if it was me options are

1. refrigerator
2. under the bed
3. inside the shoes
4. pockets
5.bags

so could be everywhere ;D
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 07 March 2011, 18:15:16
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Try your helmet, gloves and leathers ;)
Tried, not there...
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: tunnie on 07 March 2011, 18:15:19
tank bag?

Let me know when you fancy a blast, got some gadgets I will want to try out on the GS.

Been thinking over a one night camping trip someware as a warm up for my trip in April. Not sure where though  :-/
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: feeutfo on 07 March 2011, 18:21:09
Is there a lock to lift the seat? In that lock?

.....  Just wondering where the key to mine is tbh.  :-/
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: hotel21 on 07 March 2011, 18:30:16
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Is there a lock to lift the seat? In that lock?
.....  Just wondering where the key to mine is tbh.  :-/

I've done that one before....   ;D
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: feeutfo on 07 March 2011, 18:36:40
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Is there a lock to lift the seat? In that lock?
.....  Just wondering where the key to mine is tbh.  :-/

I've done that one before....   ;D

Ooh I did swear... ;D

Wonder if he left it on trickle charge over winter?
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: VXL V6 on 07 March 2011, 18:39:26
There not in Tunnies parents garage are they?  :-/
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: hotel21 on 07 March 2011, 18:40:16
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Is there a lock to lift the seat? In that lock?
.....  Just wondering where the key to mine is tbh.  :-/

I've done that one before....   ;D

Ooh I did swear... ;D

Wonder if he left it on trickle charge over winter?

Dunno about his, but mines on an optimate.  ;)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: tunnie on 07 March 2011, 18:40:38
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Is there a lock to lift the seat? In that lock?
.....  Just wondering where the key to mine is tbh.  :-/

I've done that one before....   ;D

Me to once outside Tesco  :o

Luckily people in Banbury are not too smart  ;D
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 07 March 2011, 18:53:14
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Is there a lock to lift the seat? In that lock?

.....  Just wondering where the key to mine is tbh.  :-/
Lift the seat? On a ZX10?

;D ;D ;D

Only storage facility, apart from a tiny lockable compartment (just big enough for a disc lock) is your pockets ;D


And no, key isn't in that lockable compartment.
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 07 March 2011, 18:55:25
I reckon last time I used the bike was with Tunnie - we went to Stow on the Wold, down to Northleach, up through Bibury, then back roads from Witney.

Can you remember when that was, Student?
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: hercules on 07 March 2011, 18:57:31
i usually find that my keys are where i put them :y
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Andy B on 07 March 2011, 18:57:40
they should be in 'the Man drawer'  ;) ;) ;)  :y
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Andy B on 07 March 2011, 18:59:11
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i usually find that my keys are where i put them :y

you not married then?  ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D

wives have a habit of tidying up & then not being able to remember where that 'safe place' is.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 07 March 2011, 18:59:45
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they should be in 'the Man drawer'  ;) ;) ;)  :y
Not allowed one, so should be in 'my' corner of the kitchen
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: hercules on 07 March 2011, 19:04:38
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i usually find that my keys are where i put them :y

you not married then?  ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D

wives have a habit of tidying up & then not being able to remember where that 'safe place' is.  ;D ;D ;D
oh im married alright,i find it so annoying when you know where you put something and after shouting at them for moving things and looking for hours they quietly say have you tried the cupboard behind that tin and low and behold there it is just where they put it the rather biatchs ;D
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: tunnie on 07 March 2011, 19:13:12
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I reckon last time I used the bike was with Tunnie - we went to Stow on the Wold, down to Northleach, up through Bibury, then back roads from Witney.

Can you remember when that was, Student?

Errrr I remember it, we stayed out a bit longer than planned. You used my O2 phone in Bidbury because (as usual Vodafone was shite)

But i've no idea when that was  :-[

Think we got back late, we went our separate ways at the Tesco roundabout.....

I'll boot up my old 6230 see if it has call log still saved  :y
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: tunnie on 07 March 2011, 19:15:29
Damn it, says "time of call not available" for all my call logs.... I did let the battery go very dead since I got my flat  :(
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 07 March 2011, 19:24:41
Search brings up...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1275339643/0


:o :o :o


So last ride was probably MOT :o
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: tunnie on 07 March 2011, 19:29:28
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Search brings up...

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1275339643/0


:o :o :o


So last ride was probably MOT :o

Thats the problem with having a bike with the ability to carry about as much as tooth brush!  ;)

Get something which can haul a tent, do a few camping trips  :)

Mine did about 4k between its last MOT, this year hope to beat that  :)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: hoody on 08 March 2011, 11:30:42
Always somewhere you will never forget.....hanging next to an air freshener? :P
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 08 March 2011, 11:34:37
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i usually find that my keys are where i put them :y

[size=12]you not married then[/size]?  ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D

wives have a habit of tidying up & then not being able to remember where that 'safe place' is.  ;D ;D ;D


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y :y
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: henryd on 08 March 2011, 11:40:51
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Always somewhere you will never forget.....hanging next to an air freshener? :P

oh dear :D
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: albitz on 08 March 2011, 11:53:14
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Is there a lock to lift the seat? In that lock?
.....  Just wondering where the key to mine is tbh.  :-/

I've done that one before....   ;D

Ooh I did swear... ;D

Wonder if he left it on trickle charge over winter?

I forgot, or remembered when it was too late. Knackered the battery, had to buy a new one.
I really must get the bits of mine out of the shed and put it back together. ::)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 March 2011, 20:15:06
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oh dear

:-X
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: tunnie on 09 March 2011, 22:30:19
find them yet? I'll pop back at some point to test some new custom mold earphones I bought, I'll need to take the GS for a blast to test them out  8-)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2011, 18:29:34
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find them yet? I'll pop back at some point to test some new custom mold earphones I bought, I'll need to take the GS for a blast to test them out  8-)
Nope  :'(
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2011, 19:13:15
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they should be in 'the Man drawer'      

Have you tried 'the boys' ' drawer?
should be a couple of drawers down from the man drawer :-/
 :D :P :-X
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 March 2011, 19:20:51
How do people survive without a "man drawer". Strange. :-/

That's your problem, anyway. You need a man drawer. :y

Kevin
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 March 2011, 19:24:32
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How do people survive without a "man drawer". Strange. :-/

That's your problem, anyway. You need a man drawer. :y

Kevin


What is a mans drawer and what is kept in it?

Is it like a downstairs loo - full of load of tools?
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Kevin Wood on 10 March 2011, 19:27:04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4xxqVzlSeE
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2011, 19:59:29
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Posted by: Martin Imber      Posted on: Today at 19:24
Kevin Wood wrote Today at 19:20:
How do people survive without a "man drawer". Strange.

That's your problem, anyway. You need a man drawer.

Kevin



What is a mans drawer and what is kept in it?

Is it like a downstairs loo - full of load of tools?

Mine is where all the bits and bobs that I thought I'd put in the garage actually are... ::)

I have looked, but TBs' keys are neither in my garage, nor in my man drawer. Haven't checked the shed yet though ::)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Lazydocker on 10 March 2011, 21:53:44
They'll be in the last place you look :-X ::) :D
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: albitz on 10 March 2011, 21:55:09
Dont see what the panic is about. Any old screwdriver should start an old Kwacker. ;)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2011, 12:16:53
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Dont see what the panic is about. Any old screwdriver should start an old Kwacker. ;)
None of my selection of old keys will do it...  ...of course, I haven't tried ::)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: MV6Matt on 11 March 2011, 18:08:14
......Have you found 'em yet? :(

Matthew
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2011, 18:19:52
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......Have you found 'em yet? :(

Matthew
Nope, just been looking in even less obvious places, neither the main set or the spare set have made an appearance :(
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Andy B on 11 March 2011, 18:24:15
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......Have you found 'em yet? :(

Matthew
Nope, just been looking in even less obvious places, neither the main set or the spare set have made an appearance :(

There's a lock set on the Bay of e http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/kawasaki-zx10-1988-lockset-complete-/390269835095?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5adde51757#ht_500wt_922  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Jimbob on 11 March 2011, 18:24:24
I wonder if Sue has put them in the same place as Sammy for your own protection  :-/  ::)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2011, 18:25:34
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......Have you found 'em yet? :(

Matthew
Nope, just been looking in even less obvious places, neither the main set or the spare set have made an appearance :(

There's a lock set on the Bay of e http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/kawasaki-zx10-1988-lockset-complete-/390269835095?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5adde51757#ht_500wt_922  ;) ;) ;)
There are cheaper ones, but unsure how to remove the old ones without damaging bike - particularly the petrol filler...
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2011, 18:27:56
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I wonder if Sue has put them in the same place as Sammy for your own protection  :-/  ::)
She claims not.  I think, also, unlike Sammy, she quite likes the bike (on hot days!)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Andy B on 11 March 2011, 18:29:45
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......Have you found 'em yet? :(

Matthew
Nope, just been looking in even less obvious places, neither the main set or the spare set have made an appearance :(

There's a lock set on the Bay of e http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/kawasaki-zx10-1988-lockset-complete-/390269835095?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item5adde51757#ht_500wt_922  ;) ;) ;)
There are cheaper ones, but unsure how to remove the old ones without damaging bike - particularly the petrol filler...

It was just the first I found on eBay  ;)
I'd think that drilling out the original barrels would be the way forward. :-/ :-/ :-/
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: albitz on 11 March 2011, 18:52:33
Do you have a Haynes book of lies for it ? should be clues in there on how to dismantle the variuos bits. Failing that there should be a forum somewhere - they can sometimes be useful when we encounter problems. :D :y
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2011, 19:01:49
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Do you have a Haynes book of lies for it ? should be clues in there on how to dismantle the variuos bits. Failing that there should be a forum somewhere - they can sometimes be useful when we encounter problems. :D :y
None of the ZX10 forums seem to have the answer, and most are pretty dead now :(

Book of 'dangle berries' and the Kawasaki guides, neither seem to be that helpful for this task :(
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2011, 19:03:29
I just had a really fantastic idea where the spare set may be...  ...but like my farts this week, "I was wrong"
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: albitz on 11 March 2011, 19:04:17
Where is the ignition lock situated ? Usually a couple of headless bolts to attach it, which are a pita but not impossible to remove.
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Andy B on 11 March 2011, 19:05:22
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Do you have a Haynes book of lies for it ? should be clues in there on how to dismantle the variuos bits. Failing that there should be a forum somewhere - they can sometimes be useful when we encounter problems. :D :y
None of the ZX10 forums seem to have the answer, and most are pretty dead now :(

Book of 'dangle berries' and the Kawasaki guides, neither seem to be that helpful for this task :(

looks like a screw driver & a pair of vise grips then ...........  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2011, 19:07:00
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Where is the ignition lock situated ? Usually a couple of headless bolts to attach it, which are a pita but not impossible to remove.
Reckon I can do the ign one. Its the fuel filler one.....
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Andy B on 11 March 2011, 19:07:11
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I just had a really fantastic idea where the spare set may be...  ...but like my farts this week, "I was wrong"

how about drawers or cupboards in the garage (assuming your bike is kept in a garage  :-/  ;))
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2011, 19:10:45
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I just had a really fantastic idea where the spare set may be...  ...but like my farts this week, "I was wrong"

how about drawers or cupboards in the garage (assuming your bike is kept in a garage  :-/  ;))
Only 2 places I would put keys in the garage, one being the ignition (the key's usual location ::)), and its not there...
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Entwood on 11 March 2011, 19:39:03
One assumes ( ass out of u & me) that one has looked in the obvious place ..... inside your helmet ???  :) 'Twas where I always left mine .. :)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: albitz on 11 March 2011, 20:03:13
Dunno if theres any info which might be useful in this thread ?
http://www.zxforums.com/forums/zx-10r-forum/33368-zx10-stuck-fuel-cap-ugh.html
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2011, 20:27:43
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One assumes ( ass out of u & me) that one has looked in the obvious place ..... inside your helmet ???  :) 'Twas where I always left mine .. :)
Not something I do, but checked there twice already :y
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 11 March 2011, 20:31:56
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Dunno if theres any info which might be useful in this thread ?
http://www.zxforums.com/forums/zx-10r-forum/33368-zx10-stuck-fuel-cap-ugh.html
Cheers :y

Sounds a bit scary  :-[

But it provides a last resort
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: albitz on 11 March 2011, 20:38:47
SwotIfawt. :y  :)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2011, 22:13:00
Right, some success :)

Not found the rather keys, but found a place is Albs county that could help. Rang them a few times as we tried different options. Due to it having a lock they couldn't identify, I was just about to remove the yoke and send it with the ignition to them for them to create a new key from the ignition lock, when they suggested on last thing. And we found a key number :y


2 new keys turned up yesterday morning, they work a treat. The cost? £12.50 delivered, for 2 keys :y

Had I had sent the yoke off for them to produce 2 new keys from the ignition lock, that would have been £35 for 2 keys, including return postage.

Top, old fashioned service at an excellent price :y


Anybody else in a similar pickle could do much worse than calling Richard at Basildon Locks http://www.basildonlocks.co.uk/ :y


:D
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 03 April 2011, 22:14:20
Damn site easier, quicker and cheaper than having to change all the locks, and drilling them out :D, not that any of the egay sellers for locksets bothered getting back to me, useless retards.
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Andy B on 03 April 2011, 22:21:22
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2 new keys turned up yesterday morning, they work a treat. The cost? £12.50 delivered, for 2 keys :y ............

Success!!!!!!!!  :y :y :y :y :y :y


Damned site cheaper than a new key for a Smart (nearly £200)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Entwood on 03 April 2011, 22:25:58
And now you've bought new keys ..... whats the betting the old ones turn up within a week .. :)

So are one set being given to Mrs TB to look after .. as she'll always know where they are ???  :)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Andy B on 03 April 2011, 22:30:28
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So are one set being given to Mrs TB to look after .. as she'll always know where they are ???  :)

I'd never trust Mrs Andy B to remember the safe place that she might put keys for safe keeping.  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: mrgreen on 03 April 2011, 23:11:06
well that's a proper result i would be expecting 100's of pounds and aggrevation well done i always look for my keys on the key hooks just beside my front door ;D but whatever works for you ( finger in mouth looking smug!!lol) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) :y
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: feeutfo on 03 April 2011, 23:36:27
That's a result, but where did you find the key number? Not on the lock surely?
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Martin_1962 on 03 April 2011, 23:50:58
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That's a result, but where did you find the key number? Not on the lock surely?


That used to be common!
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Jimbob on 04 April 2011, 07:13:52
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Right, some success :)

Not found the rather keys, but found a place is Albs county that could help. Rang them a few times as we tried different options. Due to it having a lock they couldn't identify, I was just about to remove the yoke and send it with the ignition to them for them to create a new key from the ignition lock, when they suggested on last thing. And we found a key number :y


2 new keys turned up yesterday morning, they work a treat. The cost? £12.50 delivered, for 2 keys :y

Had I had sent the yoke off for them to produce 2 new keys from the ignition lock, that would have been £35 for 2 keys, including return postage.

Top, old fashioned service at an excellent price :y


Anybody else in a similar pickle could do much worse than calling Richard at Basildon Locks http://www.basildonlocks.co.uk/ :y


:D


And tomorrow you will find the keys  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: Elite Pete on 04 April 2011, 07:15:44
It doesn't matter now anyway, summer has been and gone ;D ;D
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2011, 09:39:08
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And now you've bought new keys ..... whats the betting the old ones turn up within a week .. :)

So are one set being given to Mrs TB to look after .. as she'll always know where they are ???  :)
Not sure we will, as we spent a massive amount of time looking for them, not in any of the usual places, or in any drawers (she has a habit of just sliding stuff into random drawers).

I was expecting it to be an expensive job, to the point I have been looking at other bikes, not that I really wanted to change, as this one is cheap (just insured it, £76 Fully Comp SDP+Commute, can ride other bikes).

So I'm happy :y
Title: Re: Now where the hell have I put the keys
Post by: TheBoy on 04 April 2011, 09:45:42
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That's a result, but where did you find the key number? Not on the lock surely?
The lock guy was expecting it on the (hidden part) of the barrel, but when I described the wiring and the position of Off/On/P/Lock etc, he said it likely wasn't, as Kwaka only put it on certain lock types.  Mine had an unusual lock type.  Saved me the hassle of dismantling it :y

Without giving too much away, he said, given the lock type, it was likely the number was stamped elsewhere on the bike, and told me where.  He was absolutely correct :y


Every number for locksmiths in this area, no matter what the company was called, went through to the same woman, who although very pleasant and understanding of me constantly ringing her (as I went through Google and the Yellow Pages), obviously had no passion/knowledge for locks. I must have rang the poor lass about 30 times on different numbers ;D