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Title: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: Fizzy Pies on 26 January 2014, 10:41:58 am
Its a big Kappa box but the keys look the same as the givi ones. I cant get in with tweezers, have you got one out before, how?
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: noggythenog on 26 January 2014, 10:48:50 am
Ive never done anything like this before.


But im guessing the key & barrel are different metals so couldnt you get something to cool down the area & make it contract & then pull it out easier???


Just throwing it out there, prob a stupid idea :)
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: trpFZS1 on 26 January 2014, 11:09:04 am
I had the same problem on a Givi box where the key snapped off in the lock. Tried tweezers without success then as last resort put a tiny spot of superglue on the end of the broken key and carefully pushed against the broken bit within the lock. Gave it 30 seconds or so to bond and withdrew the key carefully. Worked a treat.
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: ajmes1 on 26 January 2014, 11:11:05 am
I suppose the worst case scenario is drilling the lock bit out, but with doing that you could then look for a matching key/barrel set to match your other locks? Probably not the best idea but could offer an alternative solution to the bigger problem!
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: Skippernick on 26 January 2014, 11:46:18 am
I had the same problem on a Givi box where the key snapped off in the lock. Tried tweezers without success then as last resort put a tiny spot of superglue on the end of the broken key and carefully pushed against the broken bit within the lock. Gave it 30 seconds or so to bond and withdrew the key carefully. Worked a treat.


Thats how is would do it too.
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: Lampwick on 26 January 2014, 11:48:29 am
Try local locksmith, had the same with a fuel cap, they use a "backwards"corkscrew, wind it into the barrel along side the key and it winds the stub out. Not much help on a Sunday tho.
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: fazersharp on 26 January 2014, 12:36:53 pm
MAGNET should do it - thats what I have done before

And while on the subject of broken keys.

I now always remove the key from my seat lock once opened
Because I had it on the side stand and then put it on the centre stand and bent the key on my thigh as the bike went back
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: Punkstig on 26 January 2014, 01:21:52 pm
You've not stated if the box is now locked closed or is open!?
If it's open just buy a new lock and key set off eBay.
If it's closed glue the key into the lock and open it, still resulting in purchasing a new lock and key set off eBay!
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: chaz on 26 January 2014, 04:20:50 pm
if it opens and locks with the bit left, then leave it as it is for now?
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: Punkstig on 26 January 2014, 08:38:26 pm
It's only a couple of quid for the barrel lock and key!
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: Punkstig on 26 January 2014, 08:40:48 pm
Sorry- £10
Easy job to do
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: Dead Eye on 26 January 2014, 09:50:12 pm

beginning to sound like a christo t thread  :rollin

 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: shady on 27 January 2014, 08:23:58 pm
Adam, take the bracket off the end of the barrel assembly and push the lock barrel out, it should work that way, you ll see all the lock pegs which might release or at least you can lube it and push the key out from the bracket end of the lock with a small screwdriver  :)
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: unfazed on 27 January 2014, 08:35:31 pm
Since the box is open, remove the barrell and replace it. It is only held in with a clip. Loads of them on ebay for a tenner
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p1722.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xgivi+barrel&_nkw=givi+barrel&_sacat=0&_from=R40 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p1722.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xgivi+barrel&_nkw=givi+barrel&_sacat=0&_from=R40)
Not sure about the Givi but most have a hole at the rear of the lock and you can push the key out.
 
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: Buzz on 28 January 2014, 11:39:06 am
A guide here, should be roughly the same --> http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-the-lock-on-Givi-E55-Maxia-3-Motorcycle-Lu/ (http://www.instructables.com/id/Replace-the-lock-on-Givi-E55-Maxia-3-Motorcycle-Lu/)
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: shady on 31 January 2014, 06:48:31 pm

Isnt that what l suggested?   :pokefun

Since the box is open, remove the barrell and replace it. It is only held in with a clip. Loads of them on ebay for a tenner
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p1722.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xgivi+barrel&_nkw=givi+barrel&_sacat=0&_from=R40[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p1722.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xgivi+barrel&_nkw=givi+barrel&_sacat=0&_from=R40[/url])
Not sure about the Givi but most have a hole at the rear of the lock and you can push the key out.
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: shady on 01 February 2014, 10:11:46 pm
Simple job for a man of your caliber Adam  :lol hope it went the way described after taking the bracket/catch off ? Have to catch up soon for that ride out  :rolleyes
Title: Re: Top box key end stuck in the bottom of the lock barrel, any ideas?
Post by: shady on 08 February 2014, 10:35:28 pm
l know which is why l didn t get in touch !  :lol soon be spring.....