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Removal of 1970 - 1971 Steering Locks

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Mr_Sheene:
Dear each, thanks for all your replies. Both of these locks have the key number on the face of the lock but I don't have keys with the same numbers. I have a very worn Honda key, so I'll have a bash at 'jiggling' the locks. If not, does anyone know of a key supplier? I did try a bloke in the USA some time ago but he wasn't accustomed to posting overseas and wanted me to send cash through PayPal.  I tried but PayPal wouldn't allow and international transfer. I'm going into the garage later, so I'll post it if I'm successful.

Andrew-S:
Here you go, I got a complete NOS set for my K1 from this guy in October, takes PayPal and quick delivery too - just put your key number in his Shop search: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-NOS-HONDA-RECESSED-IGNITION-PRECUT-PLUG-KEY-T3879-K0-SANDCAST-CB750-7182/352753467410?hash=item5221bec012:g:S4UAAOSwtEVdUxMn

the-chauffeur:
Depends on how "original" you want to be . . . 

T3879B - David Silvers have them in stock for £9 or so.  They've got the normal shape as well, but AFAIK you need the B key (or one of the more expensive versions in the previous post) for the steering lock because it's cut in such a way as to allow the barrel to be pushed in.  The teeth on both are identical, but the B has a longer neck.

Silvers stock quite a few different keys; they're just not very well advertised on the site.

Mr_Sheene:
Andrew - S: Thanks for the tip, I've saved the link in case I need it. The import duty is more than the product! That needs to be checked but it may be a simple case of, they've got it and I want it.

the-chauffeur: Well done. I've got one out.  Not the one that I wanted but it may still come good for me. I did as you said and put the worn key in the 'sleeved' lock, expecting a long fight and it turned straight away and out popped the lock. I can't get the spring out, so that can stay put but the lock is out. I can't even get the key into the other lock. It will go in about 1/4" and then jams. I suspected a broken key but a good look shows a clear passage, so something has stuck. It's now sitting in the garage, bathing in WD40 but I have no great expectation of success, so I may have to take Julie's advice and drill this one. Something that I've never had much success with. 

the-chauffeur:

Cool.  Good work.

Don't be too hasty with the second one.  Honda used a variety of different key blanks, so only certain keys will fit certain locks.  If you can't get your key in, it's almost most likely to be because the spine of the key has a different slotting along its length.

Since the tooth pattern isn't all that complicated, you probably found a magic pairing with your old key and the enclosed lock.  I've got around 10 different keys across different models and the number of locks they fit into varies, but no one key fits every lock.

And if you get the lock out intact, you can always sell it - there's usually someone looking for a steering lock barrel to match their ignition/seat set, especially if you can read the numbers.

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