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tom400f:
I have never had these for my bike. Is it possible to get just the key or does the barrel have to be replaced?

Above the key hole is stamped the number "19" - otherwise the lock is anonymous. Then there is the metal disk riveted on, which I assume has to be drilled out to remove the barrel if keys cannot be obtained separately.

Apologies for rubbish picture

hairygit:
You could ask a GOOD Honda dealer like D.S.S. if you can get one from the frame number. Failing that I dont really know. What I do know is that just drilling out the rivet does NOT free the barrel, as it needs to be turned with the key about an eighth of a turn anti clockwise to be able to disengage a tongue on the inside end of the barrel to release it from the headstock. Thankfully the barrel is brass, so on my 750F1 (same lock) I got a drill as close to the diameter of the bit of the barrel that turns (think it was 8 or 9mm, bearing in mind it was 20 odd years ago! :-\) and on a very slow speed, drilled it down till I hit the steel bolt (about 20mm) that is behind the barrel, then put a large screwdriver into the remains of the barrel, and managed to turn it anti clockwise and out it came ;D  Hope this helps

tom400f:
Thanks for that hairygit. I've mailed DSS.

Bryanj:
You will find the answer is no as its a neiman lock and they don't supply blanks or spare keys.

CAREFULLY  pull on the disc till the rivet comes out as you will need to re-use it then drill out the brass with a 12mm drill bit till the lock comes out. Keep the spring as the new one don't come with it.

Lock key has to be turned to insert barrel then re-insert rivet and disc

Lobo:
Tom - sorry to hijack your thread a little...

My 400 is a little 'oddball' in having '77 F2 American frame / engine numbers, which include the swing arm footrests. All the other bits; tank, footpegs, handlebars, lights etc are UK spec. But from this thread I now learn the steering lock may be different - ie mine is operated via the ignition key.
Q. I was considering 'upgrading' my frame to the later UK (E) one with loop pillion footrests - but now ask if in doing so I'll loose the steering head frame configuration and have to revert to a separate lock system? (ie given the choice I'd stick with my ignition operated steering lock, and perhaps save considerable work in the process.)
Cheers & thanks...

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