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    Disk lock with broken key

    I have an old disk lock which I use on my little commuter and it used to stick a little. Anyway turned the key a bit hard this morning and it broke off in the lock, now I've got no way to unlock it and remove it from my bike!! Anyone got any ideas on how to get one off a GN125??

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    called a angle grinder and saftey gear..

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    What he said,,,unless you know somebody with a handy gas set.

    Or a big key if you know of one laying about,,,,,him's bolt cutters with 4 foot handles,,,snip

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    Quote Originally Posted by ironpaw View Post
    I have an old disk lock which I use on my little commuter and it used to stick a little. Anyway turned the key a bit hard this morning and it broke off in the lock, now I've got no way to unlock it and remove it from my bike!! Anyone got any ideas on how to get one off a GN125??
    What kind of lock is it? Standard key or tubular key? And what brand of lock, or is just some no-name Chinese crappy disc lock?

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    Redline it and drop the clutch...... Something will break.
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    I take it the broken key still in the lock. You might be able to hammer a screw driver in and turn it.
    Last edited by Coolz; 20th January 2013 at 07:01. Reason: Hit the wrong key

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    do a wheelie to the closest locksmith and get him to sort it

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    I've had this problem with my pannier. If there's even a tiny amount of key still sticking out you may be able to pull it out with a fine pair of long nose pliers. I take it you have a spare key? Before using it smother the lock with CRC or WD40.
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    Quote Originally Posted by swbarnett View Post
    I've had this problem with my pannier. If there's even a tiny amount of key still sticking out you may be able to pull it out with a fine pair of long nose pliers. I take it you have a spare key? Before using it smother the lock with CRC or WD40.
    This sounds like good advice. As an impatient, ham-fisted, amateur mechanic I am often too quick at resorting to the hammer. I usually chant the mantra "Take that you bastard" while I pummel the offending part into submission.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cs363 View Post
    What kind of lock is it? Standard key or tubular key? And what brand of lock, or is just some no-name Chinese crappy disc lock?
    It's a kryptonite one, fairly good one I think? ... unfortunately.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swbarnett View Post
    I've had this problem with my pannier. If there's even a tiny amount of key still sticking out you may be able to pull it out with a fine pair of long nose pliers. I take it you have a spare key? Before using it smother the lock with CRC or WD40.
    Good idea... unfortunately nothing at all sticking out. Broke off about halfway down the key. I did try reinserting the remaining key and managed to get it to start turning before it jammed and another bit of the key broke off in it... now it just spins without engaging the tumblers at all

    I also dont have a spare key anymore. I was actually removing it from my bike to throw away because I was nervous about losing the only key I had left... haha.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ironpaw View Post
    It's a kryptonite one, fairly good one I think? ... unfortunately.
    If the key is in the lock it will turn, if you find some way of turning it ! As someone has said load it up with crc, poke the key all the way in and if ya can get a screw driver in the key slot it may turn !

    Or glue something to the face to grab and turn (after cleaning crc off it)

    Edit : just read last post !!! Bummer , angle grinder it is then
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    Quote Originally Posted by Coolz View Post
    This sounds like good advice. As an impatient, ham-fisted, amateur mechanic I am often too quick at resorting to the hammer. I usually chant the mantra "Take that you bastard" while I pummel the offending part into submission.
    Agree... if I could get the key shaft out... or I had a spare key (DOH!). Looks like I might have to try pull out my handy omni-tool (hammer)... or resort to an angle grinder.

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