1958 black phantom missing locking fork key.

[Graffet]

I’m in search of assistance to get a new key for my 1958 schwinn black phantoms locking fork made. The serial number for the bike is E839430. I would like to do this without taking the fork off and disassembling anything. If there’sa way to take the lock assembly out without damaging anything that would be great.

 

[GTs58]

Is there a number on the cylinder? Wes was cutting new keys, but it seems he hasn't been back after moving. Maybe email him and see if he is still reachable by email. Check post #17

Schwinn Cycelocks repaired, keyed & replaced | Services

THANKS GUYS! ALWAYS HAPPY TO GET GOOD FEEDBACK! BEEN DOING SCHWINN CYCELOCKS 30 YEARS! ALSO HAVE A GREAT COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL YALE/SCHWINN KEYS. ONE IN FIVE CHANCE, I HAVE ONE WITH YOUR "AN***" NUMBER ON IT. SHOOT ME A DIRECT EMAIL TO: [email protected] WITH YOUR 'AN' NUMBER. AKA FENDER...

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[Graffet]

Is there a number on the cylinder? Wes was cutting new keys, but it seems he hasn't been back after moving. Maybe email him and see if he is still reachable by email. Check post #17

Schwinn Cycelocks repaired, keyed & replaced | Services

THANKS GUYS! ALWAYS HAPPY TO GET GOOD FEEDBACK! BEEN DOING SCHWINN CYCELOCKS 30 YEARS! ALSO HAVE A GREAT COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL YALE/SCHWINN KEYS. ONE IN FIVE CHANCE, I HAVE ONE WITH YOUR "AN***" NUMBER ON IT. SHOOT ME A DIRECT EMAIL TO: [email protected] WITH YOUR 'AN' NUMBER. AKA FENDER...

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Where on the cylinder? I posted a picture of the key hole.

 

[GTs58]

It should be on the outside face of the cylinder. Your cylinder may have been replaced if not there.

 

[Graffet]

It should be on the outside face of the cylinder. Your cylinder may have been replaced if not there.

Here are more pictures. Please point out what type talking about I’m generally confused.

 

[GTs58]

Looks like there is something there but the pictures are pretty bad. The two on the right. At 2:00 you can see some stampings.

Do you know how to lock and unlock the fork? With the wheel turned to the left you lock the fork and then you can pull out the remains of the key and possible have one made at a locksmith shop.

 

[Graffet]

I see what you mean. Yeah looks like mine doesn’t have any stamping. This makes things difficult…

 

[Schwinn Sales West]

Looks to me like your fork lock key is broken off inside the tumbler.

Any good locksmith (note, there's not many left) can pop that broken end out and cut you a new key from the end he removes.

If you have to do it the hard way you need to remove the welch plug on the bottom of the fork stem and remove the tumbler from the fork stem. It might just be quicker for you to remove the fork stem and headset then you will be able to see what your working on, and be able to take the fork stem "only" to your local locksmith.

John

 

[Xlobsterman]

Looks to me like your fork lock key is broken off inside the tumbler.

Any good locksmith (note, there's not many left) can pop that broken end out and cut you a new key from the end he removes.

If you have to do it the hard way you need to remove the welch plug on the bottom of the fork stem and remove the tumbler from the fork stem. It might just be quicker for you to remove the fork stem and headset then you will be able to see what your working on, and be able to take the fork stem "only" to your local locksmith.

John

I had broken a key off in a deadbolt on my door a few years ago. I removed it from the door, then took it to a hardware store to match it up and get a new one. When I showed it to the guy behind the counter, he laughed, and then went and got a set of small picks. He got the key out, and then cut me a new key for $2 bucks!

 

[Graffet]

Wow that’s a deal! Too bad I’m just completely missing the whole key..