Frame Lock

[51FL]

I am wondering who if anyone sells a solid reproduction of the fork lock that goes in the neck of an oem wishbone frame , also on a side note can you modify a set of 60 and up trees to make the neck lock work with them

[exeric]

I got my neck lock from Bill's in Penn. I think he's also known as zimalady on ebay. The deadbolt, spring, and freeze plug came from V-Twin. 1951's don't use the s.s. trim ring. If you find an old time locksmith, he should be able to make Briggs and Stratton keys. You could put paint or ink on the end of the deadbolt to leave a mark on your neck stem, then drill a hole to allow the deadbolt to clear.

[51FL]

How does the deadbolt come out

[Robert Luland]

Is the orignal cylinder still in the frame?

[51FL]

No Robert , I only have the hole in the neck where it would go

[exeric]

The lock cylinder would have to be removeable (i.e. don't pin it). The lock has a cam on it's business end and when the cam rotates, it moves the deadbolt in and out.

If you have a deadbolt rusted in your frame, you could drill and tap it through the hole in the front of the neck, and slide hammer it out.

[Robert Luland]

Then you need the whole sha-bang! Does this have to be correct? The one Bill sells is an H prefix key and has the stainless cover that is 55 and up. I suggest you read this thread first. http://www.hydra-glide.com/phpBB3/vi...php?f=5&t=7664 and then this one http://www.antiquemotorcycle.org/bbo...-lock-question . skip over the parts were I'm banging heads with the dummies. My name is Bob. Only Grandma.

[51FL]

I drilled the pin took the lock cyl out and all that is left in the frame is the ''pin'' it moves freely i just cant see how that can be removed

[Robert Luland]

Go to your local auto store and buy a magnet on a stick. Just make sure the diameter is small enough to fit though the neck hole or put a blob of window putty on the end of a rod. Bob L

[51FL]

Inside the Neck where them Steering Stem Goes?? I have it moving free , i just couldnt see how it would fit out that way , it hits on the front of the neck before being able to make the swing out , am i doing something wrong?

[Rubone]

There is a welch plug on the front of the stem. It must be removed to get the pin out!
Robbie

[51FL]

Front of the stem?? Im not understanding on the front of the neck ??

[Robert Luland]

There is a Welsh plug on the front of the neck. Might be covered up by bonndo. It will be in direct line with the pin. Now go read those posts and learn. I got to get back to Spanky and the gang. Bob L

[51FL]

Thanks for all the help , i shoulda payed closer attention before painting the frame , looks like the old one is staying in ... WOOPS , next time ill look better

[Robert Luland]

What is your name already? You can still install a new cylinder but the damage you did to the slit pin hole is going to pose a problem.