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U-locks are not hard but it is a secret.
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Lost my key, bike locked up in the City of Sydney. Help!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maddie K Sep 22, 2012. 19 Replies 0 Likes
So I have learnt two important lessons today.1: I'm a complete and utter idiot for not already doing 2, there is no excuse.2: I should have written down my Kryptonite key code STAT.My bike is…Continue
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"If it is a U lock I can do it for you but I won't be in town till Sunday arvo. i am not sure what that kind is.
U-locks are not hard but it is a secret."
Garryw replied to Maddie K's discussion Lost my key, bike locked up in the City of Sydney. Help!"
Well...the carbide hacksaw blades are $11.95
Didn't someone else get into trouble hereabouts a while back mentioning a 12v electric air compressor to pump one's tyres? I think the counter ran along the lines of…"
yogi replied to Maddie K's discussion Lost my key, bike locked up in the City of Sydney. Help!"hahaha... thanks for the update.
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yogi left a comment for Maddie K"Lost your key huh! got and friends with a similar lock. Test the keys. sometimes you get a match."
"But that way you don't end up with a $545 cordless angle grinder.
Mmm... angle grinding - the second best way to have fun with your lycra on."
"On a side note, the most important key is not the one on your key ring, but the spare you keep in a safe place (Situbius, c.21st century AD)."
Mark Lambert replied to Maddie K's discussion Lost my key, bike locked up in the City of Sydney. Help!"I've seen someone use a Dremel to cut through a solid bike lock. Didn't take long at all, maybe a minute or so. Lots of pretty sparks."
"Why use elbow grease when there's a power tool for the job?
Also, just put on a high-vis vest and hard hat - then no one will ever question what you're doing."
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Garryw replied to Maddie K's discussion Lost my key, bike locked up in the City of Sydney. Help!"
I was going to bring vice grips anyway John to help hold the lock while sawing. Perhaps should not disclose the outcome in case it actually works!"
Ian replied to Maddie K's discussion Lost my key, bike locked up in the City of Sydney. Help!"Do you know anyone down at City of Sydney Fire Station? Maybe wander on down and explain your story, you might be lucky and find the Rescue Station Officer in a good mood and willing to do some "extrication drill" on your lock with the…"
Maddie K replied to Maddie K's discussion Lost my key, bike locked up in the City of Sydney. Help!"Update:
Called CoS, they have a 24 hour general info line, brilliant. Put me through to the ranger and he told me to go for it with the sign and gave me his contact details in case anyone asks what I'm doing.
Went to the bike with milk crates…"
Garryw replied to Maddie K's discussion Lost my key, bike locked up in the City of Sydney. Help!"
Just off the top of my head...
1. It might be quicker to undo the sign yourself, just check what kind of screws fix it to the pole, and you'll need a helper and step ladder to lift the bike over the top.
2. A hire place can proved you…"
Tim replied to Maddie K's discussion Lost my key, bike locked up in the City of Sydney. Help!"Removing the sign sounds like a good idea... you need two shifting spanners...ask CoS to help. Then you've got your bike and lock back, and you just need new keys (http://www.kryptonitelock.com/Pages/OrderKeys.aspx)"
Maddie K replied to Maddie K's discussion Lost my key, bike locked up in the City of Sydney. Help!"Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately there's not a car-jack sized space the way it's locked up I don't think :(
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- At 9:11pm on September 21, 2012, yogi said…
Lost your key huh!
got and friends with a similar lock. Test the keys. sometimes you get a match.
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