Twoddle Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 I had the fire brigade do mine for me once, fortunately the bicycle was only locked to itself so I carried in to the nearest fire station along with the original documents as proof of ownership and they cut the D-lock off with an industrial cutter. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38949-bike-lock-problem-cash-prize-offered/page/2/#findComment-701189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyman Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Kimondies Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> What type of keys is used to open the d-lock> > A) barrel shape key > B) A standard yale shape key> > The photo doesn't show what key is need to open> the lock.It's the small barrel/tube-type key not Yale shape (I've tried the biro method, could find a biro that would fit!)> > David Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38949-bike-lock-problem-cash-prize-offered/page/2/#findComment-701209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyman Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 mikeb Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I've had this before. Angle grinder is the key,> though you will need to plug it in somewhere. Car> jack will not do a decent lock - I broke one and> was very apologetic. And yes, the police stopped> me halfway through but showing some ID and being> awfully polite seemed to do the trick.> > Good luck - Free the Herne Hill One!The problem would be plugging it in - bike is right inside station. I think Callow have a battery operated one - if nobody takes up my offer I'm going to ask Callow if they will still charge if they turn up and station manager stops them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38949-bike-lock-problem-cash-prize-offered/page/2/#findComment-701211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyman Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 mynamehere Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> What if? what if you called the bike lock company> and asked about the problem. Have you been to a> locksmith? We have 2 keys for these locks. You> must have had 2 keys? and the other key? where do> you keep all your spare keys?Had two keys, the second one was left on a bunch when I rented a holiday flat in Edinburgh in 2007 - am trying to find phone number of landlady on off-chance she still has key. Lock should be easy to crack - Herne hill Cycles say it's a type that has been discontinued because it can be opened easily, probably by biro method (google it).The whole thing is both frustrating and spooky - the bike key was on my key ring and somehow fell off. All the other keys are fine though. Call Derren Brown! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38949-bike-lock-problem-cash-prize-offered/page/2/#findComment-701212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 sandyman - have cleared a bit of space in Inbox, i have bolt cutters if ya wanna borrow them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38949-bike-lock-problem-cash-prize-offered/page/2/#findComment-701239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyman Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 Competition now closed Kid Kruger's bolt cutters.Did the trick. Attracted quite a crowd though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38949-bike-lock-problem-cash-prize-offered/page/2/#findComment-702201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help-Ma-Boab Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Yay, great news. I presume KKs bolt croppers did the trick, not bike lock? Anyhoo, great news and this plus a few don revvies signals the official start of the Xmas build up...CHARGE.sandyman Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Competition now closed Kid Kruger's bike lock> Did the trick. Attracted quite a crowd though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38949-bike-lock-problem-cash-prize-offered/page/2/#findComment-702247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 They were bolt cutters !Not a bike lock..Anyway glad yer bike's sorted. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38949-bike-lock-problem-cash-prize-offered/page/2/#findComment-702257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyman Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 KidKruger Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> They were bolt cutters !> Not a bike lock..> Anyway glad yer bike's sorted.sorry, the strain must have taken its toll on my brain, written with one hand in a hurry, now corrected! thanks again for your help. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/38949-bike-lock-problem-cash-prize-offered/page/2/#findComment-702301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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