What do you do if your bike key breaks?
Try to use a pair of tweezers or needle nose pliers to get the piece out. If that does not work and your bike is locked up, your only option is to contact a locksmith and have them remove the lock.
How do you remove a broken half key from a lock?
Insert a screwdriver into the lock, and turn it back to its default vertical position. Insert the tip of a pair of needle-nosed pliers into the keyhole. Try to grip the broken key and pull it out. This technique is most likely to work if the key broke at its head and all the cuts are inside the lock.
Can you replace a bike lock key?
You can order new bike lock keys from your local specialist retailer. Much like Kryptonite Keys, when you purchased your lock you should have received a security card which has a code on it that enables new keys to be cut.
Can a locksmith make a new key for a bike lock?
Simple thing to do is to ask. A good locksmith can copy most styles of keys, including “barrel” keys. The only “gotcha” is whether they can get the blank. (In the US there’s generally no legal restriction on copying keys, even if stamped “Do Not Copy”.
How do you take off a bike lock without the key?
A pair of wire cutters or a pair of bolt croppers/cutters should do the trick. This is one of the safest and easiest ways to remove a bike lock without keys. Using an angle grinder, you’ll be able to cut through any bike lock. If you have an angle grinder or other similar power tools, you may decide to use these.
How do you get a broken key out of a lock without pliers?
If the keyhole is big enough, it’s sometimes possible to push the jigsaw or hacksaw blade into the top part of the keyhole, pushing it far enough back into the lock, into a position where the serrations on the blade can be used to pull the broken bit out.
What do you do if you don’t have a bike lock?
How to Secure a Bike Without a Lock
- Don’t let yours be their first choice. Let your bike get lost in the crowd. Park next to a nicer bike.
- Improvise a lock. Zip ties. Vines and twigs. Bungee cord. Helmet strap.
- Dismantle your bike. Remove a wheel. Loosen a wheel. Dislodge the chain. Take your seat post.
What should I do if my key broke in the lock?
If you can retrieve the broken part of the key from the lock, do so. One method is to use a key extraction tool, which you should be able to find online. If you are unable to remove the key, you will need to call a locksmith to remove it.
Do you need a locksmith to open a bike lock?
No matter what lock you have, a locksmith will be able to open it. When it comes to looking at how to open a bike lock, many people overlook calling a locksmith. It takes all of the guesswork out of the equation and delivers you a professional who will understand the best way to open your bike lock.
What to do with a broken SKS key?
Do not attempt to open the lock using the broken key or you could force the broken part deeper. Once the core is clear, you can order replacement keys. Look for the SKS code number on the part of the key that attaches to your key ring. Keys can be ordered from your local dealer , directly from us. Keys are $4.50.
Is there a way to decode a bike lock?
Most of the standard combination cable/padlock bike locks are quite simple to decode. These types of locks and their padlock counterparts should not be confused with combination dials (which you manipulate like a safe and are often seen on school lockers).