Help! my keys were stolen and I cannot free my bike!
06-25-05, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by r-dub
any cordless angle grinder is going to run through several batteries on its way through a decent ulock. I'd rec. working on your bic technique and trying some more locksmiths...
Here is one for a reciprocating saw (Sawzall):
They call it a Carbide Grit Edge Blade. This will cut almost any ulock in minutes.
06-25-05, 04:06 PM
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i'm going to throw in another vote for the grinder. I've used them. It works. I've cut through krypto u-locks within less than two minutes using the plug in kind. i've never tried cordless.
Another option, if you have some sort of proof of ownership (and this is a long shot) is to contact the police and have them remove the lock for you. They have to this with abandoned bikes after a time, and they have the tools and know-how to do it.
(sorry if someone mentioned this already, i didn't take the time to read everyone's answers).
J
Another option, if you have some sort of proof of ownership (and this is a long shot) is to contact the police and have them remove the lock for you. They have to this with abandoned bikes after a time, and they have the tools and know-how to do it.
(sorry if someone mentioned this already, i didn't take the time to read everyone's answers).
J
06-25-05, 05:35 PM
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After reading this thread, I looked for my serial numbers on the BB, but didn't find much. So I took my dremel and carved 'HereNT' into the paint. That should help if I ever have to prove proof of ownership... I hope...
06-25-05, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by HereNT
After reading this thread, I looked for my serial numbers on the BB, but didn't find much. So I took my dremel and carved 'HereNT' into the paint. That should help if I ever have to prove proof of ownership... I hope...
06-25-05, 07:29 PM
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they do make a special blade for cutting through metal. You'll need to get whatever blade diameter fits your grinder but a cutting wheel should be only about an eigth of an inch thick. Don't get the 1/4 inch wheels, a thin blade is cutting much less metal. I don't know about in spain, but if I were renting something here, they usually let you get more blades than you need then you return the ones you don't use. It really shouldn't take more than two blades max but get extras just in case.
I haven't used an 18 volt grinder to cut a ulock before but I have cut plenty of metal catwalk with a regular cardide tipped blade in a 14v circular saw and my guess would be that you wouldn't have a battery problem cutting through a ulock.
let us know when you get it off, how you did it and how long it took.
Originally Posted by r-dub
any cordless angle grinder is going to run through several batteries on its way through a decent ulock.
let us know when you get it off, how you did it and how long it took.
06-25-05, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Judah
Sorry to hear this man, I think you should give the bic pen another shot though. It doesn't have to be a bic pen either, you just need to find a hard plastic tube that will fit snugly over the cylinder. If that doesn't work, a honda or volvo car jack should do the trick nicely.
I have two Volvos in the driveway, but I doubt that I could get either over to Valencia Espania in short order.
06-26-05, 12:55 AM
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click MOVIES, and then BIKE THEIF. Sad, sad film. No one gives a sh*t anymore...
click MOVIES, and then BIKE THEIF. Sad, sad film. No one gives a sh*t anymore...
06-26-05, 01:39 AM
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Go visit the Fire Dept. if you are in a decent sized city they may have a wide variety of tools to show you to cut locks to all the locked burning buildings. They do in the USA.
06-26-05, 07:03 AM
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Yes, call los bomberos unless it costs too much. They have a hydraulic tool that can cut up cars... 10 sec.
If the lock is a krypto evolution 2000, the infamous bic-prone one, you can pop it open in 2 sec. Just find a pen with a slightly smaller diameter than the lock so it gets a bit stuck. Jam it in hard and turn as key. If it is an other kind of tubular tumbler, see my PM.
If the lock is a krypto evolution 2000, the infamous bic-prone one, you can pop it open in 2 sec. Just find a pen with a slightly smaller diameter than the lock so it gets a bit stuck. Jam it in hard and turn as key. If it is an other kind of tubular tumbler, see my PM.
06-26-05, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by MattyO
thanks to everyone for the advice.
Well, after I made my orignal posts I hopped on a bus with photos of the bike (the closest thing to proof of ownership that I have here in Spain) a hacksaw and 5 extra blades. I spoke to the cops first and they gave me an indifferent nod of permission.
Trying to cut that metal with the hacksaw I had was an exercise in futility. The blade didn't even scratch the metal. Do I need a special blade?
Someoone wrote about "abrasive blades" - are these special blades for cutting through hardened steel?
I put another cheap lock on it, so now there are 3 locks total. I feel a little better about it being a little safer, but I'm still worried. The beach is in a sort of sketchy area, so the sooner I get it out of there, the better.
I had a friend call some locksmiths yesterday and she said they all turned her down... I'm not sure why. I'm gonna try again Monday morning (nothing is open here on Sundays)
I'm gonna look into renting a cordless anglegrinder, too. If I get one, does anyone know if they make specific blades for cutting metal?
Why couldn't this have happened to me in SF?
thanks again for your help
Well, after I made my orignal posts I hopped on a bus with photos of the bike (the closest thing to proof of ownership that I have here in Spain) a hacksaw and 5 extra blades. I spoke to the cops first and they gave me an indifferent nod of permission.
Trying to cut that metal with the hacksaw I had was an exercise in futility. The blade didn't even scratch the metal. Do I need a special blade?
Someoone wrote about "abrasive blades" - are these special blades for cutting through hardened steel?
I put another cheap lock on it, so now there are 3 locks total. I feel a little better about it being a little safer, but I'm still worried. The beach is in a sort of sketchy area, so the sooner I get it out of there, the better.
I had a friend call some locksmiths yesterday and she said they all turned her down... I'm not sure why. I'm gonna try again Monday morning (nothing is open here on Sundays)
I'm gonna look into renting a cordless anglegrinder, too. If I get one, does anyone know if they make specific blades for cutting metal?
Why couldn't this have happened to me in SF?
thanks again for your help
S/F,
CEYA!
06-26-05, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ceya
You need a diamond bit cut blade for the hack saw. We used them alot in NYC. I used it on my bike in 1987 when my keys fell down a drain during a down pour.
S/F,
CEYA!
S/F,
CEYA!
06-26-05, 11:17 AM
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Just to update those of you following this thread -
I went back today and enlisted the help of the beach cops. In my horrible broken Spanish I explained my situation to them (again) and we had a walk down the boardwalk to where the bike is.
This time we tried 36" bolt cutters. No dice. They made slight dents on the lock, but there is no way they were gonna cut through.
I'm going back tomorrow with a bag of pens and a six pack of beer.
I have tried unsuccessfully in the past to pop the lock with a bic but some kind soul suggested a specific technique, so I'm going to have another shot at it.
If that doesnt work, I've located a tool rental place. Hopefully they have a chordless saw/angle grinder.
I'll post results tomorrow.
thanks again for your help.
M
I went back today and enlisted the help of the beach cops. In my horrible broken Spanish I explained my situation to them (again) and we had a walk down the boardwalk to where the bike is.
This time we tried 36" bolt cutters. No dice. They made slight dents on the lock, but there is no way they were gonna cut through.
I'm going back tomorrow with a bag of pens and a six pack of beer.
I have tried unsuccessfully in the past to pop the lock with a bic but some kind soul suggested a specific technique, so I'm going to have another shot at it.
If that doesnt work, I've located a tool rental place. Hopefully they have a chordless saw/angle grinder.
I'll post results tomorrow.
thanks again for your help.
M
06-26-05, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by King of Kadence
You need a cordless anglegrinder
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06-26-05, 04:30 PM
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well, my camera was also stolen, along with the keys (the whole courier bag), so I cant send a digital pic, but maybe I'll pic up a disposable camera tomorrow before I liberate my baby.
07-01-05, 04:15 PM
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Well, the owner has now being trying to unlock his Kryptonite lock for almost a week. Lots of helpful folks have posted to claim that THEY could open his lock in just a couple of seconds, and some folks were "kind" enough to tell every crook in the world with a computer just how to do so.
But, the fact remains, even a well-equipped Pro with the best tools is likely to need ten minutes or more to open the "best" Kryptonite locks without damaging the bike. And most folks can't open a Kryptonite in a week, as this thread illustrates.
But, the fact remains, even a well-equipped Pro with the best tools is likely to need ten minutes or more to open the "best" Kryptonite locks without damaging the bike. And most folks can't open a Kryptonite in a week, as this thread illustrates.
07-01-05, 04:23 PM
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Ok...here it is...cut the frame and forget the bike...LOL! Nah man try to rig up a angle grinder even if corded to your car Cigarette lighter adapter they got them. Call Ghostbuster maybe they can help!
07-01-05, 05:52 PM
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get a cordless sawzall and some demo or search and rescue blades and its done even the cheap one at home depot is good enough
07-01-05, 05:56 PM
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maybe he got arrested for trying to steal the bike
PS I didn't know every thief on the internet was on this board! Now it makes sense how we're up to 13,000 members
PS I didn't know every thief on the internet was on this board! Now it makes sense how we're up to 13,000 members
07-01-05, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Bikeophile
maybe he got arrested for trying to steal the bike
PS I didn't know every thief on the internet was on this board! Now it makes sense how we're up to 13,000 members
PS I didn't know every thief on the internet was on this board! Now it makes sense how we're up to 13,000 members
yeah, ill give him the benifit of the doubt and belive his story, but the problem with that kind of questions is a (newbie) theif could use the suggestion, not that its really that hard to figure out how to defete any kind of bike lock that you would reasonably want to haul around.
im not pointing fingers at anyone, just making an obvious observation.
07-01-05, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by alanbikehouston
Well, the owner has now being trying to unlock his Kryptonite lock for almost a week. Lots of helpful folks have posted to claim that THEY could open his lock in just a couple of seconds, and some folks were "kind" enough to tell every crook in the world with a computer just how to do so.
also, a lot of people here, including me, have met mattyO, so it's not like it's some random asking, besides which, searching on the string 'kryptonite pick' in google turns up everything an aspiring thief could need to get started https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...=Google+Search
07-01-05, 09:34 PM
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that would be so funny. Like a Honda Civic would struggle...I know some guys with F250 Diesels. So much torgue. Could rip the bike, wall and whatever else out of the way!