Anyone get a replacement key for the OEM topcase. I purchased one on Ebay complete ($50 complete w/base-yes OEM TopCase), but only one key came with case. I had a Givi key and that key was fatter then the Honda OEM key and groove was different.
The locksmith I went to was next to shady looking bar and strip joint. I simply carry protection (no not kind!!), go during the day time, and keep my head on a swivel. Kinda fun travelling to the dark side, reminds me of younger years in foreign ports.Our one locksmith here is mobile. He has a shop in his house, but does all his business out of a largish van which is a complete shop. He has a genset for power and uses a bus heater for heat. One wall of his van is covered with a cabinet with small drawers for his blanks all nicely labeled. You simply call him and he meets you wherever you tell him.
Alex, you just reminded me that my dad had a beautiful Bowie knife that he probably bought in the 40s or early 50s. I sure hope its still in his dresser.do have a concealed carry permit for my Bowie Knife. I very rarely carry.
George,I had a couple of spares made from Ilco blanks. One has the numbers x111 and ym55 on it and the other is marked 1605.
Last year, I lost the topcase key and my spare was locked inside the topcase. I pushed out the hinge pins and was able to squeeze my hand in enough to get the spare. Now I carry the spare elsewhere.
The only thing I know for sure is the knife is much older than 1960. I also remember you could shave with it.If your dad's Bowie is a "Randall", it is worth many $$$. I would insure it and lock it up. You could probably do an even trade for another NT. I collect Bowie knives and have a couple dozen--some hand made and some knock offs. I have a Randall knock off. The Bowie is still the penultimate fighting knife. James Bowie was a big guy. The original knife was 17" overall length and had an 11.5" blade. One quarter of the blade was double edged, and the top of the blade had a brass sleeve designed to catch the opponent's blade. A lot of thought went into that knife.
Did you have to provide the blanks or did he make them from scratch?the locksmith made me a bunch of ignition keys
He had the blanks in stock--ilco X265 HD109Did you have to provide the blanks or did he make them from scratch?
There is a locksmith in Bangor who has a brick and mortar shop. He is the go-to-guy for all of the locksmiths in eastern Maine. He is fantastic. I swear he has every key blank every made. Triumph charges an arm and a leg for blanks keys. This guy had suitable blanks and I think I payed $2 per key, maybe it was $3. The problem is he is getting near retirement and at least he doesn't see anybody coming along to take over.Our one locksmith here is mobile. He has a shop in his house, but does all his business out of a largish van which is a complete shop. He has a genset for power and uses a bus heater for heat. One wall of his van is covered with a cabinet with small drawers for his blanks all nicely labeled. You simply call him and he meets you wherever you tell him.