new to me/used lockset has broken gas lid dust gate

[Guest]

Hi all,

I just purchased a used lockset off ebay to eliminate a lot of keys.

(My bike had different keys for seat/helmet lock, gas tank, ignition plus the aftermarket trunk on the back.)

The new lockset all works with the same key (all on 226) but the new gas tank cap has a problem with the dust gate on the lock --the little metal flap that seals off the inside of the lock doesn't want to open unless you stick the key in at an angle and push it to the side.

Per the locksmith they claim I cannot just remove the dust gate.

Does anyone know if this is true ?

Is it possible for me to re-key the perfectly working gas cap I have to fit the new key by moving wafers over?


sean

[chuck hahn]

Dont know, but if it moves aside with a little key wiggle then why sweat it would be my approach.

[phydeauxmutt]

Have you tried lubricating the flap?

WD-40 is not really a "lubricant", but it might free things up enough to get them moving.

THEN you can use some proper lube to keep the flap moving.

[seanarthurmachado]

It seems like one of the two hinges on the dust flap is broken. to get the flap open you need to hold the key at the top of the keyhole at close to a 50 degree angle and push in to get it to open. Its not easy.

Both myself and the locksmith sprayed wd40 into the lock, no effect.