key issue

[froggy]

Hi all,
I received the key I needed to be able to lock the front fork of my 1962 dream 305 (CA77) but despite the correct key #, it is tough to fit it in and impossible to turn it to lock the fork. I'd like to take the barrel out to check for rust and clean/lubricate the pins and springs.
I am unsure how to get the barrel out: any idea?
thank you
cheers
Ivan

[G-Man]

Remove the screw (or rivet) above the lock. The barrel will slide right out.

Key Number by graham.curtis, on Flickr


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[froggy]

hi Gman.
thank you for the reply.
I had done just that and the barrel would not come out and therefore the reason of my question. I thought there might be a trick to it. There a little groove to the top between the barrel and the frame: maybe one needed to push on something inside there.
Cheers

[G-Man]

Hi

If you drop the front fork you can usually tap it out from inside of the head stock.

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