Taking apart my new trike

[asigetic]

Hey folks I just started to take apart the trike to see what is needed and found out that the cable that opens the trunk does not work. Its a Lehman trike and there is no key as a back up. I was wondering if there was a back up way to open it if the cable does not work. I'm talking about the lower one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Al

 

[Scott1]

There should be a emergency cable release under the seat for the lower trunk or could also be located under the side cover. It is a plain steel cable about 1/16 thick. Good luck. Greg

 

[asigetic]

Now I'm double FFFFFFFFFFFFF I took of the top case completely off and found the cable laying there also broken. Now I'm scratching my head what to do know. I new this deal was to good to be true. What do you do when both cables are broken. Thanks Al

 

[Scott1]

If there is any cable left to pull grab it with vice-grips and pull but don't over do it. Push the trunk door inward to take the pressure off the lock. Try both releases when pushing on the door. Greg

 

[asigetic]

OK my problem is that the Emergency pull cable was broken and laying in the pan so I don't were it Evan went. Can some send me a pick where it came out or a idea where because there is no hole other then the factor cable hole I see. Thanks guys

 

[Scott1]

I am sorry that I am out of ideas for you. You are going to have to disassemble the bike to get at something you can pull to get the trunk open. On my Valkyrie/Lehman Trike the lock has a double latching mechanism where it has one click than a second click lock (lose lock and tight lock) which is adjustable. I would call a Lehman dealer and ask them what you can do to get the trunk open. I know this person can help you if you get in touch with him, George Patrick member name kj5ix http://www.triketalk.com/forum/members/kj5ix-7/ He is a very knowledgeable person. Keep us posted, Greg

 

[Lakeman]

Is the cable for the key lock broken or do you just not have a key. If you don't have a key you may see if you can find a locksmith to "pic" the lock.

 

[asigetic]

the lower trunk does not use a key but suppose to use the original left side case cable and then a emergency pull cable.

 

[RRSCOTT]

My Motor Trike and my friends Roadsmith use the right side to open the bottom trunk.

 

[asigetic]

Update had to drill out the 2 carriage bolts that held the lock mech in place. What I found was that the factory cable was disconnected because the were 2 eyelet rods that were threaded, one on the cable and the other on the latch but had nothing connecting them and of course the back up cable was snapped off.