Cougar Posted March 15, 2013 Share #26 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) Jim on trike talk has used his for about 2 years now. .He also says a few of his friends have them on there Trike now and all are happy. Mine will be here in a couple days. You can not use the Hannigan Cam. Just open the hole a tad larger install and maybe file the Locking part inside a little wider. you can also adjust it , as I have replaced my lock a few times already over the years. pretty simple, I think this T is the closes to Hannigans set up IF FLAT CAM IS ORDERED if not all you have the do is take a hammer and flatten the bend on the cam. (the one the vendor shows) I think he will re-add the flat cam soon though. If anything I will dremal the slot into the new part if I need to..I will keep you posted in a few days to what I think input this. Jeff Edited March 15, 2013 by Cougar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted March 15, 2013 Share #27 Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) I found this T-Bar lock while doing online searches. It will require drilling two small holes, one on either side of the shaft. Would that be advisable that close to the shaft? The price is right! http://www.sears.com/prime-line-product-locking-t-handle/p-SP102A19475S6247456106?prdNo=47 Handle is too long and would interfer with the trunk. Probably made for a garage door. On the flat cam of the one I used I didn't have to cut a slot . It just fits tight against the body. Maybe mine is too short to reach that metal tab but it felt pretty strong. I'll revisit that today. Larry UPDATE: OK so after checking the cam it comes just short of the metal bracket Hannigan uses. So I'm going to add an extended cam to the latch so it'll engage the metal bracket. Needed or not my thinking is it'll be a stronger locked trunk then. Edited March 15, 2013 by Carbon_One update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabeetom Posted March 15, 2013 Share #28 Posted March 15, 2013 I'm a 'one key fits all' kinda guy. Any R&D in that area would be greatly 'preciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 15, 2013 Share #29 Posted March 15, 2013 I just keep my lower trunk key in my top trunk... and lock that with the Trike Key. But having the (T) handle will be nice to not have to un-lock and lock every single time you need to go into the trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_N_Last Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share #30 Posted March 16, 2013 Jim on trike talk has used his for about 2 years now. .He also says a few of his friends have them on there Trike now and all are happy. Mine will be here in a couple days. You can not use the Hannigan Cam. Just open the hole a tad larger install and maybe file the Locking part inside a little wider. you can also adjust it , as I have replaced my lock a few times already over the years. pretty simple, I think this T is the closes to Hannigans set up IF FLAT CAM IS ORDERED if not all you have the do is take a hammer and flatten the bend on the cam. (the one the vendor shows) I think he will re-add the flat cam soon though. If anything I will dremal the slot into the new part if I need to..I will keep you posted in a few days to what I think input this. Jeff Thanks Jeff & Larry; I'm going with the simpler latch that Jeff is using. If the cam lever doesn't reach the Hannigan metal bracket, I'll just glue a metal plate to the underside/inside trunk where the latch hits to prevent wear. Ordered with eBay seller yesterday. If I don't like it, I'll just throw it away at this price. I don't know why Hannigan wouldn't alter their builds for a better latch. It would polish off their great product. JohnnyB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 16, 2013 Share #31 Posted March 16, 2013 I know what you mean Johnny, it's just one of many petty little things that I don't like about mine too! Otherwise the Hannigan is one of the best, if not THE best conversion kits out there. It's all about the fine details that they could improve on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 16, 2013 Share #32 Posted March 16, 2013 Yup,,, Thinking that is the cheapest mod they ever made , since the rest of the trike is pretty darn well built. but skimp on a lock I am thinking they Paid about the same price for the OEM as we did on that eBay one... Hey did you ask for the (FLAT CAM) ??? If not you can hammer out the bent one. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_N_Last Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share #33 Posted March 16, 2013 Yup,,, Thinking that is the cheapest mod they ever made , since the rest of the trike is pretty darn well built. but skimp on a lock I am thinking they Paid about the same price for the OEM as we did on that eBay one... Hey did you ask for the (FLAT CAM) ??? If not you can hammer out the bent one. Jeff Yes Jeff; I remembered to ask for the "Flat Cam" in the comments. Thanks; JohnnyB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted March 16, 2013 Share #34 Posted March 16, 2013 I found this one during an internet search and it appears to be a direct copy of the one recieved from Tri-Wing - http://jintay.en.alibaba.com/product/229919722-215341401/Zinc_Alloy_Furniture_Cabinet_T_Handle_Lock.html I sent the company a request for costs and you'd be supprised how liitle the per unit cost was. The return e-mail said minumin order was 2000 units at a cost of (ready for this?) $2.80 each. Just no way one of us could invest that much for so many. Grainger has one very close to this one too at a cost of $54. Way too much IMHO. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 18, 2013 Share #35 Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) I got both my (T) locks today in the mail took 2 days. All I can say is that there really well built and strong. 100 % better then the Hannigans cheap lock system. I got both bent cam and straight cam as I didn't know with out asking if we could get the flat cam . the chrome is really good as well, Now to get one of these bad boys installed . now to find the time LOL. anyways I am impressed. Heck at these prices I my order a few more just to keep around. Also, the picture on eBay doesn't do this lock justest at all :-) Will report back soon. Jeff Edited March 18, 2013 by Cougar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwrmcusn Posted March 19, 2013 Share #36 Posted March 19, 2013 OK, someone...Cougar??....take the initiative and order a bunch of these for us. I'd surely take one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 19, 2013 Share #37 Posted March 19, 2013 Al, Just go to the link and order one. really fast shipping. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showpost.php?p=748317&postcount=22 Hoping to work on mine tonight.. add that you want a flat cam in the notes. pretty simple, not sure what your asking in your post Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwrmcusn Posted March 19, 2013 Share #38 Posted March 19, 2013 Ordered...did not see a place to add the "flat cam" query, so I guess I'll have to pound it flat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 19, 2013 Share #39 Posted March 19, 2013 No, email him right now and say you want the flat cam on that order. there very fast to respond. and HURRY as they ship super fast. I just did the same thing about an hour ago and email him as well. I ordered two more Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 19, 2013 Share #40 Posted March 19, 2013 Yah! I did the same thing this AM! I was going to put that in comments with paypal but the system didn't work that way this time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 19, 2013 Share #41 Posted March 19, 2013 Go to that Item and go to contact seller.. then he will fix it. trying to get him to add the flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 19, 2013 Share #42 Posted March 19, 2013 Took about 10 Min's to install it. but still trying to figure out how Jim Got it to latch, I am almost thinking he cut the rubber in that area to make the latch close? as the shaft/threaded part is shorter then the OEM lock... Will report back Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 19, 2013 Share #43 Posted March 19, 2013 OK, what I did was remove the Hannigan lock stop inside the trunk and bent the cam at a angle and now it closes and locks Going to bend the cam a little more so it not as tight. I think this will work fine. If you guys come up with any other options let me know. I also have a few pictures I can post of how I did mine. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 19, 2013 Share #44 Posted March 19, 2013 This will give you a idea of how I did mine. pretty simple and NO DAMN KEY When you remove the old lock there will be a ring mark there and that is where I put the RED mark.. I might have gone over just a tad. I used the round drum sander on my Dremal tool worked perfect. Then removed the inside post for the old lock. And adjust the Cam to make a nice fit. Good luck! Jeff [ATTACH]74890[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]74891[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]74892[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]74893[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]74894[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]74895[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]74896[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First_N_Last Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #45 Posted March 19, 2013 Excellent Job with pictures & info! Mine should arrive any day now. Thanks a bunch Jeff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 19, 2013 Share #46 Posted March 19, 2013 Your welcome and thanks John . I just thought of something , I think I will cut a small strip of thin aluminum and goop it to the underside of the rubber molding where the cam is making contact the molding is pretty strong , but maybe will help for wear over time OH , and go back in an apply some medium strength loc-tit as well to the cam and the large nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted March 19, 2013 Share #47 Posted March 19, 2013 Go to that Item and go to contact seller.. then he will fix it. trying to get him to add the flats. Just heard back from seller that it's too late, it already shipped. Time to McGuiver... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 19, 2013 Share #48 Posted March 19, 2013 LOL yeah you will be fine, ya gatta bend the part anyways, I have both angle and flat, I thought I almost was going to have to use the angle type, one slug hammer whack otta do it and YES that seller is super fast, sheesh- no messing around with him. and if it dont work out I will send you a flat if you need it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbaldy Posted March 21, 2013 Share #49 Posted March 21, 2013 I hope these pictures help. I see that cougar has done something different. If you have the bent one don't straighten it out the dimenions should be the same as the old lock in length. I bought the straight and just notched it and put a rubber boot on the stem in the trunk to take up the slop. make sure you notch the blade the same as the old one. does this make sense at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 21, 2013 Share #50 Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Jim.. well that was my plan to notch the cam.. except the bar kept hitting the trunk as if the end of where the cam bolts on is not long enough.. and hits the trunk rubber , so I had to bend it to make it reach. are you saying you extended it a bit? I will call you today from work later. :-) see your photo # 4 I see that you have the leanth , Mine is a shorter reach . So the I had to bend for the reach othewise it just hits the lip of the trunk/ Jeff Edited March 21, 2013 by Cougar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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