1959 Norton Dominator99 spare key

BionicDan · Feb 24, 2018

Hi all,

I have just purchased a 1959 Norton Dominator99, but it has only one ignition key. Can anyone suggest where I can get a spare - code less - key cut (see pics)...?

Thanks,

BD

ashman · Feb 25, 2018

So simple get a key cut from the one you have and only cost a few $$$.

Nortoniggy · Feb 25, 2018

I didn't think a '59 Dommie had a key?? It's got a magneto hasn't it? Can't see your photobucket picture though.

Ian

norton bob · Feb 25, 2018

Pattern keys are Availiable but they are made from soft stuff and bend, they are so simple to make yourself. Std 59 dommies have coil ignition with the PSR8 keyed switch. Earlier bikes usually have mags as do the later SS bikes. In the Uk some early SS 88/99's were sold with coil ignition, just to confuse the Know it all's.

BionicDan · Feb 25, 2018

ashman said:
So simple get a key cut from the one you have and only cost a few $$$.

I wouldn't have posted my query if I hadn't already tried a locksmith/key-cutter to have one cut! I've tried two, and each tell me I have to go to a 'specialist'.

BionicDan · Feb 25, 2018

Nortoniggy said:
I didn't think a '59 Dommie had a key?? It's got a magneto hasn't it? Can't see your photobucket picture though.

Ian

Well, as I'm new to the '59 Dommie99... I don't know. I've not even started my learning curve apart from finding trouble with having only one key (and hence worrying should I lose it).
Don't know what's happened to the pics. It worked when I posted the query. I notice now it tells me Photobucket images are temporarily disabled... for what reason, I don't know.

BionicDan · Feb 25, 2018

norton bob said:
Pattern keys are Availiable but they are made from soft stuff and bend, they are so simple to make yourself. Std 59 dommies have coil ignition with the PSR8 keyed switch. Earlier bikes usually have mags as do the later SS bikes. In the Uk some early SS 88/99's were sold with coil ignition, just to confuse the Know it all's.

Thanks, NB. I thought it might be a simple case of getting one cut by a metalworker (or doing it myself), but I wasn't sure if there was some 'special' unspoken 'secret' that I had to know about replicating these old keys. What metal would you recommend using?

L.A.B. · Feb 25, 2018

It looks like the standard Lucas PRS8 switch "key" (Lucas part 348341) and should be available from many British bike parts suppliers.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=l...B8AKHTiQCUAQ_AUICigB&biw=1299&bih=720#imgrc=_

BionicDan · Feb 25, 2018

L.A.B. said:
It looks like the standard Lucas PRS8 switch "key" (Lucas part 348341) and should be available from many British bike parts suppliers.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=l...B8AKHTiQCUAQ_AUICigB&biw=1299&bih=720#imgrc=_

Excellent, "L.A.B"
Thanks for that!

Deets55 · Feb 25, 2018

Dan,
That looks like a steel key. You will probably have to go to a regular locksmith. It requires a special cutter probably not found at a big box store
Pete

BionicDan · Feb 25, 2018

Deets55 said:
Dan,
That looks like a steel key. You will probably have to go to a regular locksmith. It requires a special cutter probably not found at a big box store
Pete

Thanks, Pete. LAB sent me links to where I can actually buy replacements.

norton bob · Feb 25, 2018

I had a similar problem getting keys for my Craven Panniers, in the end had to order keys on the internet that were a different code and bigger,then get my local guy to recut to my pattern.

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