The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: livingdeadhead on August 08, 2013, 03:47:10 AM
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watcha think? need keys tho , the panniers are open but the locks that attatch to the frames are locked ! any ideas ?
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Hard to tell from the photo but if you have the old style suitcase locks, you should be able to make a key to fit. If you can find a key that will fit in the lock, it just takes some filing. The key only needs one lobe to unlock it. I can send you a photo of the one I made for mine when I get home.
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ok thanks!
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Nice looking bags! I'd say you stole em!
There are places to get new keys. Somewhere your side of the pond.
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Crazy price for such good looking cases!!!
Congrats!!
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i think this is the reason i got them so cheap, he couldn't get all the title in!
BMW MOTORBIKE PANNIERS x 2 - BMW TOURING PANNIERS - SOLD... (190877*****)
browncas | 2636 | 99.4%
Your maximum bid: £35.00
Sale date: 07/08/13
Tracking number: --
when i went onto the ad it read 'sold as seen no keys'
probably everybody thought they'd been sold and didn't bother reading it all? i'll let you know about the key situation!
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right! where do i find the numbers? lol
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Here is a scan of the key that we made to fit my bags. As you can see, it is real simple, more of a latch than a key. The main trick is to find a key that will fit into the lock. If you look down the lock you will see that it only has one tumbler and you my be able to open it with a pick. Good luck.
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very james bond! i'll give it a go , i know theres a number on the side of the catch , if i cant do it theres a locksmith who might be able to pick it for me, cheers dave
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Only if James Bond travels with a pair of vice grips and a rat tail file.
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nah, just the laser beam wristwatch and 'little nell'
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Key numbers and make are on the locks they can be purchased from auto locksmiths in CA
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success! nipped in to harrolds in sheffield , they didn't want to look at them at first then the locksmith took 'em in the back and 10 minutes later came back with a set of keys! they work fine apart from 1 lock which doesn't quite lock but i'll keep oiling it and trying it. £7.50 ! great
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oiled it tried it a few times now working - happy mode engaged.....
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Good for you - you got a heck of a deal!
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yes ! nice set of working panniers for £40.00 ! just need the frames now :)
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Great job finding those keys,I have an identical set of cases but not branded BMW,I have often looked at the keys and thought hope I don't lose them,BTW I only lock the cases to the bike but not the cases them selves,reason?naughty people can look inside but can't pinch the cases and don't jigger the lock trying to open them,also I have rubber straps that secure the cases to the bike so they cannot fall off if you havn't locked them on properly,don't ask how I know this,cheers Nev from OZ
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used to do that with my top boxes! yes they're some cnuts about! i've heard about them making breaks for freedom too! i might use some little ratchet straps. mellow greetings from the uk!