The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: fixer on March 19, 2007, 09:09:40 PM
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just bought a "CL special". case keys are missing. do the system cases have a universal key, or a limited number of options?
looks like a simple "luggage" key.
sorry, seller's pic taken on their new phone... i don't usually have sideways pix.
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Most likely a limited number of standard keys. I have never looked at these but the Krauser bags have a number on the part the key actually sticks into which can be used to order a pre-cut key. There are several folks on here with these cases so they can tell you for sure... I got the keys for some old Krausers from Bob's BMW for $3-$4 each after supplying the number...
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on my innital inspection, i didn't see any code numbers... doesn't mean they ain't there tho.
still gotta bring it home, so i'll know more tomorrow... might be able to swing my the beemer dealer on the way home.
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OMG! :o
The Earths' axis shifted!
(sorry fixer, couldn't help myself...)
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Rob, can you help him out with where to look for the key numbers on his Touring bags?
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The latches have a small black cover that you have to lift to access the key hole. I think the 3 digit key code is there. Check out this earlier thread regarding the saddlebag keys. http://suraklyn.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1165368421 There is a link at the bottom of the thread to Snowbum's site with loads of information.
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OK, I just went out to verify the location and I was wrong. Here is a picture of the keycode on Graham's bag (at the latch that attaches the bag to the bike)
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi129.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp210%2Fcabcgec%2FMotorcycles%2FMVC-223F.jpg&hash=051eb5cb7166a77cb71c8e208f510fcff4fdf1fe)
Here is another picture that gives a better idea of the location on the latch where the code is.
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi129.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp210%2Fcabcgec%2FMotorcycles%2FMVC-225F.jpg&hash=fd1f3c29dec07cfc9cb2a82841dae011d18f451d)
Once you have the code, go to the link in the above thread to get the BMW part # for your particular key.
Hope this helps.
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Rob, can you help him out with where to look for the key numbers on his Touring bags?
Sorry Justin, I was at work (as I am now), and by the time I get home I have forgotten all about this stuff.
I am glad Aïda was able to help out, though!
I tried to fix his picture, but my imaging software here (at work) is not up to par, either...
edit: there, how is that?
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Well, it doesn't give me a stiff neck, now... ;)
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ok, fortunately the right latch that locks the bag to the frame is unlattched and i se a number. i'll have to determine what the number actually is in daylight tho.
unfortunately, the rivets on the hinges hav e been drilled or popped, and looks like some were replaced with nuts and bolts. minor problem all things considered. new rivets or some stainless hardware should fix it right up.
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fixer,
Check out this thread from 12/5/06:
http://suraklyn.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1165368421
This "search" stuff really works!
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Fixer, you should probably forget about the bags & focus on getting the bike running for now.
Tell you what, I'll Paypal you 50 bucks, you stuff 'em in a big box and send 'em to me, with all the racks & hardware, and then that'll be one less thing for you to worry about, ok?
Just trying to help... ;)
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Fixer, you should probably forget about the bags & focus on getting the bike running for now.
*ahem* yeah.... 'cept they need to come OFF the bike to get to the shocks, etc. also need to remove the goofy aftermarket sissybar/package platform on the back. while the platform looks practical, i've seen othere versions that looked better on the bike.
FIRST thing is to try and get the title squared away.
then clean out the tank, replace the missing petcock, clean out the carbs
thanks for the offer, but i think i'll be keeping the bags. ;)
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I hear ya, but don't throw that goofy sissybar/rack away before you look it over closely.
From the one picture we've got here, it looks like an original Reynolds rack, and ought to be worth either a few bucks or a decent trade for some other needed parts.
Good luck, man. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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no worries, not throwing nothing away yet.
i still have a lot to learn about the old boxers, and while i know a lot of people with from ADVrider.com they're mostly into the newer GS bikes, KL\TMs and stuff like that... so i've got a lot to learn, but i'm a quick study, and in a year or so, i'll be well equipped to answer these types of questions like i do for the KLRs at KLR650.net. i can't tell you how often we answer questions about the brakes, suspension, the carb, subframe bolts and the infamous "doohickey".
i haven't seen any markings on the rack yet, but how would i tell if its a Renyolds or not?
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Does it look like this? If it does, it is a Reynolds. VERY well made. (A bit on the heavy side...)
(https://bmwr65.org/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbase.com%2Ftomfarr%2Fimage%2F70882422%2Foriginal.jpg&hash=6fe2cc859e51258fbcd6819088e12f07926a82db)
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I think what fixer's referring to is more like this, isn't it? The backrest & pad?
The Reynolds parts usually (always?) have a 3-digit part number on an attachment somewhere.
Here's a link to the line of BMW accessories, all long out of manufacture.
http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/reynolds/index.htm
ps: If you've got a #268 luggage rack & want to sell it, please holler back asap, okay?
Thanks!
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Yeah, I bought one of those backrests when I bought my rack. It has only been used one time that I can remember. Still looks like new. I always thought the black vinyl clashed with the brown seat.
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umm, ok... it's NOT a "sissy bar" ::)
upon closer inspection, it's got a sticker in the rear center of the rack, and i can just barely make out parts of it, including "REYNOLDS" and Salt Lake City, UT.
since the sis... whups, back rest and pad is removable.. i'll probably just pull that and keep the rack part.
not overly concerned about weight, but i'm 6'2", and was kicking it when mounting/dismounting.
in the bad pic of it, there's a bike cover on the rack, which spells like cat piss.. that's in the side yard now, and i gotta hose it off this weekend.
i got to the DMV *just* after 5 and they wouldn't let me in.. so i'll probably have to go first thing on saturday.
my first impression was that the rack might be some cheapie junk from JC Whitney.
thanks!
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Nah, sissy bars went way up high.
BMW's have "backrests". ::)
I take it a "dide year" is a trash can?
Let us know what the key code is on your luggage. I think mine is 042. If you are lucky enough to have the same code, I would be happy to have a couple of keys made for you.
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I take it a "dide year" is a trash can?
whups! "side yard"... where i keep the cans, but not IN the trash... it'll get hosed off and then run thru the wash, or just scrubbed in the tub. may need it at some point in the future, but i'll be clearing spack in the garage for the new scoot!
Let us know what the key code is on your luggage. I think mine is 042.
thanks for the offer, but no such luck, mine is 057 and the latch on the right case that locks it to the frame was apparently broken before the sale... 'cause i didn't do anything to force it.