bought these for £31.00!

[livingdeadhead]

watcha think? need keys tho , the panniers are open but the locks that attatch to the frames are locked ! any ideas ?

[davidpdx]

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.

[livingdeadhead]

ok thanks!

[tvrla]

Nice looking bags! I'd say you stole em!

There are places to get new keys. Somewhere your side of the pond.

[fbenach]

Crazy price for such good looking cases!!!
Congrats!!

[livingdeadhead]

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!

[livingdeadhead]

right! where do i find the numbers? lol

[davidpdx]

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.

[livingdeadhead]

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

[davidpdx]

Only if James Bond travels with a pair of vice grips and a rat tail file.

[livingdeadhead]

nah, just the laser beam wristwatch and 'little nell'

[jamo]

Key numbers and make are on the locks they can be purchased from auto locksmiths in CA

[livingdeadhead]

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

[livingdeadhead]

oiled it tried it a few times now working - happy mode engaged.....

[nhmaf]

Good for you - you got a heck of a deal!