Help, strong keys needed

Dave56 · Feb 5, 2013

Bit of a strange one this but because of the crap locks on Yamaha' s luggage system for the S10 I'm currently on my 2nd set of keys. To be fair to the dealer he got a key cut specifically for the luggage so as not to damage the programmed keys but this now also has the appearance of a banana.
I was therefore wondering if it is possible to have a key cut from toughened steel or something similar, as I would imagine that they are generally made from rather poor quality metal.

Rasher · Feb 5, 2013

Not being funny but have you watched the Yamaha video on operating the panniers, it looks as if the panniers need a bit of pressure on the lids and then they open really easy..maybe a case of RTFM?

wessie · Feb 5, 2013

Rasher said:
Not being funny but have you watched the Yamaha video on operating the panniers, it looks as if the panniers need a bit of pressure on the lids and then they open really easy..maybe a case of RTFM?

Indeed. I bent a key the first time I went to open a lock. Mildly annoying that you need 2 hands but a little downward pressure on the lid lets the keys operate without difficulty.

Banzai600 · Feb 6, 2013

Before I bought the S10 i had done a bit of research and was even told byt the dealer that the YAM panniers were not great.

I bought GIVI instead.

Maybe sell them if you can get them working and but a set of GIVI's.

:nenau

rce · Feb 6, 2013

Mate of mine had a short key cut just for the panniers, think he just told the local locksmith what he wanted and they found a suitable blank and cut it.

wessie · Feb 6, 2013

Banzai600 said:
Before I bought the S10 i had done a bit of research and was even told byt the dealer that the YAM panniers were not great.

I bought GIVI instead.

Maybe sell them if you can get them working and but a set of GIVI's.

The OE panniers work okay but other brands may be better. My bike was bought used and came with the OE panniers included. If one is ordering a new bike or buying a used bike with no panniers then it makes sense to look at other options as they could be cheaper and/or better. I can't see any merit in ditching the OE panniers if you already have them.

Dave56 · Feb 6, 2013

Rasher said:
Not being funny but have you watched the Yamaha video on operating the panniers, it looks as if the panniers need a bit of pressure on the lids and then they open really easy..maybe a case of RTFM?

Thanks for that Rasher, bit of a bloody pain though. Wish now I'd lashed out a bit more cash and gone for TRAX set, ah well you live and learn........

Rasher · Feb 6, 2013

Dave56 said:
Thanks for that Rasher, bit of a bloody pain though. Wish now I'd lashed out a bit more cash and gone for TRAX set, ah well you live and learn........

If it makes you feel better....

.... the Trax locks feel a bit cheap and nasty and the whole 3 box setup is pretty expensive, a lot cheaper than Touratech and Mules, but probably a fair bit more than your Yamaha stuff cost - and they stick out more.

Happy now :thumb2

Dave56 · Feb 6, 2013

Rasher said:
If it makes you feel better....

.... the Trax locks feel a bit cheap and nasty and the whole 3 box setup is pretty expensive, a lot cheaper than Touratech and Mules, but probably a fair bit more than your Yamaha stuff cost - and they stick out more.

Happy now

Thanks mate......

Banzai600 · Feb 7, 2013

wessie said:
The OE panniers work okay but other brands may be better. My bike was bought used and came with the OE panniers included. If one is ordering a new bike or buying a used bike with no panniers then it makes sense to look at other options as they could be cheaper and/or better. I can't see any merit in ditching the OE panniers if you already have them.

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