B*W panniers - NOT SO SECURE

[Stoney]

I was having few problems opening my B*W panniers on my 1150GS the other day - key was a bit sticky. They DID open in the end though.


Turned out that I was using the key from my F650GS!!!!!

So - the question is: Do all B*W keys open all B*W panniers or ignitions come to that? If so - be careful who you go touring with!

 

[John Armstrong]

Any key?

Surely the lock doesn't know what bike is attached to? In that case any key as long as it fits the lock will open it? And there is a finite number of options for how a key / lock is configured, especially if a car / bike / safe etc manufacturer uses the same basic design?

At least if you go touring with someone who has the same key and you loose yours they may have a spare.

 

[Keith Chapman]

Re: Any key?

At least if you go touring with someone who has the same key and you loose yours they may have a spare.

Dont tell Judge

 

[gutsi]

the locks are usually matched to the bike's ignition key using a lock kit supplied by BMW.

Your keys must be fairly similar.

I try not to go touring with BMW riding thieves (hence no dealer organised tours...)

 

[Steptoe]

If you've had the locks coded to your key, it opens up countless other combinations of keys that will open your locks..