Coding airhead locks?

[MikeO]

Hi there,

I'm very familiar with recoding Oilhead locks, having had several sets of System panniers over the years, but can the same be done for this type?

My 1983 R80RT came with matching locks - with the exception of one of the glove box ones, which was stuck in the 'unlocked' position. This is the one in the pic.

Whilst stripping down the bike for repainting the other day, I removed the seat lock and, finding it to be identical to the glove box locks, swapped them over.

When I reassemble the rear end, I'd obviously like to be able to use the same key to open the seat.

I don't have the key for this lock...

...but it strikes me that there are two metal plates...

...which are almost certainly removeable...

Behind them is probably a nightmare of springs and wafers

Has anyone had one of these apart, or successfully had one recoded by a locksmith or dealer?

Mike

 

[VAL. H.]

Mike, I haven't had one of those appart, but I have had other similar barrel locks in several bits before.

You are right in thinking that there will be springs and wafers under those covers. However there are what looks to be two different barrel sets incorperated in that one. Be VERY careful when you slide them out. Once out it's simply a case of matching up what you have there with the good locks in order to get the best working compromise. This means that you may end up with just one matching wafer in the lock barrel with all the others left out entierly. However it's likely that there will be more than one that match.

The easiest way to figure out what is best placed where. Is to dismantle one of the good locks, to get an idea of where to move the wafers to. So be very careful or you will end up with two lock that you can't use.

I just had a look on MaxBMWs RT Page (Klick on 46-frame, fairing & cases). The locks can be recoded, but they say you need to contact you local dealer. Wether thay are sitll able to do this, you can only ask.


Of coures the easiest way to deal with this problem of not being able to lock you seat down is to simply place your security lock and chain over the seat and through the wheel. Then no one can wheel you bike away or lift your seat.


HTH Val.



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