no key for panniers

[Les Wassall]

I've got a problem with a pair of panniers, in that one of them is locked shut and no key, is there a way to open the pannier up and then remove the lock, without any damage?.
Can the lock be re-coded to the same key, as the bike,without the original key?

Cheers

Les

 

[ralphy]

Can the lock be re-coded to the same key, as the bike,without the original key?

Les
Yes, the lock can be 'fitted' to a key. I bought a second hand pair of panniers & bvm in Stroud offered to reset the locks to my ignition key.
Dunno how to open up the locked pannier, though.

 

[Les Wassall]

key

Cheers Ralphy, half way there !

Les

 

[Roge]

If a lock smith cannot open it. Drill out the lock and fit a new barrel from Motorworks or the like and as in the previous post fit the lock to the key. once the case is open removing the barrel is easy.


Roger

 

[ralphy]

Les
Another thought......
is there a serial number on the lock-face?
If so, then a b*w dealer should be able to match it, which would 'get you in' without damage.
Good luck!

 

[Hedgehog]

Hmmmm

....sorry.... there won't be a serial No. if the lock can be "fitted" to a key.
Get that drill out......

 

[Les Wassall]

key

Got the VIN number from the bike they were off, will a dealer get me a key, even though its not for my bike?

Les

 

[MikeO]

Best ask the dealer, although drilling the lock out & buying a new one will probably be the quickest & cheapest option. Have you spoken to a dealer and asked if they have a solution?


MikeO

 

[Les Wassall]

locks

I think I will go for the drill out and new lock option, saves trips over to the dealer.

Thanks

Les

 

[Les Wassall]

key

Job done now, after cutting the rivets of and removeing the lid, still could not get at the lock, because it was in the lock postition, so thought I would just try my key, my mate (a B*W mechanic) said no way top quality locks.
Guess what it opened them! Typical.


Les