rickyxsara
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Other than ordering new pannier locks to match the new bike is there any other solution?
Pannier locks
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To what?rickyxsara said:
I'm guessing you mean you've got a set of panniers with locks mismatched to your bike? If so, your BMW dealer should sort this out for you in about 5 minutes. If you haven't got a local bike dealer, I believe the cars use the same lock barrels and they should be able to help. If you're brave, try this link, though you may need some extra bits. My dealer changed the helmet lock barrel on my Adv in a couple of minutes & at no charge
Of course, if I've misunderstood your post, please ignore everything I've just written.....
MikeO
rickyxsara said:
1) Remove the locks.
2) Take care not to drop any of the 'gates'.
3) Insert the ignition key.
4) File down the 'gates' where they are proud untill flush with the barrel on both sides.
5) Refit the locks.
Tim
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Dont file the ones you have down.
From memory ,inside the barrel when you remove it are 5 slotted plates which are individually numbered 1, 2 or 3 as I recall. If you use the correct plates in the barrel, when you insert the key all plates will become flush with the cylinder.
If you go to a dealer they will probably have a small pile of individual plates that you can select from to re-key your existing locks. Every key barrel they sell has a selection of these plates in the kit supplied, most of which they don't use again when they have finished working on a new lock. You can also re-use the existing plates from your locks if necesary.
The job is one of trial and error and takes about 5 minutes to do. Once you have the plate sequence for one lock barrel, repeat this sequence with the other barrel.
From memory ,inside the barrel when you remove it are 5 slotted plates which are individually numbered 1, 2 or 3 as I recall. If you use the correct plates in the barrel, when you insert the key all plates will become flush with the cylinder.
If you go to a dealer they will probably have a small pile of individual plates that you can select from to re-key your existing locks. Every key barrel they sell has a selection of these plates in the kit supplied, most of which they don't use again when they have finished working on a new lock. You can also re-use the existing plates from your locks if necesary.
The job is one of trial and error and takes about 5 minutes to do. Once you have the plate sequence for one lock barrel, repeat this sequence with the other barrel.
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