I have a 2012 NTX. Has anyone figured out a way to modify the pannier lid locks so you don't have to use a key to open and close them? Maybe removing the lock barrels and making up a padlock arrangement?
Regards
Alan NZ
Regards
Alan NZ
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NTX Pannier Locks
- Thread starter AlanNZ
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leafman60
Cruisin' Guzzisti
Yes. Well, maybe.
I've been looking for new locks that work better than the ones that come stock. These are basic cam locks, drawer locks or cabinet locks.
Versions of such locks are made with turn handles instead of key holes. The trick is to find one that will mount in the shallow space required of the latch system.
Spend some time searching the internet. I've seen them and if I can find the no-key latches again, I'll post them here.
By the way, I was able to vastly improve the operation of my stock locks by removing the cylinders and wiping them down with a film of grease. I realize that oil and grease can collect dust and dirt and gum-up a lock but they are working fine nowadays. Theyre much smoother without the snags.
I've been looking for new locks that work better than the ones that come stock. These are basic cam locks, drawer locks or cabinet locks.
Versions of such locks are made with turn handles instead of key holes. The trick is to find one that will mount in the shallow space required of the latch system.
Spend some time searching the internet. I've seen them and if I can find the no-key latches again, I'll post them here.
By the way, I was able to vastly improve the operation of my stock locks by removing the cylinders and wiping them down with a film of grease. I realize that oil and grease can collect dust and dirt and gum-up a lock but they are working fine nowadays. Theyre much smoother without the snags.
makarushka
Tuned and Synch'ed
It is very easy to mod the existing locks so that they allow removing the key in two positions, locked and unlocked.
http://www.stromtrooper.com/mainten...k-cylinders-trax-suzuki-adv-cases-better.html
http://www.stromtrooper.com/mainten...k-cylinders-trax-suzuki-adv-cases-better.html
QueenslandKen
Just got it firing!
Thanks for the link.
Was just thinking of that today, my first real day of having fun on the bike.
Easy to access stuff within the pannier.
Cheers
Was just thinking of that today, my first real day of having fun on the bike.
Easy to access stuff within the pannier.
Cheers
mrcanns
Cruisin' Guzzisti
I lock mine in the open position take the key out and then latch them shut never had one open when riding or let in water no real need to modify them