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Old Dec 29, 2016 | 09:00 AM
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Default HD Detachable Backrest Latch Question

Hi All,

Recently purchased a used detachable backrest but could not put it on the docking hardware because the latches is locked (not pressing in and clicking on the docking hardware.)

On top of my latch there is this thing that looks like a security key entrance. Can you guys tell me what that is?? I don't know how these latches work but maybe the latch is locked with a security key or something?

My first thought was the latch was bad/broken. But after seeing that thing I started to think that might be a lock mechanism to secure the latch onto the docking hardware and maybe when I bought it it was locked and that's why I cannot get that to click.

Let me know please what you guys think...





Is this some sort of Lock??



 

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Old Dec 29, 2016 | 09:35 AM
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Yup, it's a security latch, you need a key or, replace it with a standard latch.
 
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