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I wouldn't go to the aggrevation of lockable latches, PIA. Unless you're in a high lifting area, and in that case, they'll take the whole bike. In the past, I just used a bit of chrome tubing (similar to flex tube that leads to the bathroom taps) cut it like 3/8" long, split it and wrapped it around that little piece in the latch that compresses, then the latch can't be pushed in and prevents theft. Need to take it off, just pull it out with a pair of pliers. Only did that for bike week at Daytona. They want something, they'll take it.
yes, i use one lock on luggage rack and one on sissy bar. I think I installed them incorrectly so instead of facing one way i faced them the other way. Next time will cut the key like you did and follow the installation instructions
No need to cut the key when installed correctly. Follow the installation instructions, and the key hole will face rearward. From your pics, it looks like you have the lock on the right side. From the instructions, it appears the recommended location for a sissy bar upright is on the left side.
No need to cut the key when installed correctly. Follow the installation instructions, and the key hole will face rearward. From your pics, it looks like you have the lock on the right side. From the instructions, it appears the recommended location for a sissy bar upright is on the left side.
yes, you are right. Thats the mistake I made on the sissy bar. I might think of new locks and do it right. Anyone have photos of it done right ?
The image from the instructions shows the correct orientation. Install on the left side of the sissy bar with the release button facing to the rear.
You have yours installed on the right side of the sissy bar with the release button facing to the front.
I personally love the lockable latches. No worries of anything walking off. I mainly got the lock for my tour pack for when I've got two high dollar full faces locked inside while out to dinner. Here are pics of the installed latches. Few from the tourpack and some of the sissy bar. Don't mind the remote reservoirs as they don't interfere with the oem docking or latches.
I personally love the lockable latches. No worries of anything walking off. I mainly got the lock for my tour pack for when I've got two high dollar full faces locked inside while out to dinner. Here are pics of the installed latches. Few from the tourpack and some of the sissy bar. Don't mind the remote reservoirs as they don't interfere with the oem docking or latches.
thanks.nice ! So if I follow instructions I should be good right ?
do you know what size are those torx screw that hold the lock/latch to the frame ? They work with a T27 torx screwdriver but are they 25mm ?
I can check when I get home. You talking about the bolts that mount the docking hardware to the rear of the bike? Or the ones what hold the latches to the tour pack or sissy?
I can check when I get home. You talking about the bolts that mount the docking hardware to the rear of the bike? Or the ones what hold the latches to the tour pack or sissy?
the ones what hold the latches to the tour pack or sissy/luggage rack
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