Hard Saddlebag Keys
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I am in the same boat, just picked up a set of hard bags, and will need the fix too.
I do have a set of locks with matched keys still in the package for my Road King Custom leather bags.
Does anyone know if I can use those locks on the hard bags? Maybe just the barrel part?
I can't put my hands on them right now to compare.
I do have a set of locks with matched keys still in the package for my Road King Custom leather bags.
Does anyone know if I can use those locks on the hard bags? Maybe just the barrel part?
I can't put my hands on them right now to compare.
Road Warrior
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Huh ? So your saying my hard saddlebag key will open any other Harley saddlebag or gas lid ?
Road Warrior
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From: Indiana
When my son was in college he had a kryptonite bicycle lock. It also had the barrel lock. Any Bic plastic pen with the end plug removed could be forced into the barrel lock and turned and the lock would open. Shortly after that was discovered they changed design. Never tried it myself but I wonder if it would work on the HD.
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From: Eastern NE
Fuel door = yes/bags = no...otherwise everyone could get a one & open/steal bags. You'll need to get new lock/key set.
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From: WPB, FL
Been There - Done That
Re-reading your original post I see that these are not the bags that came with the bike, so you'll probably have to spring for a pair of new locks.
Wondering if you can get the locks set up to match your other locks so you only have to carry the one key? Anybody know if the can be set up to match?'fooz
Wondering if you can get the locks set up to match your other locks so you only have to carry the one key? Anybody know if the can be set up to match?'fooz
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Colorado
I ordered locks keyed to my ignition key last summer by using the four digit key code, they came from the MOCO through Zannotti's, you could use Surdyke and they should run about $35.
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Road Warrior
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From: Rosamond, Cali
My experience is that you can't use just any Harley key to open the locks on hard bags. If it were me, I'd try my ignition key in the bags. If it works, you're 'home'. If they are not the same version as your ignition key (probably not), then I'd order a set of locks whose version matches that of your ignition. Then you'll have one key for all the locks on your bike. I did the latter. I believe it cost around 60 bucks for 2 sets of keys/locks. The Harley dealer can help you sort it out. Good luck.
Alan
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