| Author | Message | ||
     Rparnel1 |
After looking thru several searches related to H&B latch/lock issues, I didn't see one that addressed my issue. Is there a keylock replacement/upgrade to the latch mechanism that would let you open the case without using the key? Something like a pushbutton with a keyed lock feature. I am trying to find a design that lets me open the case without using the key everytime. I don't like carrying the key on a keyring with the ignition key, because it hangs down and rubs on the housing. Bike is an '09 XB12XT with the factory cases. Thanks! (Message edited by rparnel1 on April 29, 2010) | ||
| Rwven |
I have a rather nice rub ring all around my ignition lock due to that.....The design of the latches precludes that type of mechanism due to liability reasons. I think that's why the key is not removable in the unlocked position either. | ||
| 7873jake |
Mine came with a faint little tattoo pattern around the ignition from the case key and the previous owner. Still, it bugged me. I took one of these units: http://www.amazon.com/Hy-Ko-Products-Apart-Keyring -KB116/dp/B000KKTJIY and on the short, female end, placed the ignition key on the smallest split ring I could find. On the other end, I placed the side/top case key, my disk lock key and a house key that rides in my tank bag when the two halves are apart. I put the female end of the take-apart-ring on the ignition key and insert it with the hole side up and nothing touches, dangles, dents or dings. | ||
| Rparnel1 |
I am thinking about the pull-apart ring also. Only I am going to put the case key on the pull-apart and attach it to the case latch in a small drilled hole or maybe attached to the triple tail. Haven't really decided yet. Kinda bugs me that the case has to have the key to open}. | ||
| Froggy |
Get outdoorsman bags then. |
