Saddlebag Locks

[neilj14]

OK I have been looking around here and not found what I am looking for. Has anyone been able to come up with a better setup for the locks on the saddlebags?? This having to remove the ignition key just to open a bag seems goofy to me. I would love to be able to use a push & turn type of a retainer that had the capacity to be locked when required.

Any ideas?

Sorry if this has already been beat to death but I cant find the milk in the fridge if it's the only thing in it.....

Thanks,

Neil

 

[sapest]

Many have used some variation of getting extra keys cut for use in locking/unlocking the bags.

Use $2 US blanks, you dont need $22 immobilizer blanks for these extra keys.

-Steve

 

[RossKean]

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/153540-saddlebag-key-knob-mod/?hl=%2B%2Bsaddlebag+%2B%2Bknob

 

[Spud]

Be a pioneer and see if you can retrofit this kit. Looks simple enough.

https://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycles-parts-accesories/new-harley-davidson-power-lock-kit-for-touring-luggage-ar53059.html

 

[neilj14]

well that should be easy lol

 

[Snudge]

Don't really see what the problem is removing the ignition key to open a saddlebag, it's not as though you need to have the engine running while digging around in the saddle bag. When I bought my fjr it came with three keys, the red one which is kept in a safe place, and two ordinary ignition keys. If you really need to have a key in the ignition while opening the saddlebags, what is wrong with just using the spare key?.......or am I missing something?

 

[neilj14]

Not really missing anything at all. Its just a pain in the a**......

I have a motion disorder and I shake..... putting the key in is sometimes tedious. When we are warming the bike up in the cooler weather, it would be nice if I could still put gloves on and the final things away before I leave..... and before my wife gets on and says "I'm ready"..... My friend rode an ST1300 and it was a simple lift and open..... (He now has a 2016 FJR and hates his locks as well)

 

[HotRodZilla]

The link RossKean posted looks to be your best bet. I think a couple people on a couple different forums have done that mod. If I was going to modify the locks, that would be the route I'd take.

That kit Spud linked won't work. It's made for a HD, so uses SAE electrical current. FJRs use metric current, which we all know is incompatible with SAE current.

 

[mcatrophy]

Whenever I go away, I always carry spare keys for ignition, disc lock, security cable padlock and a house key on a lanyard around my neck. If the normal ignition key isn't available, I can always use that one. Though it's not overly convenient if I'm gloved and helmeted.

 

[Bill Lumberg]

I have two keys with "remove before flight" flags on them. They are what I use in my cases and gas lid. Ignition key usually stays put.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Whenever I go away, I always carry spare keys for ignition, disc lock, security cable padlock and a house key on a lanyard around my neck. If the normal ignition key isn't available, I can always use that one. Though it's not overly convenient if I'm gloved and helmeted.

My MO as well. Lanyard has a clip on the end so key-ring can be easily removed for access to bags, trunk, etc.

--G

 

[HotRodZilla]

Did you guys miss post #7? This has nothing to do with extra keys, or how you may choose to carry them.

 

[majicmaker]

^^^^ I agree with Zilla! ^^^^ :yes:

 

[Bill Lumberg]

While their lanyards don't help, (dedicated) spare keys are a solution. Radio knobs would make them even better (and harder to bend swinging a leg over)

 

[Joel S.]

The link RossKean posted looks to be your best bet. I think a couple people on a couple different forums have done that mod. If I was going to modify the locks, that would be the route I'd take.
That kit Spud linked won't work. It's made for a HD, so uses SAE electrical current. FJRs use metric current, which we all know is incompatible with SAE current.

LOL

 

[neilj14]

I am trying to find an alternative style lock mechanism that would eliminate the current locks.... just for my own simplicity...... Thanks for noticing HotRodZilla!!

 

[sapest]

If you go with knobs and cut down keys, consider "t" bar or dble wing style knobs.

Easier to grasp and turn.

-Steve

 

[metalman]

Neil, might look at this. Worked for me.

https://www.fjrowners.com/forums/9-fjr-technical/52689-fjr-bent-key-fix.html

 

[RossKean]

Which is essentially identical to the reference linked in the third post in this thread.