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Old 08-06-2007   #2 (permalink)
Trophy1298
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Key situation

The top box was an add on and had a different key. If you were not given the key and the box is unlocked you can fix it pretty easy.

1. Remove the latchs and locks from the bag.
2. Remove the locking mechanism from the latch (there are 2 very small
screws that once removed will allow the lock to slide out.
3. Insert the key you have into the lock and see what tumblers (not sure
what they are called) protrude from the casing. You can switch these
around (beware of the small springs in the casing with each tumbler) and
often 1 or 2 of the tumblers will then either not protrude or protrude less.
4. Any tmbler that protrudes (even a small amount) when the key is in place, must be filed down so as
not to protrude. Use a metal file (you can buy one at Home Depot for a
coupe bucks) to file them down.
5. Keep fitting the lock into the latch to see if your key can turn it in the unit.
6. Once the lock can turn freely in the unit with key in place reverse steps 2
and 1.

Or... take them to a lock smith. Don't let it intimidate you though. I had never messed with locks b4 and it took about 10 minutes per lock.

You will also need to remove the lock that holds the bag to the rack and do the same to it. Since the topbox is locked in place, you will need to take the system apart that holds it in place. The topboc has an insert that covers the entire bottom of the box. Use flat head screw drivers to prise it out (being careful not to break it). I can not remember what exactly held this insert in place. Once that is out you will see the hardware that holds it all in place. I have never taken it apart this way, but from what I remember when I had to repair mine, it can be taken apart once the insert is out.

Hopefully someone else has a fix for the missing issue.

Last edited by Trophy1298 : 08-06-2007 at 01:50 PM.
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