Author Top box.. (Read 1896 times)

af1-windy · **on:** November 20, 2021, 03:04:48 pm

I have a Red top Box, inner bag and pillion back rest that I won't use. I already have the givi plate to fit and a givi top box.

Problem is, the lock is that same as my key, how do you get around this? Assuming there's a cost, is it a hefty amount, just so I know what to ask for it.. it came with the bike and I wasn't expecting it so not gonna be asking a lot..

windy

BobT · **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2021, 03:12:06 pm

Re-keying is a very simple job, the same as panniers, there are loads of youtube videos out there on the subject. A BMW top box is quite an expensive item and you should get a top price for it.
If only it was black.

Salem · **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2021, 04:35:46 pm

Originally Posted by BobT

Re-keying is a very simple job, the same as panniers, there are loads of youtube videos out there on the subject. A BMW top box is quite an expensive item and you should get a top price for it.

Agree, but first you need to get the locks out. That's something else. Some seems to have luck with paperclip method. I had an accident on my 2020, sold it but kept panniers for the new one. So took locks out to be ready for re-keying. Left cylinder lock just pulled out with the key inserted. The right one not. Had to take the whole case apart to get to the locking clip.

BobT · **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2021, 05:22:15 pm

Never had a problem myself and have done a few.

Salem · **Reply #4 on:** November 20, 2021, 05:33:56 pm

Originally Posted by BobT

Never had a problem myself and have done a few.

So how do you get them out?

andrewinyork · **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2021, 09:41:57 pm

Originally Posted by af1-windy

I have a Red top Box, inner bag and pillion back rest that I won't use. I already have the givi plate to fit and a givi top box.

I am interested in the top box & inner bag and I live in York. Let me know if you manage to remove the key barrel and we can work out a price.

thanks

Andrew

af1-windy · **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2021, 07:57:06 am

Originally Posted by andrewinyork

I am interested in the top box & inner bag and I live in York. Let me know if you manage to remove the key barrel and we can work out a price.

thanks

Andrew

I'll take a look tonight, I assume it needs to come out before I pass it on so you can fit one that matches your ignition key..

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