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Offline GREEKWARLORD

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LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« on: June 12, 2011, 01:43:05 PM »
DOES ANYONE USE A LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN 08-09 MODELS...?
DIMENSIONS PLEASE...(DIAMETER,LENGTH,.......)
I HAVE AN OLDER PHOTO OF SOMEONE WHO DID IT.....
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2011, 02:10:06 PM »
 Why, all it will do is make someone break it open to see what your locking up! You can break that flimsy piece of plastic with just about anything!   :D
 Personally IMO, I think just letting them look inside and see that there's nothing  valuable is probably the better way to go. I never had anything stolen out of mine.  ;)
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2011, 06:51:20 PM »
+1
Thats what your saddle bags are for.....
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2011, 07:55:30 PM »
You really need to lock up your pack of gum?

It's ridiculously small and my tankbag is always on top of it. I keep some air in mine to make the bike a little lighter and that's about it.
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Offline ZG

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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2011, 08:15:20 PM »
Quote from: CrashGordon on June 12, 2011, 07:55:30 PM
You really need to lock up your pack of gum?

It's ridiculously small and my tankbag is always on top of it. I keep some air in mine to make the bike a little lighter and that's about it.

I think it's a valid question, it's big enough to hold a garmin.
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2011, 08:18:09 PM »
Quote from: ZG on June 12, 2011, 08:15:20 PM

I think it's a valid question, it's big enough to hold a garmin.

No way would I ever store anything in there that was worth more than a pack of gum, I sometimes do keep my wallet in there while I ride though.
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2011, 08:25:14 PM »
Quote from: Pokey on June 12, 2011, 08:18:09 PM
No way would I ever store anything in there that was worth more than a pack of gum, I sometimes do keep my wallet in there while I ride though.

I don't see somebody trying to break open something with a lock visibly on it for a 5 minute store stop, but I do worry about somebody simply popping a garmin out of the cradle in that same senario... When I'm in this situation and don't have my luggage on I just put my garmin in my helmet with my gloves and take it with me. A lock on that compartment in that situation would be nice IMO...
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2011, 10:34:26 PM »
Key fob and a pack of gum....all others would go into the bags.
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2011, 03:09:52 AM »
Greekwarlord,

After re-reading this thread. I personally wouldn't find a need. But I can see how someone may find a need for they're personal position. But unfortunately, I can remember anyone trying to install a lock on the 08-09 glove box. So I guess the answer to the question is no. My apologies for sidestepping your question with my opinion only!
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Offline CrashGordon

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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2011, 07:41:26 AM »
Quote from: ZG on June 12, 2011, 08:15:20 PM

I think it's a valid question, it's big enough to hold a garmin.

Even with a lock, I think I could be in there in 30 seconds with a flat-head screwdriver. I'd never put anything in it that was valuable (and my Zumo550 wouldn't fit).

Tank bag is much larger, more portable and more convenient in my opinion.
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Offline jonathan

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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2011, 08:56:41 AM »
Mine needs 2 hands to open, so unless you know the trick it's as good as locked. Never had anything stolen.
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Offline OregonLAN

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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2011, 09:23:24 AM »
Let's face it, none of the locks on our bikes are very secure, so give the guy a little slack. By adding a lock to the glove box, he's merely keeping the honest people honest. I can remove and break into the saddlebags just as fast as I can break into a locked glove box. The locks are there to deter people, not protect your valuables...
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2011, 09:34:02 AM »
Quote from: OregonLAN on June 13, 2011, 09:23:24 AM
merely keeping the honest people honest. The locks are there to deter people, not protect your valuables...

I agree 100%.  Keeping honest people honest is all it does. 

We have a saying in the Army "there is only one thief in the Army, everyone else is just trying to get their $hit back"
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2011, 11:05:17 AM »
I made my own risers which also locks the glovebox when you lock the steering

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Offline GREEKWARLORD

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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2011, 01:03:55 PM »
NEVER MIND,GUYS....
I DID THE JOB BY MY ONE...AS ALWAYS...!!!
I BUILD A LOCK TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM PROTECTION FOR MY RADIO-MP3...NOT GUMS...OR ANYTHING ELSE...
THANKS ANYWAY..... :o
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2011, 01:58:13 PM »
Quote from: GREEKWARLORD on June 15, 2011, 01:03:55 PM
NEVER MIND,GUYS....
I DID THE JOB BY MY ONE...AS ALWAYS...!!!
I BUILD A LOCK TO PROVIDE THE MINIMUM PROTECTION FOR MY RADIO-MP3...NOT GUMS...OR ANYTHING ELSE...
THANKS ANYWAY..... :o

Well post it up so we can see it!

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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2011, 02:05:35 PM »
Quote from: mikeboileau on June 15, 2011, 01:58:13 PM
Well post it up so we can see it!


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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2011, 02:07:26 PM »
Dang GW, you still have that same keyboard with the caps lock stuck on?   :o

How long has it been now?      ;D
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #18 on: June 15, 2011, 09:22:55 PM »
Takes me 5 minutes to open mine and I know the trick :) No need for a lock...
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Re: LOCKING THE FRONT CASE IN 08-09 MODELS
« Reply #19 on: June 15, 2011, 09:24:59 PM »
Quote from: TonyR on June 15, 2011, 09:22:55 PM
Takes me 5 minutes to open mine and I know the trick :) No need for a lock...


 ???  I don't understand... Mine you just push the button and it pops open?? Do they get bad or sticky over time??
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