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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: GREEKWARLORD on June 12, 2011, 01:43:05 PM
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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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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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+1
Thats what your saddle bags are for.....
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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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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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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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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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Key fob and a pack of gum....all others would go into the bags.
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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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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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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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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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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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I made my own risers which also locks the glovebox when you lock the steering
Bill
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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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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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Well post it up so we can see it!
+1...
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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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Takes me 5 minutes to open mine and I know the trick :) No need for a lock...
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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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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.....
Thats one of the things I miss most from my c10. I very rarely use my bags and would love a secure place to lock my Garmin, Cell phone or other small valuables. Let us know what if you come up with something.
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I don't even take my Garmin off the bike when I park it most of the times, I agree that a lock will only invite someone to think there is something valuable in there. Before I retired I was a route sales man for a major food item company, we were told to leave our trucks unlocked at night when they were at the depot. Because if someone wanted to see if there was anything in them they would break the window to get in the truck, but if the doors were unlocked they would be no damage.
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I had a car broken into one time when it was unlocked. I do mean BROKEN into. The idiot smashed the window with a brick to steal the stock radio out of 1988 Cutlass, and the doors were both unlocked. I was confused and angry for a while... LOL.