Before the 'crash' there was a tech article about how to keep the electric function but install a mechanical bypass. I printed it out and did the mod. It works. I installed a difficult to see but easy to access lever through the side of the glovebox, which when pushed down slightly pops the glove box lid. If the ignition is on, the latch works as original. With the ignition off, I just need to reach into the fairing along side the glove box and push the lever. Box opens. VERY handy if you don't have the key available or don't want to turn the bike to the ON position, yet the latch still works to keep the 'honest people' out. Remember that lock only keep the honest people out. I have a hardcopy, with pictures, of the orginal modification. Anyone have it in electrons?