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    Keys for Vetter Luggage???

    I bought a set of Vetter luggage with mounting hardware for $3.71 at an estate auction. It's actually in pretty good shape. But there are no keys.

    I could drill out the latches and replace them but the locks that hold the side bags on are something different.

    Anyone know where I can get keys that might fit?
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    Ask on vetterowners.com
    I don't think they're anything special, akin to office filing cabinet locks and barrels.
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      #3
      Originally posted by Grimly View Post
      Ask on vetterowners.com
      I don't think they're anything special, akin to office filing cabinet locks and barrels.
      Now that has to be a hopping forum. I'll check it out.
      2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
      82 gs1100L probably the next project
      1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
      https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_m2oYJkx1A
      1978 gs1000E skunk #2 RLAP

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        #4
        So I looked at the vetter owners site. Seems they tried to put together a stash of basic keys but the blanks were hard to find. So I looked more closely at the locks that hold the bags on. They're actually really easy to bypass. So if someone wanted to steal my luggage all they'd need would be a short Phillips screwdriver and a pocket knife.

        The bags I bought though are nicer than my old ones so as usual I will count on the fact that nobody would want to steal my old junk.

        I found some cabinet locks that look like they'll work as replacements for all the closures.
        2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
        82 gs1100L probably the next project
        1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
        https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_m2oYJkx1A
        1978 gs1000E skunk #2 RLAP

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          #5
          Originally posted by Eli69 View Post
          So I looked at the vetter owners site. Seems they tried to put together a stash of basic keys but the blanks were hard to find. So I looked more closely at the locks that hold the bags on. They're actually really easy to bypass. So if someone wanted to steal my luggage all they'd need would be a short Phillips screwdriver and a pocket knife.

          The bags I bought though are nicer than my old ones so as usual I will count on the fact that nobody would want to steal my old junk.

          I found some cabinet locks that look like they'll work as replacements for all the closures.
          Will they also work for the locks that hold the saddlebags onto the racks ?

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            #6
            Originally posted by grcamna2 View Post
            Will they also work for the locks that hold the saddlebags onto the racks ?
            I think so. There's a little rectangle shaped piece of metal that screws on the part of the lock that is turned. If it will fit on the new locks then it should work. I have to find a more detailed description of the locks that are available.
            2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
            82 gs1100L probably the next project
            1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
            https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_m2oYJkx1A
            1978 gs1000E skunk #2 RLAP

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              #7
              I think the Vetter is quality stuff.

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