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fragile original keys - need new ones for 2015 gen3
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<blockquote data-quote="mcatrophy" data-source="post: 1373950" data-attributes="member: 3187"><p>The luggage locks usually require holding the tab down before locking/unlocking to reduce the stress on the key. Some locks can be very stiff, on my previous ('10) FJR they were particularly so, to the point where I did a small modification to allow them to turn freely, posted <a href="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/134959-a-cure-for-stiff-bag-locks" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p></p><p>Off topic: If one of your rants is that the contents of your bag always tips out because the lids open too far, you can easily reduce that, solution posted <a href="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/113981-sidecase-lid-angle/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p></p><p>Back on topic, I learnt very early on not to leave the key in the case lock at any time, it's far to easy to knock it with anything and bend it, or even to use it as a lever to close the catch. So I am in the habit of undoing the catch then immediately removing the key and putting it in the ignition switch, where it is relatively safe, only returning it when the catch needs the key to enable it to be closed again.</p><p></p><p>Ps. I've a European FJR that does have "the chip". It's never caused a problem, but if it does need replacing, Mama wants something like £40 to replace it. That's not as much as many cars these days, but it's enough that I am very careful with my keys.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mcatrophy, post: 1373950, member: 3187"] The luggage locks usually require holding the tab down before locking/unlocking to reduce the stress on the key. Some locks can be very stiff, on my previous ('10) FJR they were particularly so, to the point where I did a small modification to allow them to turn freely, posted [URL="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/134959-a-cure-for-stiff-bag-locks"]here[/URL]. Off topic: If one of your rants is that the contents of your bag always tips out because the lids open too far, you can easily reduce that, solution posted [URL="https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/113981-sidecase-lid-angle/"]here[/URL]. Back on topic, I learnt very early on not to leave the key in the case lock at any time, it's far to easy to knock it with anything and bend it, or even to use it as a lever to close the catch. So I am in the habit of undoing the catch then immediately removing the key and putting it in the ignition switch, where it is relatively safe, only returning it when the catch needs the key to enable it to be closed again. Ps. I've a European FJR that does have "the chip". It's never caused a problem, but if it does need replacing, Mama wants something like £40 to replace it. That's not as much as many cars these days, but it's enough that I am very careful with my keys. [/QUOTE]
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