Fairing Storage Bin Lock Jammed - Page 2

**JD Hog** · 12-17-2015, 04:42 PM

Glad you got it open without any damage

smokey · 12-17-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by biker_granpa

Greetings all,

Here's an update:

I decided to try the suggestion of using a feeler gauge to slide in between the door and fairing bin opening. With a bit of jiggling of the feeler, bin door, and key in the lock; I was able to get it open!

Whew!

Thanks to everyone who contributed a suggestion.

I will not be putting the transponder in the storage bin again, lol!

Marion

Glad it worked out okay

HeyJoe · 12-17-2015, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by smokey

There is a gap between the lid and the bottom part it does not fit tight together, you may be able to put a flexible piece of metal in there and push the transponder out of the way, something like a feeler gauge or hacksaw blade may work.

Canuck ingenuity at its finest...

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