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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => Project Classic Motobricks => Topic started by: schrocketeer on March 28, 2020, 02:46:17 PM

Title: Travel Trunk Latche?
Post by: schrocketeer on March 28, 2020, 02:46:17 PM: What is the travel trunk latch supposed to look like?
A previous owner had used wood screws, an aluminum block, and latch from a Samsonite suitcase. Ugly as it was, it was mainly functional, but then the JB Weld holding the aluminum spacer block came loose. Yes, I did try to re-JB-Weld it, to no avail.
I'm not really that concerned with the ability to lock it. However I'm open to suggestions for something better than the previous hack I used involving a tie-wrap (zip-tie, etc.).
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latch?
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on March 28, 2020, 02:55:39 PM: I'd like to help, but the photos make it impossible to see what you have. Doesn't look like the iconic 22 liter.
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latch?
Post by: natalena on March 28, 2020, 03:34:09 PM: I've used a window 180* flip latch, the kind that cams tight at the end of the throw. Easy to install, although it looks like some JB or fiberglass would help smooth and strengthen your work surface ;) Good Luck
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latch?
Post by: Laitch on March 28, 2020, 03:47:44 PM: Quote from: schrocketeer on March 28, 2020, 02:46:17 PM
What is the travel trunk latch supposed to look like?
If it's the one in this photo from one of your threads, it isn't OEM.
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Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latch?
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on March 28, 2020, 07:06:53 PM: Is that a Reynolds rack under the case? Did Reynolds make cases? Are they still in business? That may be a good place to look.
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latch?
Post by: Martin on March 28, 2020, 07:29:56 PM: Heaps of choices try your local hardware shop or Ebay.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BLA-CATCH-ROTARY-ACTION-LOCKABLE-S-S-62MM-193322/264673293509?epid=1548320526&hash=item3d9fc1f4c5:g:LfAAAOSwbklec~0b
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Spring-Loaded-Straight-Loop-Catch-Toggle-Clamp-Lock-Box-Cabinet-Lever-Lock-Hasp/362563429054?hash=item546a76e2be:m:mOeYk_6ZCZxBSn0oe29oWSA
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Cabinet-Boxes-Flight-Case-Lever-Handle-Toggle-Catch-Latch-Lock-Clamp-Hasp-WO/174145341811?hash=item288bdf0973:g:oREAAOSw4MRbmdqT
Regards Martin.
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latch?
Post by: Chaos on March 28, 2020, 09:49:08 PM: My K has an embarrassing amount of Lowes and Home Depot hardware on it. Usually hold up better than the pricey BMW stuff.
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latch?
Post by: Past-my-Prime on March 28, 2020, 11:19:03 PM: Thank you Home Depot.

(http://www.motobrick.com/gallery/2/6539-150719193031.jpeg)

Actually, I've ordered from BMW a replacement and that's on my list of maintenance once it warms up a bit more here.
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Laitch?
Post by: kioolt on March 29, 2020, 10:39:01 AM: That a Luftmeister trunk. I've got one on my 82 R100RT. I replaced the laitch once way back. I was able to get it from the dealer at the time. Luftmeister is now out of business as far as I know. Here is a current eBay listing of a Luftmeister trunk showing the laitch.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/BMW-Luftmeister-Top-Case-Airhead-R60-R75-R90-R90S-R100-Daytona-orange-NOS/192930481731?hash=item2ceb8d8643:g:F7MAAOSwlqZc6~ro&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Laitch?
Post by: The Mighty Gryphon on March 29, 2020, 11:12:04 AM: Good news! That case uses a Zero Aluminum case laitch. And Zero is still around to supply parts.

Customer Service: https://zerohalliburton.com/pages/customer-service

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Title: Re: Travel Trunk Laitch?
Post by: mw074 on March 29, 2020, 01:20:29 PM: Here you go.
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Laitch?
Post by: volador on March 29, 2020, 01:59:38 PM: Quote from: mw074 on March 29, 2020, 01:20:29 PM
Here you go.

What mounting base is required for that K100 LT case?
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Laitch?
Post by: mw074 on March 29, 2020, 02:18:08 PM: Quote from: volador on March 29, 2020, 01:59:38 PM
What mounting base is required for that K100 LT case?

I have seen 2 different versions. One has it's own tubular frame that mounts several places to the bike. The other has studs that go into the tail section where the stock luggage rack mounts. Both styles the boxes are the same, other than the studs installed. They just mount differently.
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Laitch?
Post by: Laitch on March 29, 2020, 02:47:11 PM: Quote from: mw074 on March 29, 2020, 01:20:29 PM
Here you go.
Brilliant, mw!

An earlier style latch assembly can be used—either front-and-center, or one on each side of the front, after the surfaces have been repaired. A plate of sufficient thickness would need to be mounted under the laitch on the case to align it with its catch on the lid but that would be easy enough. Longer rivets would be needed.
(http://www.motobrick.com/gallery/2/1601-290320143412.jpeg)

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Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latche?
Post by: kioolt on March 29, 2020, 03:47:53 PM: While doing several searches for a match to the latch on my Luftmeister I found the following that looks promising to me.

https://www.denniskirk.com/drag-specialties/tour-pak-latch-kit-3516-0192.p5001889.prd/5001889.sku?utm_source=google&utm_medium=csecid=6821162156&aid=76472566741&keyword=826103728253%3A%3Apla-826103728253&kid=826103728253&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjoH0BRD6ARIsAEWO9DvAuhRP802DqlCeOS6JyCb1Ml-pVPXbuUQt1BAYshjbUFJfebOzFKkaAr59EALw_wcB

It looks to me like a Harley Davidson Tour Pack latch will work.
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latche?
Post by: johnny on March 29, 2020, 05:34:08 PM: greetings...

the rv hardware section of rv superstoars have all kinds of laitches... just saying...

j o
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latche?
Post by: mw074 on March 29, 2020, 05:44:15 PM: Use of the OEM BMW latch allows it to be keyed alike to the rest of the bike.
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latche?
Post by: Martin on March 29, 2020, 06:46:07 PM: There doesn't seem to be a lot of variations in tragkorb/top box keys. I've checked two of my mates keys and both will open my tragkorbs. I bought a heap of Brick parts the other day with a set of tragkorbs and a top box my keys will open the tragkorbs but not the top box. When we get to socialise again I'll have to check a few more Bricks.
Regards Martin.
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latche?
Post by: mw074 on March 29, 2020, 07:12:02 PM: Quote from: Martin on March 29, 2020, 06:46:07 PM
There doesn't seem to be a lot of variations in tragkorb/top box keys. I've checked two of my mates keys and both will open my tragkorbs.

That translates into the ignition switch ( key and tumblers ) being that easy to breach also.
Title: Re: Travel Trunk Latche?
Post by: Martin on March 29, 2020, 09:41:01 PM: No I could unlock the tragkorbs but not the ignition.
Regards Martin