Givi keys

[Rubin215]

Now, I'm sure this has been asked (and answered) before, but what is the score with replacement keys for Givi panniers?

I've just bought another 1990's shonker that has come with a Givi wingrack, two monokey panniers and a monokey topbox; the topbox has keys, the panniers don't.

I have the codes for the locks on the panniers but they are both in the 800's and everyone advertising keys on ebay only goes up to 200 (or occasionally 400).

Does anyone do keys for higher codes without needing a photo of the key?

[HBelder]

I found it easier to buy replacement locks, with new keys.

[Rubin215]

HBelder said:

I found it easier to buy replacement locks, with new keys.

The panniers are locked closed...

[paddy1970]

Call Key2Code or Replacement Keys Ltd and explain you have the codes but no existing key. They might be able to help identify which key type you need based on the age and model of your panniers.

[Jazoli]

Rubin215 said:

The panniers are locked closed...

Nothing that can’t be fixed with a drill and a 8mm bit or a screwdriver and hammer.

[Acuity30]

Rubin215 said:

The panniers are locked closed...

Hire a lock picker, can't imagine they're particularly difficult. Probably a 10 second job for lock picking lawyer

[KTMsm]

Find a good old fashioned locksmith

There's a brilliant one near me in Coventry (southern stronghold) he charged me £12 to pick the lock and make a key for panniers

[GSA_fattie]

i used replcement keys just gave them the number and they sorted it out even though it was not in the number range on their web site
cost about £20 work fine

https://www.replacementkeys.co.uk/

[Rubin215]

paddy1970 said:

Call Key2Code or Replacement Keys Ltd and explain you have the codes but no existing key. They might be able to help identify which key type you need based on the age and model of your panniers.

No luck with Replacement Keys, they don't stock the blanks so can't help.

Still waiting to hear back from Key2Code but fingers crossed.

[boyse7en]

Have you tried contacting GiviUK? They're not a retail outlet, but can be quite helpful - [e-mail]

[Rubin215]

boyse7en said:

Have you tried contacting GiviUK? They're not a retail outlet, but can be quite helpful - [e-mail]

That's a good shout, I've just pinged them an email.

[Rubin215]

Rubin215 said:

paddy1970 said:

Call Key2Code or Replacement Keys Ltd and explain you have the codes but no existing key. They might be able to help identify which key type you need based on the age and model of your panniers.

No luck with Replacement Keys, they don't stock the blanks so can't help.

Still waiting to hear back from Key2Code but fingers crossed.

No luck with Key2code either, I would never have believed it would be so difficult to get replacement keys made!

Givi UK haven't responded yet but I've also been given a contact for a local locksmith, I'll see what he says.

[HBelder]

Rubin215 said:

The panniers are locked closed...

They are really easy to drill out. And way cheaper than calling out a locksmith in France on a Saturday…

[Turn7]

Givi will deffo have spare keys, but IIRC the key number isn’t on the front of the lock….

Probably easier to drill it and replace the lock,which Givi will also sell.

[KurtFlew]

Like others have said, I'd attack it with some tools. They're just flimsy barrel locks aren't they? A good HSS bit will make light work of that.

[Rubin215]

HBelder said:

Rubin215 said:

The panniers are locked closed...

They are really easy to drill out. And way cheaper than calling out a locksmith in France on a Saturday

I must remember that for when I am in France this weekend...