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Seat lock in TLE sidecar - how to get replacement key?
Quote from IndigoTea on March 27, 2017, 1:04 amI just purchased a 1994 Road King with an Ultra Classic sidecar; I don't know if the sidecar was originally sold with the bike, but the dealer only had the key for the bike/saddlebags/touring pack. We realized there's a lock under the front edge of the bottom of the seat of the sidecar, but it doesn't have the same kind of lock as the rest of the equipment. Is this standard, and if so, how can I find a replacement lock, or get this one re-keyed?
TIA
I just purchased a 1994 Road King with an Ultra Classic sidecar; I don't know if the sidecar was originally sold with the bike, but the dealer only had the key for the bike/saddlebags/touring pack. We realized there's a lock under the front edge of the bottom of the seat of the sidecar, but it doesn't have the same kind of lock as the rest of the equipment. Is this standard, and if so, how can I find a replacement lock, or get this one re-keyed?
TIA
Quote from Deleted user on March 27, 2017, 10:00 amI know a good locksmith in Spokane WA who could solve the problem but you don't say where you're at and my guess is that it's not Spokane... Terry Huff is a friend and fellow rider, and a good professional locksmith.
I know a good locksmith in Spokane WA who could solve the problem but you don't say where you're at and my guess is that it's not Spokane... Terry Huff is a friend and fellow rider, and a good professional locksmith.
Quote from IndigoTea on March 27, 2017, 10:41 amI'm not quite ready for that long of a ride just yet; I'm in Dallas, TX. I can see about getting a locksmith after it; it's not locked at this time, but I'd like the ability to secure items behind the seat, and if this is the lock to do that, it would be good to know.
I'm not quite ready for that long of a ride just yet; I'm in Dallas, TX. I can see about getting a locksmith after it; it's not locked at this time, but I'd like the ability to secure items behind the seat, and if this is the lock to do that, it would be good to know.
Quote from IndigoTea on March 27, 2017, 11:55 amI saw that at one point, but I'm not sure if they're referring to an *actual* sidecar, or the nomenclature where a touring pack is referred to as a "sidecar" (found often when searching for a HD with sidecar, unfortunately).
I saw that at one point, but I'm not sure if they're referring to an *actual* sidecar, or the nomenclature where a touring pack is referred to as a "sidecar" (found often when searching for a HD with sidecar, unfortunately).
Quote from davet on March 27, 2017, 8:30 pmThat lock IndSlim posted above will probably work for you. I rebuilt my seat and took the lock and cable system out but I kept the parts. Here are a few pictures from the 1993-94 parts book and the parts I have. There is also a seat on eBay that I think has this type of lock system. Look at that one and these pictures and you should be able to figure it out. I think all you have to do is unscrew the front plate and put the new lock cylinder from eBay in there and you're good to go.
That lock IndSlim posted above will probably work for you. I rebuilt my seat and took the lock and cable system out but I kept the parts. Here are a few pictures from the 1993-94 parts book and the parts I have. There is also a seat on eBay that I think has this type of lock system. Look at that one and these pictures and you should be able to figure it out. I think all you have to do is unscrew the front plate and put the new lock cylinder from eBay in there and you're good to go.
Quote from IndigoTea on March 28, 2017, 1:38 amThe seller on eBay said it was for the touring pack, not the sidecar. However, it might be worth a try; that seat's looking a bit rough for the price they want, and that's a bit more than I care to pay for just the lock assembly. These pictures and diagrams will help quite a bit - thanks!
The seller on eBay said it was for the touring pack, not the sidecar. However, it might be worth a try; that seat's looking a bit rough for the price they want, and that's a bit more than I care to pay for just the lock assembly. These pictures and diagrams will help quite a bit - thanks!
Quote from davet on March 28, 2017, 7:56 amYeah, I wasn't suggesting buying the seat, I was wondering if that is the seat you have in your sidecar. The guy with the lock on eBay does list the correct sidecar seat part number. Looking at the listing on eBay it is the same lock cylinder I removed from my sidecar seat. There are a couple of other locks listed on eBay like that for a lot more money. Good luck.
Yeah, I wasn't suggesting buying the seat, I was wondering if that is the seat you have in your sidecar. The guy with the lock on eBay does list the correct sidecar seat part number. Looking at the listing on eBay it is the same lock cylinder I removed from my sidecar seat. There are a couple of other locks listed on eBay like that for a lot more money. Good luck.
Quote from IndigoTea on March 28, 2017, 10:01 amIt does indeed look like the same seat; hubs is the expert on locks, so we both appreciated the photos above. 53584-92 is the right number for the lock itself?
It does indeed look like the same seat; hubs is the expert on locks, so we both appreciated the photos above. 53584-92 is the right number for the lock itself?
Quote from davet on March 28, 2017, 10:41 amI don't know if you can order the lock by itself anymore, I couldn't find it on www.boardtrackerharleyonline.com It looks like you can order the lock assembly, 53593-92, $36.00 from them. They used the same lock on the non-ultra sidecars but located up on the outside of the sidecar body with a lock plate on the seat back. The eBay one might be a bargain at less than $36 if all you need is the lock cylinder and key.
I don't know if you can order the lock by itself anymore, I couldn't find it on http://www.boardtrackerharleyonline.com It looks like you can order the lock assembly, 53593-92, $36.00 from them. They used the same lock on the non-ultra sidecars but located up on the outside of the sidecar body with a lock plate on the seat back. The eBay one might be a bargain at less than $36 if all you need is the lock cylinder and key.
Quote from timo482 on March 29, 2017, 12:12 pmparts are already getting harder to get..
its going to suck in ten years to get sidecar replacement parts..
there is already nothing cheap - I've seen a lot of folks wanting cheaper parts - thats not going to happen, more like duesenburg or ferrari parts.
heck - early twin cam parts are going "obsolete"
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parts are already getting harder to get..
its going to suck in ten years to get sidecar replacement parts..
there is already nothing cheap - I've seen a lot of folks wanting cheaper parts - thats not going to happen, more like duesenburg or ferrari parts.
heck - early twin cam parts are going "obsolete"
to
Quote from rtaylor1 on April 25, 2017, 9:28 amNot sure about 94 but I have gotten locks for 99 and 2002 from Harley. Just took number off key (it is stamped on it) and had them order replacement lock. If I remember correct it came with 2 more keys.
Not sure about 94 but I have gotten locks for 99 and 2002 from Harley. Just took number off key (it is stamped on it) and had them order replacement lock. If I remember correct it came with 2 more keys.
Quote from IndigoTea on April 25, 2017, 11:40 pmThe upshot was that we were able to get the "sidecar/saddlebag" lock from eBay, and hubs switched it out with the existing one on the sidecar, so now it's a more secure storage space on the sidecar again. Thanks for all your input!
The upshot was that we were able to get the "sidecar/saddlebag" lock from eBay, and hubs switched it out with the existing one on the sidecar, so now it's a more secure storage space on the sidecar again. Thanks for all your input!
Quote from jimsmith on April 24, 2018, 8:17 amReardan Tom - 3/27/2017 10:00 AM
I know a good locksmith in Spokane WA who could solve the problem but you don't say where you're at and my guess is that it's not Spokane... Terry Huff is a friend and fellow rider, and a good professional locksmith.
Thanks for the suggestion i will call them and i am sure they will suggest some locksmith to me in my area.
Reardan Tom - 3/27/2017 10:00 AM
I know a good locksmith in Spokane WA who could solve the problem but you don't say where you're at and my guess is that it's not Spokane... Terry Huff is a friend and fellow rider, and a good professional locksmith.
Thanks for the suggestion i will call them and i am sure they will suggest some locksmith to me in my area.
Quote from rtaylor1 on April 25, 2018, 7:03 amI just went to Harley dealer with number off ignition key and purchased lock keyed the same but seems like I had to purchase the lock used on police style saddlebags not civilian bikes ( different length). But double check me on that been a couple of years back. This way one key works every lock on bike and rig. Not very expensive, I bet less than locksmith.
I just went to Harley dealer with number off ignition key and purchased lock keyed the same but seems like I had to purchase the lock used on police style saddlebags not civilian bikes ( different length). But double check me on that been a couple of years back. This way one key works every lock on bike and rig. Not very expensive, I bet less than locksmith.
Quote from Jeff_Online on April 25, 2018, 8:14 amThe locking saddlebag kit is about $50 and I think it's an extra $10 to get it keyed alike to your ignition key. Not sure, but this might fit that application. You would get 2 locks & 2 keys plus some hardware you probably wouldn't use.
The locking saddlebag kit is about $50 and I think it's an extra $10 to get it keyed alike to your ignition key. Not sure, but this might fit that application. You would get 2 locks & 2 keys plus some hardware you probably wouldn't use.
Quote from Joseph Edward on December 20, 2021, 8:52 amQuote from Deleted user on March 27, 2017, 10:00 amI know a good locksmith in Spokane WA who could solve the problem but you don't say where you're at and my guess is that it's not Spokane... Terry Huff is a friend and fellow rider, and a good professional locksmith.
I also know a lock expert who works for a firm named dc mobile locksmith. He can solve the lock problem easily at a reasonable cost.
Quote from Deleted user on March 27, 2017, 10:00 amI know a good locksmith in Spokane WA who could solve the problem but you don't say where you're at and my guess is that it's not Spokane... Terry Huff is a friend and fellow rider, and a good professional locksmith.
I also know a lock expert who works for a firm named dc mobile locksmith. He can solve the lock problem easily at a reasonable cost.