Lost key to Ortlieb Handlebar bag

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05-03-18, 09:35 AM

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Did you ever get this resolved? I kinda wonder if you couldn't use a Dremel to grind away the little bit of plastic that stops the lever from moving forward when the locking mechanism is rotated?

I found the keys :-)

05-03-18, 11:11 AM

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open the lock, then lose them again...

05-03-18, 12:45 PM

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Exactly what I did. I never want to lock that thing again :-)

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open the lock, then lose them again...

05-03-18, 05:13 PM

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I found the keys :-)

that really made me chuckle.
so typical isn't it?

its up to you, but I wouldnt ever lock it again, certainly not on a bike trip (especially if there isnt ever access to the internet to enable you to come back here and find the solution!

all's well that ends well.