Pannier key barrels?

**Maha** · 5th April 2013, 15:30

With the new bike came four spare pannier keys and one spare key barrel.
Now there’s a better than even chance that, while riding in the rain, water will get into the pannier key barrels. I guess that with time, it is safe to assume that a key barrel may need replacing because of rust…perhaps? Is there a spray of sorts that can be/is used safely in such a situation?

Top box is not such a concern, the key barrel is on the side rather than on the top like the panniers.

**Gremlin** · 5th April 2013, 15:37

I assume it's Givi panniers?

They do have that sliding catch over the top, but really, I CRC them occasionally and it makes them happy.

Only replaced one lock on a piece of Givi luggage in years of riding... they're good stuff.

**Daffyd** · 5th April 2013, 15:40

A very light squirt of WD40 every 2-3 months.

**Madness** · 5th April 2013, 15:42

Unobtanium works best. WD-40 is probably quite acceptable also.

**FJRider** · 5th April 2013, 18:32

Silicone spray works well. But as Gremlin says ... it is not an issue.

I've had Givi panniers on my FJ for six years (even in west coast rain) ... and no hint of issues.

**nzspokes** · 5th April 2013, 19:06

Graphite powder for locks, WD40 etc will attract dust and jam it up.

**Madness** · 5th April 2013, 20:28

Originally Posted by nzspokes

Graphite powder for locks, WD40 etc will attract dust and jam it up.

Usually graphite is the best for locks but it tends to wash out with water, unlike WD-40.

**carburator** · 5th April 2013, 20:32

rem dry lube..

works on givi boxes and ar15's..

**Maha** · 6th April 2013, 13:09

Originally Posted by Gremlin

I assume it's Givi panniers?

They do have that sliding catch over the top, but really, I CRC them occasionally and it makes them happy.

Only replaced one lock on a piece of Givi luggage in years of riding... they're good stuff.

Yes Givi but no sliding catch...not really worried about it all to be honest, just thought about it when a spare barrel was in with the kit.

**FJRider** · 6th April 2013, 13:13

Originally Posted by Maha

Yes Givi but no sliding catch...not really worried about it all to be honest, just thought about it when a spare barrel was in with the kit.

There is usually a flap in the key hole that slides back as you insert the key.

**Maha** · 6th April 2013, 13:23

Originally Posted by FJRider

There is usually a flap in the key hole that slides back as you insert the key.

Yes, that I can see, maybe thats what Gremlin was talking about.

**FJRider** · 6th April 2013, 13:29

Originally Posted by Maha

Yes, that I can see, maybe thats what Gremlin was talking about.

Not much water gets past that. Especially at speed.

**Maha** · 6th April 2013, 13:44

Originally Posted by FJRider

Not much water gets past that. Especially at speed.

So keep the speed up?...roger that.
The most pleasing aspect about the panniers is that we will finish a day of wet riding with dry stuff.

**FJRider** · 6th April 2013, 14:11

Originally Posted by Maha

So keep the speed up?...roger that.
The most pleasing aspect about the panniers is that we will finish a day of wet riding with dry stuff.

With panniers ... I've never had issues with the gear inside them getting wet. The big issue is finding enough gear to fill them ...

Rent a bit of "space" to Mom ...

**Maha** · 6th April 2013, 14:17

Originally Posted by FJRider

With panniers ... I've never had issues with the gear inside them getting wet. The big issue is finding enough gear to fill them ...

Rent a bit of "space" to Mom ...

Oh don't you worry, rent is prepaid on the left pannier and most of the top box...