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Random pocket...

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by gremlin484, Nov 2, 2007.

  1. gremlin484

    gremlin484 Member

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    On a 82 650 ( any possibly other models ) what is the small, long, rectangular-ish, pocket thats located under the airbox? It's closed on the right side, but is open on the left side...

    Here's what I'm talking about:

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    ( The space under the side cover )

    Mine is empty, and has been since I got it, but I was just wondering what that was originally used for? I was imagining a toolkit or something similar...
     
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    I believe it is for the lock chain that came with these bikes.
     
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    It's where the chain and lock originally went. Legend has it that they were keyed to work with your ignition, but I don't think anyone has ever seen one. :)

    I put a 12v power outlet in there for charging my phone and gps on long trips.
     
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    I wish it were close-able. It would be a good storage area ( registration, insurance, spare cloth, tools, etc ). Has anyone made a little door or similar?

    That's a really good idea...
     
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    Great question, I noticed this 2 days ago when polishing. Glad to know the answer.
     
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    I still have the chain/lock set up!!!
    OEM
    Yes the key is the same as the ignition
     
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    Yep - same here!
     
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    Make that three.

    Mike
     
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    And I'm 4, havent tried to remove it, heard it was a pain to put back in place...... I have it along with the orig. owners manual, and tool kit
     
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    Still got mine. I was confused as hell when I got it. It says "power lock" on it and based on the location and those words, I thought it was some crazy hidden apparatus for disengaging the shaft drive, hahaha. I guess it's a reasonable idea given the words printed on it, the location, and that the 550 (chain drive) we've also got didn't have one? That or I'm just an idiot.
     
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    Whoa!
    Those locks are Vintage!
    Stockers HAVE them right in place.
    They're called: 2-Whackers!

    Not only do I have the Chain and Lock that IS Keyed to the Ignition, in there.

    When I detailed the Bike ... I stripped-off the Black paint and brushed it to make it look nice.

    I remove it when I wash the bike and put it back ... oiled-up and Armoraled nice; too!

    Now, I have a feeling that I can't cross-over to the Dark Side, and should leave the handlebars ... stock!

    (That lock is a "Two-whacker"! That's how many whacks it would take to shatter it open and roll the bike away!)
     
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    I still have mine and it works great. But after I removed the box it came in (when I chopped the bike) I stuffed it in the leather tool pouch incase I ever find a use for it. >PD<
     
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  13. redneckzombi

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    So I think the REAL question is:

    Who has actually ever used theirs? hahaha
     
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    I picked the lock on mine to get it out, keys wouldnt work. Then I tore it apart to examine the innards. Took me about 1 min to pick it without skill! I like the 2 wacker bit. I thought you meant thats how many times you hit the cars to make sure they notice you...
     
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