What is this?

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Stephenj67
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What is this?

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Hi All. New to the forum here. I am packing for a trip through several western states. As I was packing, I noticed this turn thingy on each side case. Anyone know what they are for?  I thought it was used as part of the disassembly of the case, but it seems inconsistent with the screws that’s are used.
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milleplod
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Hi, and welcome to the Forum.

It's to give you access to internal parts - on the topbox, for example, it allows you to remove the lock barrel for re-coding by use of a special tool without fully dismantling the box. I suspect it's there for the same reason on the panniers. Pop it out, shine a light in there and have a look!  :)

Pete
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Stephenj67
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Re: What is this?

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Thanks Pete. That makes perfect sense...and given that it is inline with the lockset, I am confident your 100% correct.
Thanks for that. 
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