Just checked mine and it already has 2 zip ties around it. Apparently this is the way it came from the factory 'cause I didn't do it. Hmmmm, guess I will take extra precautions just in case. Would sure be bad news if this happened on a trip, especially if my adult beverages were locked in the trunk. Thanks for the alert.
Sunman
Manny, we just had the same problem. Drilled the lock out and one of the screws had shifted not allowing the trunk to open. Now, need a new lock and maybe a cable later on for the trunk I just read that Harley had a recall for 14-15 Freewheelers for this problem.
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