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Yakima SKS Lock Housing

Travel > AccessoriesRated: ***** by 13 reviews.

Dogfunk

Yakima's SKS Accessory Lock Housing attaches to the SnapArounds that secure your BasketCase, boat attachments or any other Yakima accessory to your crossbars. This will prevent thieves from running off with your rack accessories. Use the same SKS lock cores and key that you use to secure your bikes and boats to your rack.

This description was also provided by: RealCyclist.com, HuckNRoll.com, Backcountry.com

Rock/Creek Outfitters

Yakima's Accessory Lock Housing is used to lock rack accessories to a vehicle's crossbar. Instead of a hex key, Yakima uses the Accessory Lock Housing to secure a bolt to a certain component, such as a wheeltray and SNAR or fairing and bracket.

Features:

  • Additional security for bike, boat and BasketCase accessories

PeterGlenn

The Yakima Accessory Lock Housing allows you to lock down any part of your Yakima roof rack that doesnt have a space for a lock core. The Lock Housing attaches to the bolts on the BasketCase, bike racks, boat racks, and anything else you want to secure.

Features:

  • Comes with keys

Altrec

Add the Yakima Accessory Lock Housing and even non-locking rack mounts can enjoy full locking security and protection for your gear.

Features:

  • Used to lock rack accessories to a vehicle's crossbar. It works in the place of a hex key to secure a bolt to a particular component, such as a wheeltray & SNAR or fairing & bracket.

This description was also provided by: NRS.com


REI

Now you can secure "non-locking" Yakima accessories and gear mounts to your rack!

  • Together with a Yakima SKS Lock Core (sold separately), this portable housing keeps various non-locking Yakima mounts locked to your crossbar


Massey's Outfitters

Even non-locking mounts can enjoy SKS security with the SKS Lock Housing by Yakima.

  • Additional security for bike, boat and Basket Case accessories.


Jenson USA

The Yakima Accessory Lock Housing allows you to lock your Yakima accessories.

Features:

  • Note: Does not include lock cores.

Moosejaw

No description provided.

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Option Availability:

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Size
Ea13.60
Yakima Accessory Lock Housing12.48

Legend

  •     - Jenson USA
  •     - NRS.com

Notes:

Rock/Creek Outfitters offers this product at $13.60, but does not provide any color/size information.

PeterGlenn offers this product at $16.99, but does not provide any color/size information.

Moosejaw offers this product at $17.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Altrec offers this product at $17.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

RealCyclist.com offers this product at $17.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Massey's Outfitters offers this product at $17.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

HuckNRoll.com offers this product at $17.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Backcountry.com offers this product at $17.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

REI offers this product at $17.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Dogfunk offers this product at $17.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Yakima SKS Lock Housing Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

Does the job right.

Rating:****
It's exactly what the description says. Instead of just using the twist handle to tighten down your bike rack onto your Yakima crossbars, you use this and it allows you to lock it as well. It's great for providing that extra layer of security. It's solid, well built and does exactly what it's designed to do.

The only con about it is that it's expensive for what it is. Not only that, but it doesn't come with an actual Yakima SKS lock core, meaning if you don't have one you have to purchase one. That's something else to think about before purchasing this. Fortunately I had a spare lock core that was lying around so I didn't have to pay extra for it.
The Ripe Punani at REI on 08/13/2009

"Great product to lock accessories to your Yakima rack"

Rating:*****
These extra locks are great for locking some of your accessories to your Yakima rack/the car that usually don't come with locks for example, the fairing or such. As with all Yakima products, they are easy to install. Keep in mind, though, that these are only the housings, the locks need to be ordered separately.
Jens-uwe at Moosejaw on 02/15/2008

"Why risk losing your stuff?"

Rating:*****
All my old Thule and Yakima mounts were made so that once the item was secured the mounts were safe from theives. As things got more complex mounts required an external lock. If you want to keep your stuff yours then these lock housings are the only way to go!
Joe at Moosejaw on 12/03/2007

"You gotta have lots of these"

Rating:*****
If you care about your bike racks, you'll need these. Why do you ask? Because if you don't have anything in the rack, all it takes to remove a vyper or other such bike mount is a lift of a lever and an unscrewing of a big plastic wing-nut.
Gyan at Moosejaw on 07/22/2008

Yakima Lock Housing

Rating:*****

The lock housings are a little pricey on top of the piece of equipment being purchased, but it's worth it in my opinion for peace of mind. Not having to worry whether or not your equipment is going to be stolen is worth it in my opinion.

marshmellaw1982 at Backcountry.com on 05/22/2006

"Feel secure, get these!"

Rating:****
Feel more secure with these accessory locks. Remember that you will need to get some lock cores to use this product. The installation is really easy, it only consists of a nut, a rubber ring and the lock housing. I've locked down all my rack components!
James at Moosejaw on 06/30/2008

Yakima Lock Housing

Rating:****

Like others have said, it's pricey at $12 a pop, but for securing your even pricier racks/gear, it gives you peace of mind. I bought mine on here with a 20% discount, or else I would have probably gotten them off eBay.

trdsuprase1506405 at Backcountry.com on 04/08/2008

"A must have!"

Rating:*****
I got this for use with my Viper bike rack. It locks the rear end of the Viper rack to the cross bar. A must for security of your investment.
Brian at Moosejaw on 01/03/2008

"A must, A great piece of mind"

Rating:*****
These are great for your accessories. These are a must. I am using them on all my accessories. They keep them all good and safe
Eric at Moosejaw on 04/25/2008

"Perfect Fit, Looks very nice on my van, will not drive with out it. Better than factory."

Rating:*****
Perfect Fit, Looks very nice on my van, will not drive with out it. Better than factory.
Richard at Moosejaw on 11/18/2005