bags unlatch?
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bags unlatch?
Does anyone else have this problem? my hard bags don't seem to latch properly anymore, when riding i have to lock them and even then they sometimes undo and partially open. its a 98 flht. Last year someone pried open both bags (they were locked) and stole my gloves jacket etc.
is it possible to bend the part that is shaped like a "U" on the bag part so that the lid part will intersect better? I searched through the forum and could not find a reference to this problem. Am I the only one? Are the bags plain wore out?
is it possible to bend the part that is shaped like a "U" on the bag part so that the lid part will intersect better? I searched through the forum and could not find a reference to this problem. Am I the only one? Are the bags plain wore out?
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Yes there have been times when a bag has become unlatched...and both times it was the high bag...must've been me. I would bet if your bags were pried open, the folding latch handles/hinges are tweeked. Also-make sure the two pressure tabs on the fender side of the bags are properly set before forcing (oops) the handle down.
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unlatching saddle bags.
The anchor tabs don't glide into place when closing the bag, at least both of mine don't, but rather I have to ensure I'm placing the 2 tabs under the bracket before securing the lid and locking it. But then again, you stated your bags were pried open in the past, so the hardware may be compromised in some way. And...if you haven't already, swap out those OEM twisting bag pin locks for some real hardware to prevent theft of the entire bag and contents. 5/16's stainless bolts and nylock nuts work great. Just make sure you have the proper wrenches in your tool kit for removal.
Last edited by Mr. Mike; 05-23-2015 at 07:32 PM.