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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 10:39 PM
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Default Bag Latches Not Closing

I did some searching on here but was hoping someone can give me some guidance. My latches on my bags are not closing without some wiggling. I took a look and the spring is completely shot but also the locking mechanism gets stuck on the latch itself. Anyone had similiar issues and if so what was the fix?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 01:25 AM
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If I understand what you mean then the tourpak will move from side to side some. If you move the lid slightly left to right, it will fall into place there is a small indent for it to line up.
You can always replace the lock, just take it to a dealer and order a matching key for you bike.
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Others with more experience may drop in.
Only problem I have ever had was the screw holding in the lock in position-lock arm on a saddle bag. I keep one set in the tourpak now.. never had a problem with a tourpak.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 08:54 AM
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Also make sure you aren't closing the lid tether in between the lid and the bottoms. Happens to me all the time.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 10:17 AM
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Also make sure you aren't closing the lid tether in between the lid and the bottoms. Happens to me all the time.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 10:21 AM
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I would replace the springs to start with its not that complicated but just make mental notes how you disassembled
 
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Old Mar 12, 2015 | 10:29 AM
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^ replace springs and like said already, make sure the fabric/tether is not get in the way..
 
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Old Mar 13, 2015 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ndnguyd
^ replace springs and like said already, make sure the fabric/tether is not get in the way..
Thanks guys I am going to HD tomorrow to replace locks and see if that helps...I made sure on the tether being cleared
 
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