Saddlebag inner latch cover?
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Saddlebag inner latch cover?
I have a 2010 Ultra Classic with stock saddlebags. They are auto lock CVO type. The locks work fine.
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I did put (4) 5/16" x 1" grip Ball lock Pins thru captive barrels, to replace the dzuss fasteners, they work like the threaded bolts and captive nuts , just quicker. Bags are secure and come off in seconds once inside.
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Its the inner (fender) side latches that I can't seem to secure the lids shut. They work as designed, do not pop open unless the lock side is open, but it seems a twist of a screwdriver will pry the 2 latch plates apart easily to pull the lids open. Once inside the thieves can then pull the Ball Lock pins and off they go with my bags.
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I have googled and searched this forum without a decent solution. I was hoping to find a chrome cover that would block the screwdriver from getting between the plates. The plates work, they are just about good enough to keep honest people out.
Thanks, I am open to any suggestions. Brian
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I did put (4) 5/16" x 1" grip Ball lock Pins thru captive barrels, to replace the dzuss fasteners, they work like the threaded bolts and captive nuts , just quicker. Bags are secure and come off in seconds once inside.
.
Its the inner (fender) side latches that I can't seem to secure the lids shut. They work as designed, do not pop open unless the lock side is open, but it seems a twist of a screwdriver will pry the 2 latch plates apart easily to pull the lids open. Once inside the thieves can then pull the Ball Lock pins and off they go with my bags.
.
I have googled and searched this forum without a decent solution. I was hoping to find a chrome cover that would block the screwdriver from getting between the plates. The plates work, they are just about good enough to keep honest people out.
Thanks, I am open to any suggestions. Brian
Last edited by brian4.2; Jun 6, 2017 at 11:50 PM.
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if they want them that badly, to damage the bags to steal them, not much you can do.
most thieves are looking for a quick profit and damaging the stolen part usually is not part of the m.o.
a cover over that area might be the only thing possible.
i just make certain my premiums are paid, best anti theft device. works every time.
most thieves are looking for a quick profit and damaging the stolen part usually is not part of the m.o.
a cover over that area might be the only thing possible.
i just make certain my premiums are paid, best anti theft device. works every time.
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