Tourpack latch
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Road Warrior
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From: Sussex, WI
Tourpack latch
Is there any way to adjust latch on a 13 ultra tourpack to get it to hold? My rear latch keeps slipping when I hit a bump or even touch the lid. The latch stays closed but the upper point where it grabs pops out from under latch
Road Warrior
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From: Seabrook, NH
Has it always been like this or is this a recent issue? I own a 2013 ultra and one of my latches broke shortly after I had what sounds like a similar problem. I ended up going to premium hinges and latches which are so much better than stock crap that came on my limited.
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Road Warrior
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From: Sussex, WI
Has it always been like this or is this a recent issue? I own a 2013 ultra and one of my latches broke shortly after I had what sounds like a similar problem. I ended up going to premium hinges and latches which are so much better than stock crap that came on my limited.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Does the lid close squarely? Is the rubber seal around the interior of the lid in good shape? If the foam ( seal ) has lost its "cush" it could be contributing to your problem ... Been there and done that.
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Once they start to slip seems it never stops. Been there as well. If the gasket is good, just replace them.
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Road Master
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From: Saskatchewan
I had to change my tour pack latches last summer on my '13 Classic. The lid would pop open slightly and move back when I hit some rougher road. There is a little force on it when I have my back seat bag on as it doubles for a back rest for me too. They didn't show signs of damage but the pins did have some slop to them. I was able to nurse it along by shimming it up with small chunks of cardboard for a few days till I got to a dealer.
The HD dealer in Durango Co had them in stock, they weren't too expensive, I think I paid around $30 for the pair of them. I figure if I can buy items like this without ordering them it is a common issue.
The HD dealer in Durango Co had them in stock, they weren't too expensive, I think I paid around $30 for the pair of them. I figure if I can buy items like this without ordering them it is a common issue.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
I forgot about this ... It helps "center" the latch mechanism when closing the lid ... Cheap and easy and it seemed to help.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...lid-catch#tabs
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...lid-catch#tabs
