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Jun 9, 2008 | 01:08 PM

SPARKY01

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From: tomball tx

SIDE PAK LATCH

noticed my latch on my side pak will not stay closed all of a sudden.&nbsp\\; have to lock with key to keep closed.&nbsp\\; no big deal but wondering who else had/has this problem and how did you repair.&nbsp\\; thanks

Jun 9, 2008 | 02:51 PM

driftbuster2

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RE: SIDE PAK LATCH

Mine started doing the same thing last week.

Jun 9, 2008 | 02:56 PM

quackhead

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RE: SIDE PAK LATCH

mine started doing in over Memorial Day weekend, im gonna have the dealer look at it this weekend.

Jun 9, 2008 | 03:00 PM

Odd Job

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RE: SIDE PAK LATCH

My port side bag has been doing that for years....so used to it now it's become normal&nbsp\\;to&nbsp\\;keep&nbsp\\;both bags locked, actually probably a good habit to do anyways.

Jun 9, 2008 | 03:35 PM

BEAST

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RE: SIDE PAK LATCH

Wife was gripin about that on her SG. I took a look and if that piece of canvas in there gets under it it acts like the latch is broke.

Jun 9, 2008 | 04:00 PM

reecard

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RE: SIDE PAK LATCH

I had this happen to mine.&nbsp\\; There are 2 little prongs that stick straight out under the outside part of your saddle bag latch.&nbsp\\; Lay on the ground and look up, gently lift you latch upward.&nbsp\\; Take a pair of right angle needle nose pliers and bend those tabs up, they actually hold onto the bottom of the hinge.&nbsp\\; You can also put a towel between the pliers and your saddle bag so you don't scratch them.&nbsp\\; Hope this helps.