problems installing newe saddlebag lid
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Ping..that is a great idea....but I am going to make sure that they install my latch before I hand out the refreshments LOL LOL
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I put one on for a buddy recently, it was a major pain in the fockin ***. What I ended up doing was those 5 piano hinge screws I had to loosen once I set the latch in closed position. I cant remember the exact sequence, but if you tighten the piano hinge normally after setting it in place, then try to close the lid, there is too much tension on the latch. So once you get it closed LOOSEN the piano screws, the latch will move to a more neutral position.The other part of the problem is the new seal in the lid is too hard. After you get it closed, lock it and leave it in that position until the foam seal settles and it will close more naturally.
My buddy said after a wwhile it worked normal. Dont look forward to doing one of those too far off future.
My buddy said after a wwhile it worked normal. Dont look forward to doing one of those too far off future.
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Road Master
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From: Long Island,New York
I put one on for a buddy recently, it was a major pain in the fockin ***. What I ended up doing was those 5 piano hinge screws I had to loosen once I set the latch in closed position. I cant remember the exact sequence, but if you tighten the piano hinge normally after setting it in place, then try to close the lid, there is too much tension on the latch. So once you get it closed LOOSEN the piano screws, the latch will move to a more neutral position.The other part of the problem is the new seal in the lid is too hard. After you get it closed, lock it and leave it in that position until the foam seal settles and it will close more naturally.
My buddy said after a wwhile it worked normal. Dont look forward to doing one of those too far off future.
My buddy said after a wwhile it worked normal. Dont look forward to doing one of those too far off future.
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