locking glove box doors
Tourer
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From: Garrison, NY
I have no first hand experience, but I have been told no - not 100% waterproof. That said, I too have been comtemplating a set but 200 clams for these (even 150 on the net/discounters) is really really way steep. I'm so suprised that an aftermarketer has not jumped on this one and provided a decent set for around 80 bucks.
Tourer
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From: Virginia
I have no first hand experience, but I have been told no - not 100% waterproof. That said, I too have been comtemplating a set but 200 clams for these (even 150 on the net/discounters) is really really way steep. I'm so suprised that an aftermarketer has not jumped on this one and provided a decent set for around 80 bucks.
http://www.hogtrough.com/products/ultra-classic/
Works very well, but not waterproof, although I have never had a problem with water in the glove box with them.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Southeastern Michigan
I've been kicking around making a pair for the last couple years. Pretty simple concept and fabbing them would be easy/cheap. No way are they worth the $200 asking prices. I think $80 bucks is too high.
You can make the door water proof, and the designs I've seen try to do that. Problem is, the lowers aren't totally waterproofed. Although close.
I'm not so worried about the locking feature, since it won't take much to open even those. I'm more concerned with convenience. I hate those damned snaps.
You can make the door water proof, and the designs I've seen try to do that. Problem is, the lowers aren't totally waterproofed. Although close.
I'm not so worried about the locking feature, since it won't take much to open even those. I'm more concerned with convenience. I hate those damned snaps.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Southeastern Michigan
Here's a simple down and dirty sketch.
I think it would be an easy DIY too.
Could also add a simple foam gasket and/or a lock if desired.
Also my thoughts are to two-sided tape the original cover to the door.
Or get crazy with leather or whatever.
I think it would be an easy DIY too.
Could also add a simple foam gasket and/or a lock if desired.
Also my thoughts are to two-sided tape the original cover to the door.
Or get crazy with leather or whatever.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: New England
I have these from Hog Trough.
http://www.hogtrough.com/products/ultra-classic/
Works very well, but not waterproof, although I have never had a problem with water in the glove box with them.
http://www.hogtrough.com/products/ultra-classic/
Works very well, but not waterproof, although I have never had a problem with water in the glove box with them.
These look like a great alternitive. I'm going to check them out. Thanks
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Tourer
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From: Garrison, NY
Hogtrough covers look pretty interesting. However, still no way to grab something out of there mid-flight.
Something that locks, with a hinge, waterproof - and has an option to be opened without a key while rolling... all for around 80 bucks.
Geez - do I have to write the business plan too?
Something that locks, with a hinge, waterproof - and has an option to be opened without a key while rolling... all for around 80 bucks.
Geez - do I have to write the business plan too?
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Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: New England
Hogtrough covers look pretty interesting. However, still no way to grab something out of there mid-flight.
Something that locks, with a hinge, waterproof - and has an option to be opened without a key while rolling... all for around 80 bucks.
Geez - do I have to write the business plan too?
Something that locks, with a hinge, waterproof - and has an option to be opened without a key while rolling... all for around 80 bucks.
Geez - do I have to write the business plan too?
As far as opening on the fly, I'll bet the Harley push button they use on fuel doors would work. Its the same style lock and button. But again EXPENSIVE solution.
The saps SUCK but its typical Harley Davidson.
They know they suck but they put them on there anyway and sell you a rediculously over priced solution to the problem.
Thats the Harley way to suck you for every penny they can...................
Like always......I love my bike .....I just hate the people that make them.