Saddle Bag Latch Adjustment
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Road Master
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Saddle Bag Latch Adjustment
Ok, got some stretched bags and put on my original lids with latches/hinges still attached. Bags were pre drilled and everything lines up correctly as far as I can tell. I also have a shop manual but was unable to find any type of procedure to adjust the latches. My current condition is such that the latch does not snap down into the closed position, I can somwhat massage it there but the lock will not engage. Anyone have a trick/procedure? Would appreciate the input. 09 Street Glide.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Tourer
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I dont know, but interesting here! I'm getn ready to do this same procedure, and am wondering is everything torged rite? U-no does it feel the same as the stock bolts when ya loosened them up? U-no what I'm saying?
Road Captain
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I had the same issue. Make sure you have the (I dont know the correct word for them) small latch plates, the ones that stick on. They have to be on for the latches to work. Once I did that, the lids got easier and easier to lock. It seemed to me the gaskets had to form to the new bags. Hope that helps. I was pulling my hair out till I figured it out.
Road Warrior
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From: Deep South Texas
Here are a couple of things you can check.
1) make sure the lid retainer (wide strap that holds the lid when open) is not folding up and getting caught between the lid and bag when you close the lid.
2) It sounds like the locking plate on the latch may be trapped on the wrong side of the plate. Open the latch and watch what happens as you turn the key. Make sure it has full range of motion.
3) is it possible the pre-drilled holes are located too far done on the bag? can you check the measurements against the old bags?
Sorry, but this is all I can think of. I have messed around with the latches, but don't remember seeing any adjustments. Maybe one of the wrenches or techs on this site will be able to help more.
1) make sure the lid retainer (wide strap that holds the lid when open) is not folding up and getting caught between the lid and bag when you close the lid.
2) It sounds like the locking plate on the latch may be trapped on the wrong side of the plate. Open the latch and watch what happens as you turn the key. Make sure it has full range of motion.
3) is it possible the pre-drilled holes are located too far done on the bag? can you check the measurements against the old bags?
Sorry, but this is all I can think of. I have messed around with the latches, but don't remember seeing any adjustments. Maybe one of the wrenches or techs on this site will be able to help more.
Road Warrior
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Could it be that the pre drilled holes are off little?
Get some calipers and mic the holes on the old bags and new ones.
Get some calipers and mic the holes on the old bags and new ones.
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Tourer
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When you get this figured out and you will,... Post a pic or two. What kind of bags did you buy? If ya don't mind me asking.
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Road Master
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Again the holes appear to be correct, did measure. So what is the stick on latch plate someone is talking about? Also someone used washers as spacers, could you explain where and why? Thanks again guys!