sprung saddlebag latch???
mine did that when the small stainless piece (opposite side form latch) that sticks on where the hook rests, fell off. I replaced it and never had a problem again. Make sure that small piece is still attached. I'm not home or I would take a picture of the area I'm talking about. If you look at this picture: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...#ht_500wt_1065
they are the pieces in the middle towards the outsides that have a semi triangular shape and 2 holes in them.
they are the pieces in the middle towards the outsides that have a semi triangular shape and 2 holes in them.
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Also check the lock tab.
I had one do this on my old Road glide.Had to loosen the lock tab nut and move the lock tab a little so it would clear the bracket.
While your in there,good idea to check the latch screws and the latch nuts.
I had one do this on my old Road glide.Had to loosen the lock tab nut and move the lock tab a little so it would clear the bracket.
While your in there,good idea to check the latch screws and the latch nuts.
Last edited by 1flhtk4me; Apr 6, 2011 at 07:12 AM.
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Also consider the seal around the lid getting old and squished causing the lid to loosen up. I noticed the difference when I installed new stretched bags and had to install new lid seals... WHOA tight lid!
Call me crazy though, but I always lock my lids regardless ever since hit a rough bump and flipped a lid open on the freeway at about 80 mph.
Call me crazy though, but I always lock my lids regardless ever since hit a rough bump and flipped a lid open on the freeway at about 80 mph.
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Here's your parts manual. Its a sticky under General HD Chat.
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....m_oem/hdmc.asp
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....m_oem/hdmc.asp
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