I haven't been. No problems yet, but this is making me think.

 

Best to keep them locked, as others have commented. With age and use the latches get worn and sloppy - and are more prone to pop open.

 

Always lock mine, dad had lost the lid a time or 2 on his old shovel so it became a habit I guess when I got mine.

 

Saddle Bags Opening on there own (?)

The dealer said "They're supposed to do that "

 

good warning - thanks

 

Yeah it's just a good habit to get in to. I've seen other baggers going down the road with the hard bag lid flipped wide open. I pulled alongside and pointed it out and he stopped to fix it.

 

I seldom lock them. Every so often I check the function of the latches, and make sure the brackets are properly aligned, and I don't really have a problem with bags coming open. Even on some pretty stiff speed bumps.

 

I trying to get into the habit now. Ive only had my bag pop open once, but I lost a damn good softball glove from it. I had a lot of stuff in the bag that day

 

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Sounds like my ex wife

 

Yours too?

I forgot to add, my bag was pretty full when it opened. They usually are too. Now, it's just habit, as others have said.