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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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My saddle bags latches keep popping open and now one wont stay shut? Any adjustments that I can make?




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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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we have had some problems with that this year, what we found is that the nylon strap that holds the lid gets caught in the pivot point and wont allow the latches to close fully
 
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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I have to lock mine to be sure - No rhyme or reason, one or the other pops open from time to time if I don't
 
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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My 05 roadking did the same thing, there actually is an adjustment procedure in the owners manual, You acutally bend the little fingers to tighten the latch, works great now. IF you cant get it stop at a dealer, should take them about 30 seconds.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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My buddy had this problem, his latches were coming a little loose, he tightened them down and hasn't had the problem since.

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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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I've found that if I put too much stuff in the bag, to the point where it expands a little, it won't latch properly. Rearranging the load usually helps.
 
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