Leather saddlebag hinge spring clips
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Road Warrior
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Leather saddlebag hinge spring clips
Anyone ever replace the leather bag hinge spring clips? The ones that wrap around the lid hinge and help keep the lid open. I got a new clip but I'll be damned if I can get the new one on correctly.
Any tips appreciated!
Any tips appreciated!
Stage III
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From: Lake View, NY
My question to you is where did you find them and do you have a part number? The dealer has been warrantying them but that'll get old soon I'm sure. I'd like to just get a dozen and keep 'em on hand.
I've replaced them a few times. I think they snap when they're cold or something because last year I snapped one at the beginning of the season (I live in Buffalo) and same thing this year. The bag wasn't open an inch before it snapped. Happened twice on cold mornings this year so far. Didn't have any problems with them during the warmer days.
Anyway...take the bag off the bike, lay it on it's side and opened. You'll need a flat tool like a screwdriver wide enough to pry the spring open just a little more than it is at rest. Then you should be able to get both sides of the spring into the slots. Be sure they are in there right (so it looks like one that isn't broke) before you try to close the bag.....other wise you risk over-stretching and possibly breaking the new one. Hope that helps.
Mike
I've replaced them a few times. I think they snap when they're cold or something because last year I snapped one at the beginning of the season (I live in Buffalo) and same thing this year. The bag wasn't open an inch before it snapped. Happened twice on cold mornings this year so far. Didn't have any problems with them during the warmer days.
Anyway...take the bag off the bike, lay it on it's side and opened. You'll need a flat tool like a screwdriver wide enough to pry the spring open just a little more than it is at rest. Then you should be able to get both sides of the spring into the slots. Be sure they are in there right (so it looks like one that isn't broke) before you try to close the bag.....other wise you risk over-stretching and possibly breaking the new one. Hope that helps.
Mike
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Road Warrior
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From: CT
My question to you is where did you find them and do you have a part number? The dealer has been warrantying them but that'll get old soon I'm sure. I'd like to just get a dozen and keep 'em on hand.
I've replaced them a few times. I think they snap when they're cold or something because last year I snapped one at the beginning of the season (I live in Buffalo) and same thing this year. The bag wasn't open an inch before it snapped. Happened twice on cold mornings this year so far. Didn't have any problems with them during the warmer days.
Anyway...take the bag off the bike, lay it on it's side and opened. You'll need a flat tool like a screwdriver wide enough to pry the spring open just a little more than it is at rest. Then you should be able to get both sides of the spring into the slots. Be sure they are in there right (so it looks like one that isn't broke) before you try to close the bag.....other wise you risk over-stretching and possibly breaking the new one. Hope that helps.
Mike
I've replaced them a few times. I think they snap when they're cold or something because last year I snapped one at the beginning of the season (I live in Buffalo) and same thing this year. The bag wasn't open an inch before it snapped. Happened twice on cold mornings this year so far. Didn't have any problems with them during the warmer days.
Anyway...take the bag off the bike, lay it on it's side and opened. You'll need a flat tool like a screwdriver wide enough to pry the spring open just a little more than it is at rest. Then you should be able to get both sides of the spring into the slots. Be sure they are in there right (so it looks like one that isn't broke) before you try to close the bag.....other wise you risk over-stretching and possibly breaking the new one. Hope that helps.
Mike
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Road Warrior
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Yea. I ordered a "set" for 8.00 which I thought was 4. Nope. Set of 2. I almost crapped my pants :-)
Road Captain
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I had to replace 2 of them. The part # is 90382-98. They were 6.40 each at Lake Shore Harley. Make sure you put one end in the slot straight, then use a screwdriver to spread the clip and put the other end in. I have found when you open the lid you need to open it evenly without lifting only the front or rear part of the lid. I bought a spare clip to have just in case.
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Cruiser
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My Road king was fine all last year and then 3 of the 4 broke on me within the last 3 weeks. Not sure whats up with that. Not gonna bother replacing them unless at the dealer and they do it as a warrantee job.
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Had one break on each bag last year. Replaced them both and bought two spares over the winter when I happened to stop in at the dealer. Otherwise, I would have had it done under warranty. Snap ring pliers definitely make installing them easier.
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