Does your Saddlebag need to be slammed to latch?

[awebneck]

Hi all!
Riding a <1k miles 2023 F3-T, does anybody else have an issue where they have to slam the ever-loving sin out of their saddelbag doors in order to get it to latch? It's only the left bag for me, but I routinely have to blast the door closed like a freshly-grounded teenager in order for it to actually latch. Any solutions? I'm worried I'll wear something out if I keep at it like I am.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hi all!
Riding a <1k miles 2023 F3-T, does anybody else have an issue where they have to slam the ever-loving sin out of their saddelbag doors in order to get it to latch? It's only the left bag for me, but I routinely have to blast the door closed like a freshly-grounded teenager in order for it to actually latch. Any solutions? I'm worried I'll wear something out if I keep at it like I am.

This has been a recurring issue with the saddlebags and trunk latches ... You may need to adjust the cable that operates it ..... but first try some DRY silicone spray ..... Mike . .....

[awebneck]

This has been a recurring issue with the saddlebags and trunk latches ... You may need to adjust the cable that operates it ..... but first try some DRY silicone spray ..... Mike . .....

Thanks for the tip, will give it a shot!

[Deanna777]

Hi all!
Riding a <1k miles 2023 F3-T, does anybody else have an issue where they have to slam the ever-loving sin out of their saddelbag doors in order to get it to latch? It's only the left bag for me, but I routinely have to blast the door closed like a freshly-grounded teenager in order for it to actually latch. Any solutions? I'm worried I'll wear something out if I keep at it like I am.

awebneck,

I have a 2023 F3 LTD Special, I haven't had that problem with closing the saddlebags. I push gently on the saddlebag doors, to close them.

Question: is your left saddlebag overstuffed with items, which might cause it to not close, properly?

Deanna

[awebneck]

awebneck,

I have a 2023 F3 LTD Special, I haven't had that problem with closing the saddlebags. I push gently on the saddlebag doors, to close them.

Question: is your left saddlebag overstuffed with items, which might cause it to not close, properly?

Deanna

I normally keep my cover rolled up in it, but it's not overstuffed, and it requires slamming even when empty.

[Deanna777]

I normally keep my cover rolled up in it, but it's not overstuffed, and it requires slamming even when empty.

awebneck,


Have you tried checking the saddlebag hinges?

Deanna

[BigPoppa]

I just bought a new 2023 F3 Limited a couple of days ago and my cases don’t latch easily. I don’t slam them but I do have to give an extremely firm push go get them to latch. Mine are also empty (for now). I’ll probably try the silicon spray mentioned above to see if that helps.

[baxter]

A gentle push after the latch engages normally locks in place. Do not expect to just close without some gentle assist usually with the knee or hands. My 2020 RTL was that way and now the my 2022 F3L Limited although the F3L does have a better lock/latch system. Sometimes if closing with a slamming motion is worse and latch will not engage as easy as a more gentle closing motion.

[USAF]

These are sealed water tight compartments and have resistance because of that, They are not meant to be slammed shut, You have to just firmly push with force to close.

[ulflyer]

If the cable is routed anything like the RT, lay down and look up under the front of the bag and you should see the adjusting nuts: one is a lock nut, the other is a longer type nut that you Loosen or tighten.

I had slammer on mine till I found how easy it was to adjust them.