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Does your Saddlebag need to be slammed to latch?
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.
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Originally Posted by 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.
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 . .....
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
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!
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Originally Posted by 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.
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
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Originally Posted by Deanna777
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.
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Originally Posted by awebneck
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
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 07-28-2023 at 05:02 PM.
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special - Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12 Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show Chrome Trunk Shock
LED'S - Run/Turn/Brake Rear
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac - SOLD
First Spyder - 2012 RTS-SE5 Quantum Metallic Blue - TRADED UP
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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