Side compartments stuck - Please help!

[Juls1626]

Hello! I recently purchased a 2014 RT S and cannot seem to get the side compartments to open. Any thoughts or suggestions??

[trikermutha]

I am guessing you pulled on the rear levers??

They are on cables if you did pull the levers you could remove some of the rear Tupperware to gain access to the cables.

While pulling on the lever tap the side cover and they usually pop open.

[daniel227]

Try pushing against or putting a little inward pressure on it while you pull the release latch.

[Juls1626]

Yes I pulled on the two rear levers on the trunk and feel zero resistance to pop a latch for the compartments.

[Ex-Rocket]

Sounds like both cables are either disconnected at the levers in the back or at the side compartments. I bet the other owner was doing some repairs and forgot to hook them back up. Nice looking bike and

[Juls1626]

Since I'm new to the Spyder (had a Harley for several years), how can I access the cables?

@Ex-Rocket....Thank you!!!!

[Spyder 10]

I have the same problem. You probably need to push on the corresponding saddle door while pulling the lever to open it. Mine will open up at that point.

[Ex-Rocket]

I haven't had this problem so I'm just putting this out there. Can you open the rear trunk? If you can you might try to see with a flashlight and see if you can see the cables if they are connected to the 2 rear levers. If you see the cable are connected at the 2 rear levers then they are most likely off at the side compartments. If that is the case, I'm totally lost at that point as far as getting the side compartments open. Good luck.

[trikermutha]

Since I'm new to the Spyder (had a Harley for several years), how can I access the cables?

@Ex-Rocket....Thank you!!!!

Open the rear top trunk and start removing the screws for the Tupperware. The cables will be were the top truck latch is located or just below that area.

I would try to tap/push the side cover while pulling the latch first

[trikermutha]

Yes I pulled on the two rear levers on the trunk and feel zero resistance to pop a latch for the compartments.

I have to ask you did unlock the trunk?? I am guessing yes if you are able to open the rear trunk

[Snowbelt Spyder]

Yes I pulled on the two rear levers on the trunk and feel zero resistance to pop a latch for the compartments.

You WILL feel zero resistance for some distance of travel. Then once you feel resistance, give it a good solid pull.

[jthornton]

Hello! I recently purchased a 2014 RT S and cannot seem to get the side compartments to open. Any thoughts or suggestions??

If a push on the front of the side compartments while pulling the lever does not open it then open the trunk and with a flashlight look down each hole to see if the cable is connected. You can see it move as you pull the lever.

My left saddle bag will only open if I pull the lever then give a bump as if to close it with my hand.

JT

[MouthPiece]

If a push on the front of the side compartments while pulling the lever does not open it then open the trunk and with a flashlight look down each hole to see if the cable is connected. You can see it move as you pull the lever.

My left saddle bag will only open if I pull the lever then give a bump as if to close it with my hand.

JT

What he said.

Chris

[ARtraveler]

I also had some issues with my 2014 RT-S. I had the dealer adjust the cables and no problems since. I am not mechanically inclined.

[Deanna777]

I had the same issue with my 2012 RTS-SE5, I took it to the dealership, they fixed it( it was under warranty). Deanna

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I had the same issue with my 2012 RTS-SE5, I took it to the dealership, they fixed it( it was under warranty). Deanna

...........................But who got your helmet out of the FRUNK when the cable broke on Your IGNITION switch ? ? ?..... and was then informed to get LOST because you no longer needed my friendship ......truth is stranger than fiction

[Brian Kay]

If a push on the front of the side compartments while pulling the lever does not open it then open the trunk and with a flashlight look down each hole to see if the cable is connected. You can see it move as you pull the lever.

My left saddle bag will only open if I pull the lever then give a bump as if to close it with my hand.

JT

I have the same problem with the left side, exact same...scary.

[pitzerwm]

I too have that on one side, I should fix it, but I just whack it and it opens.

[oldguyinTX]

...........................But who got your helmet out of the FRUNK when the cable broke on Your IGNITION switch ? ? ?..... and was then informed to get LOST because you no longer needed my friendship ......truth is stranger than fiction

That's just being mean to Deanna, and not relevant to this thread. BTW, I have my fire suit on, so blast away!

[Bob Denman]

That's just being mean to Deanna, and not relevant to this thread. BTW, I have my fire suit on, so blast away!

Sometimes it's just best to keep private issues: private.

[oldguyinTX]

Sometimes it's just best to keep private issues: private.

and I probably should have kept my fingers off of the keyboard.

[Bob Denman]

If we hang: we hang together!
Mike and Dee,
Nobody wishes either of you anything but the best...

[trikermutha]

Well did you get the Side doors open?? Inquiring minds need to know

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

That's just being mean to Deanna.............Actually You have that backwards ...I RESCUED HER .......She was the MEAN one ...... and not relevant to this thread....... It was RELEVANT to Her POST on this thread ........ BTW, I have my fire suit on, so blast away!

.......Not an issue, I have " empathy " for the mentally challenged .... Mike

[Bob Denman]

Wow...
Thankfully; Dee won't see it: she's got you on her ignore list...