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F3L side bag/glove box not shutting/staying closed - any fix ideas?
My Brand new 2022 F3L has issues with the side bags and glove box shutting/closing and staying closed. Could not even key to lock one side bag as it would not close enough for that. Was riding down road and it popped open; the Rear Cargo flag came down on the dash display and scared me to death. Is there a way (cable maybe?) to tighten up the lock mechanisms on the side bags? Perhaps I can order a new clip for glove box... not sure about that? I HATE having to drive 55+ miles to a dealer for this. And parts may not come in for a while... there goes my riding summer.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 07-09-2023 at 08:02 PM.
Reason: Expanded title to briefly ask the question... ;-)
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Sometimes I've had trouble closing the rear side case on my F3L. I'm not sure why. Once I had something protruding that didn't quite fit. The other time, after wiggling and re-trying for about 10 minutes I got it shut. This latch seems a bit finicky at best.
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GR Horst - Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
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Your Spyder is still under warranty ..... Make your dealer FIX IT ..... Mike
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Originally Posted by GWHIZZ
My Brand new 2022 bike has issues with the side bags and glove box shutting/closing and staying closed. Could not even key to lock one side bag as it would not close enough for that. Was riding down road and it popped open; the Rear Cargo flag came down on the dash display and scared me to death. Is there a way (cable maybe?) to tighten up the lock mechanisms on the side bags? Perhaps I can order a new clip for glove box... not sure about that? I HATE having to drive 55+ miles to a dealer for this. And parts may not come in for a while... there goes my riding summer.
GWHIZZ,
I have a brand new 2023 F3 LTD Special try pushing- in on the side bags when you close them/or open them to see if that helps.
On the glove box, try using some Vaseline on the knob (under the glove box door) that closes the glove box and put a small dab on the hole that the knob goes into. See if that works.
Deanna
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 06-19-2023 at 08:58 PM.
Reason: ' 's ;-)
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 Doomed 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 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Have a 2022 F3L Limited and need to help push a little when closing side lids then give a little tug to make sure it is closed. Sometimes one thinks it is closed but a bump can jar open. Happened in FL. with 2020RTL one time.
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Originally Posted by GRHorst
Sometimes I've had trouble closing the rear side case on my F3L. I'm not sure why. Once I had something protruding that didn't quite fit. The other time, after wiggling and re-trying for about 10 minutes I got it shut. This latch seems a bit finicky at best.
Finicky is not the word, nor the quality expected for a brand new bike.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 06-25-2023 at 05:52 PM.
Reason: bran... ;-)
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Originally Posted by Deanna777
GWHIZZ,
I have a brand new 2023 F3 LTD Special try pushing- in on the side bags when you close them/or open them to see if that helps.
On the glove box, try using some Vaseline on the knob (under the glove box door) that closes the glove box and put a small dab on the hole that the knob goes into. See if that works.
Deanna
Dealer could pull their crap and then say that I caused the problem...I personally will not try to fix anything on a brand new bike.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 06-25-2023 at 05:51 PM.
Reason: bran... ;-)
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I have the exact same bike & issue. I found that I push up on the door as I close it they latch securely and stay shut. YMMV
2022 F3L , Lamonster Brake Rod Glacial Blue
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Originally Posted by Hhilljr
I have the exact same bike & issue. I found that I push up on the door as I close it they latch securely and stay shut. YMMV
Ok, I will try that! but I still have the glove box issue where it flaps in the wind when I do faster than 50mph.
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Originally Posted by GWHIZZ
Dealer could pull their crap and then say that I caused the problem...I personally will not try to fix anything on a brand new bike.
OK. Last month I just bought a brand new spyder, and I am having an issue with the rubber part behind the passenger back rest. I am going to let the dealership take care of it.
Deanna
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 Doomed 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 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by Deanna777
OK. Last month I just bought a brand new spyder, and I am having an issue with the rubber part behind the passenger back rest. I am going to let the dealership take care of it.
Deanna
What problem are you having with it? Mine looks funny, but I have not ridden in rain yet...I hope it seals from water correctly!
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Originally Posted by GWHIZZ
Ok, I will try that! but I still have the glove box issue where it flaps in the wind when I do faster than 50mph.
My glove box didn't want to close at first. The dealer made a little adjustment, now it closed. But I have to push straight down fairly hard on the front where the latch is to get the latch to close and lock it down.
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GR Horst - Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
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