2020 RTL - Top Case Not Locking Problem?

[giantjas]

I can't get my top case to lock. Looking for a little help from 2020 RT owners who have the top case. I have locked it a couple of times before, but never paid close attention to the mechanism. I now CSM's get it to lock. Since purchasing, I have to double check and push real hard on the top to make sure it is closed. If I have any complaint about these RTL's it's this top case and cheap closing and locking mechanism. You'd think you spent 27K on a vehicle that they would put a quality clasp and lock on the thing! Ok, rant over- I can't figure if a piece is broke or missing or what the problem is. I don't necessarily want to take it to the dealer if I can resolve it myself. I have attached photos. Can anyone who has this model identify the problem? Thanks.

Photo #1 is the bottom mechanism (top view looking down)
Photo #2 is the top case mechanism with the key inserted and the case in the unlocked position
Photo #3 is the top case mechanism with the key inserted and the case in the locked position

 

[jwulf74]

It is similar to the case on my F3ltd... there are "guides" on both sides of the case toward the front of the lid. They need to align to the holes under them and they are "sensitive" meaning that any twist in the lid misaligns them and makes closing more difficult. I make sure mine are aligned as I close the lid and then once the lid is down I give it a solid press on the BRP logo to latch it.

 

[fatboy]

looks like pins not aligned

 

[samewok]

The pins need to be adjusted. It is behind the tail light.

 

[giantjas]

Thank you!

Thanks to the responses I have now fixed it! Removed the tail light cover and readjusted the posts. Quick and easy. This is such a great forum. Thanks for all the help!

 

[samewok]

Glad you got it fixed

 

[RICZ]

It helps to put some grease on the upper plates. You don't want to grease the pins as clothing might brush them.
It also helps to mount a Show Chrome rack - it stiffened the lid and gives you something to push down on other than on the plastic. They come in chrome and black.
https://www.ebay.com/p/251945403?ii...fuaB5_kLuCUALFc7SamBMBExKZo6kaIhoCZ9wQAvD_BwE