Another Smugglers Trunk Question

[Amanda B]

My trunk came today!:yes: Does it just pretty much sit on the bike? The back seat has two bars that slide under the front one and then locked in with a key. The smugglers again slides under the front seat, but then just clicks in...is that correct? :dontknow: I was hoping it would lock in like the back seat did, but mostly I just want to make sure I have it on right and it is secure!

 

[DynamoBT]

Don't know anything about the Smuggler trunk.

But how about some pictures!!!???

 

[Amanda B]

Pictures of Trunk...coming soon...

Don't know anything about the Smuggler trunk.

But how about some pictures!!!???

I'll put some up...but my bike is....err....rather naked at the moment....working on various things trying to get it ready for spring!

 

[Amanda B]

Smugglers trunk on bike...panels not though...

Ignore the missing parts...

 

[DynamoBT]

That looks really nice. I think the Corbin stuff looks so good on the Spyder!

 

[SpyderWolf]

You may want to send Lamont a PM, in case he doesn't see this thread. He should be able to confirm whether you installed it correctly or not. :thumbup:

 

[Amanda B]

Thanks!

Thanks! I think the Corbin stuff looks great, but it's expensive! I hope once I get it all put together it will look even better. I was surprised what all I could fit in the trunk.

 

[Amanda B]

Your right!

You may want to send Lamont a PM, in case he doesn't see this thread. He should be able to confirm whether you installed it correctly or not. :thumbup:

I was thinking about that actually, but usually he is on top of most of the threads so I'll wait a day or so!

 

[Lamonster]

It just slides into the front seat and locks into the pin on the rear. You might want to protect the little rear fender that it sits on because it will rub the paint raw unless they changed things.

 

[Amanda B]

Thanks for that info!

It just slides into the front seat and locks into the pin on the rear. You might want to protect the little rear fender that it sits on because it will rub the paint raw unless they changed things.

Any suggestions on what to use to protect it? I have the phantom panels, so I'm guessing it would scratch it! Like maybe the little black felt pads that goes under furniture or something?

 

[Lamonster]

That 3M clear cover works pretty good. Just need something to keep it from rubbing paint on paint. Mine is messed up now but you can't see it till I pull the trunk off.

 

[wukka]

Any suggestions on what to use to protect it? I have the phantom panels, so I'm guessing it would scratch it! Like maybe the little black felt pads that goes under furniture or something?

Lamonster is correct - you should get some of the 3M protective vinyl. I thought that furniture felt pads would do the trick, but the constant rubbing from vibration causes little wear marks visible when you take the trunk off.

 

[M2Wild]

Felt pad plus 3M?

 

[widowmaker2011]

Felt pad plus 3M?

You might think that Corbin would put a piece of the 50 cent 3M material in with the kit....I mean its not like its a cheap trunk??? For the money I'd think they would have redesigned the area where it rubs or at least put it in the kit. :yikes:

 

[Lamonster]

Are you ready for this????? :agree:

 

[Amanda B]

OMG

Are you ready for this????? :agree:

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yikes: Are you ill? :joke:

It is rather expensive to have to then modify it so it doesn't damage the tail! No changes, it will still rub! I also thought about putting some clear caulk on the smuggler. I could easily remove it and it's flexible...I have that, I don't have the 3M tape.

 

[SpyderWolf]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yikes: Are you ill? :joke:

It is rather expensive to have to then modify it so it doesn't damage the tail! No changes, it will still rub! I also thought about putting some clear caulk on the smuggler. I could easily remove it and it's flexible...I have that, I don't have the 3M tape.

It's a bit late, since you already received it, but perhaps Lamont could swing by there while in Daytona and show them the type of damage it causes. If they see it first hand they may be able to make a minor change to the design to benefit other owners in the future. :dontknow:

 

[kentompkins]

Just installed my Smuggler trunk. Hadn't started the bike but when I did I got an error -- "Seat switch defective". I've called Corbin but everyone's out to lunch!!

One piece of installation doc says that the seat switch is not used because, of course, no one is going to sit there.

I must be getting an error because the Seat Switch is unplugged (I removed the Corbin passenger seat to install the Smuggler).

Turning the bike off and on doesn't stop the scrolling error.

Suggestions?

ken tompkins

 

[ameobe]

Mine did the same, it is because it's unplugged.

Just installed my Smuggler trunk. Hadn't started the bike but when I did I got an error -- "Seat switch defective". I've called Corbin but everyone's out to lunch!!

One piece of installation doc says that the seat switch is not used because, of course, no one is going to sit there.

I must be getting an error because the Seat Switch is unplugged (I removed the Corbin passenger seat to install the Smuggler).

Turning the bike off and on doesn't stop the scrolling error.

Suggestions?

ken tompkins

 

[Lamonster]

Just installed my Smuggler trunk. Hadn't started the bike but when I did I got an error -- "Seat switch defective". I've called Corbin but everyone's out to lunch!!

One piece of installation doc says that the seat switch is not used because, of course, no one is going to sit there.

I must be getting an error because the Seat Switch is unplugged (I removed the Corbin passenger seat to install the Smuggler).

Turning the bike off and on doesn't stop the scrolling error.

Suggestions?

ken tompkins

The switch has to be plugged in even though it's not being used.