brp saddlebags

[Tx web rider]

i recently purchased a used spyder and i love it hyea:

over 3k miles in the first 3 weeks owning it
i have noticed the saddle bags are sticking badly very hard to remove from the bike any suggestions on this issue
what lubricant do you use on these to keep them easily removable

 

[bone crusher]

i recently purchased a used spyder and i love it hyea:

over 3k miles in the first 3 weeks owning it
i have noticed the saddle bags are sticking badly very hard to remove from the bike any suggestions on this issue
what lubricant do you use on these to keep them easily removable

If you're referring to the BRP side bags, you want them to be a bit tough to take off. When you turn the key and hit the red button, you have to tilt the bag forward and pull up to get the bag off. If you lubricate the contact points, you might get undesired results.

How often are you removing the bags anyway? I leave mine on unless I am cleaning the bike or the bags...

 

[GloryRyders]

I use a little silicone spray on the latching mechanism and it helps to keep them working smoothly. I also only take them off when cleaning the bike or we are traveling, so I can take them in for the night when we stop.:2thumbs:

 

[Tx web rider]

I tend to leave them also on the bike but since we have had an unusually dry year the dust is horrible here and is gumming everything uplatcges are sticking and now the key holes are hard to insert the key the bags refuse to come off

 

[ARtraveler]

We had the BRP bags on both GS versions of Spyder. I found that they were hard to open and take off for washing also.

Above advice is all good.

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

There may be a case of a little lube does more harm than good with all of the heat and dust. I keep mine pretty dry and they work great. Just a little silicone spray after a ride in the rain to keep it running good. I spray than work the action a few times and then forget about it.

 

[retread]

Powdered graphite in the locks, on the latches that lock the mounting clips in place, and on the moveable parts under the push button releases, just got this from a friend that's had Givi bags for more years than I like to admit.

john

 

[NancysToy]

Another tip, besides the mandatory, periodic lubrication, is to lean in to the bag lightly as you release it. I just bump it with my leg, and it pops right off. Same technique works for opening balky RT saddlebags.

 

[dave01]

I had the black bags on my Phantom and after lubing the keyhole, I put a small piece of black tape over the opening. Kept the rain and dirt out very well.

 

[bone crusher]

I had the black bags on my Phantom and after lubing the keyhole, I put a small piece of black tape over the opening. Kept the rain and dirt out very well.

the keyhole has a lip..shouldn't need to cover it as it is already protected...