F3L side bag/glove box not shutting/staying closed - any fix ideas?

[GWHIZZ]

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.

 

[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.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Your Spyder is still under warranty ..... Make your dealer FIX IT ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Deanna777]

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

 

[baxter]

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.

 

[GWHIZZ]

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.

 

[GWHIZZ]

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.

 

[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

 

[GWHIZZ]

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.

 

[Deanna777]

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

 

[GWHIZZ]

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!

 

[GRHorst]

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.