GIVI Bags with a problem?

[Old Jack]

I just picked my New (used) ride. A 2009 Spyder SE5.

It came with a Set of GIVI V35 Cases both Top and Sides.

My question has anyone ever had the side cases jammed in place. When I turn the key 90 % the front case opens but when I push the rear button to remove the case only one side of the latch seems to unlatch. The funny thing is that it is on both the right and left side bag (same problem only one latch reacts and they are not binding as I can rattle the cases slightly when they are in place). I would like them off for daily riding but don't want to damage them by really getting aggressive with the latch.

Look forward to hearing from anyone that has has had same problem or with a solution.

 

[qasamm]

I had one of my bags doing this after install. I hit the release with a small bit of WD40 and worked it back and forth and followed up with a drop of machine oil and it has not been a problem since.

 

[LittleJohn]

:agree:
Little lube goes a long way!

 

[clueless]

umm wrong forum

this is the RT section.

 

[Old Jack]

Sorry about the location, haven't quite figured the forum out yet.

I will approve with time.

 

[Dudley]

I just picked my New (used) ride. A 2009 Spyder SE5.

It came with a Set of GIVI V35 Cases both Top and Sides.

My question has anyone ever had the side cases jammed in place. When I turn the key 90 % the front case opens but when I push the rear button to remove the case only one side of the latch seems to unlatch. The funny thing is that it is on both the right and left side bag (same problem only one latch reacts and they are not binding as I can rattle the cases slightly when they are in place). I would like them off for daily riding but don't want to damage them by really getting aggressive with the latch.

Look forward to hearing from anyone that has has had same problem or with a solution.

I had the same problem. While holding the bag, use a rubber mallet and sharply pop the button. Back latches should release. I have tried the oil spray to no avail. And they do not secure perfectly and will be loose. But, they are tuff bags. Never had any problems with mine.