Locking glove box

[2manycars]

Spoke to the dealer

The cable did come loose as suspected, but it is apparently a major pain to fix. I have had the side panels off and though I see that the cable has come loose from the glovebox itself, I can not find where it connects to the machine to lock it-The cable does not move when the handlebars are turned.

The dealer says he will address it when it goes in at 5K, which is soon.

 

[NancysToy]

The cable did come loose as suspected, but it is apparently a major pain to fix. I have had the side panels off and though I see that the cable has come loose from the glovebox itself, I can not find where it connects to the machine to lock it-The cable does not move when the handlebars are turned.

The dealer says he will address it when it goes in at 5K, which is soon.

The cable will not move when the handlebars are turned...only when they are turned and locked.

 

[Jim&Teresa]

2012 Spyder RT Limited - glove box NOT locking, but latches OK

I pulled the upper left panel off and watch the cable that controls the lock to the glove box. Cable is not working to lock glove box.....it goes from latch to the steering column. I am not going to "explore" the steering column area as I think this is where the cable is disconnected. The lock itself on the glovebox works fine when you manually move it to position. Another "fix" next time I'm at the dealer. Just an inconvenience, no big thing....however, you think you spend this much money on a new bike and you should NOT have to deal with little fixes like this.

 

[nojacks]

I also had trouble with my glove box on my 2012 RT-S. The first time I locked the steering, when I unlocked it, the lock actually broke. I took it to the dealer where I bought the bike and they said that the latch broke. Waited for the new latch and never heard from them. I had to call to see if it was in. It was but it is still not installed or fixed. I have a new dealer that I am dealing with now so hopefully soon it will be installed by them. The other dealer??? Long Story.

 

[Jim&Teresa]

Locking (really not locking) glove box issue on my NEW 2012 RT Limited...ugh

I have just over 2000 miles on my 2012 RT Limited that I purchased in March this year. The glove box locked initially, but now doesn't. I did check to make sure both direction to lock the front wheels were checked, but either way, it doesn't lock....next service is not for awhile and I don't want to take it in now for this! Therefore I pulled off the upper left panel and watch the cable to the locking mechanism by the glove box. Absolutely no movement by the cable when turning the wheels back and forth. I then check the locking mechanism with a screwdrive to press it in the direction the cable would, lock works perfectly. I stopped exploring as this cable "dives" into the nest of things by the steering column and did not want to keep taking things apart. I am a Mechanical Engineer and also a mechanic who has overhauled many engines. These spyders are tough to work on since you must keep removing items to really get at what you need to fix. I have installed several new items (High Center LED Brake light, Highway Pegs, bluetooth, etc.), but I am going to let the dealer dig into this one. Looks like they need to get to the steering column where the cable attaches to the steering mechanism......just my thoughts.

I hope it works for awhile after they fix it! Seems like this kind of thing should not happen to such an expensive machine!! LOL More of a hassle than a "real" issue, but should not happen on a new bike!

Good luck to you all.

 

[Greg H.]

Well I'll be a son of a... seacook! :shocked: They do, and it does! :2thumbs: hyea:hyea:hyea:

HEY!!! Who started the BBQ without me?? :gaah:

I checked it out on my 10 day old RT-S today. I verified the glove box was locked, turned and locked my handlebar. Once; it locked the glove box. But; only once.
I will add that to the list of things for my dealer to address when I take it in for my first service. :shocked:
Not a really long list. But; some things they will have to fix.

Otherwise; the first 700 miles have been quite excellent.

 

[Jim&Teresa]

Glove Box Lock - got mine fixed

My RT has about 5000 miles and glove box lock stopped working at 10 miles!! Anyway, dealer fixed it during last service. Cable came off of the switch end.....hard to fix yourself - I think!

 

[beef56]

I have a 2012 RTL and the box won't latch, never mind locking, it won't even latch. It happened when we were at Glacier last week. Bought some Velcro and fixed it for the time being. I am becoming a little disenchanted with all the maintenance required. Any idea why it won't latch?

 

[ARtraveler]

I see this is a way old thread. I have never tried locking my handlebars. I don't worry about locking the glove box either. If someone wants in--they will just break it with a screwdriver. They are not going to get anything from mine anyway. :thumbup:

 

[beef56]

I see this is a way old thread. I have never tried locking my handlebars. I don't worry about locking the glove box either. If someone wants in--they will just break it with a screwdriver. They are not going to get anything from mine anyway. :thumbup:

It doesn't latch. It stays popped open. I don't care if it locks. I agree it's not secure, locked or not. I just want to get it latched and forget it.