RT saddle bag release

[GOZFST]

Bought a 2012 RT yesterday and have a question for the members. The left saddle bag releases with no problem, the right takes multiple pulls on the release before you hear the click. Is there anything to check, oil or whatever to fix this?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Bought a 2012 RT yesterday and have a question for the members. The left saddle bag releases with no problem, the right takes multiple pulls on the release before you hear the click. Is there anything to check, oil or whatever to fix this?

I believe, without looking it up or looking again at my bike, that both the cable and the latch have some adjustment in them. Or maybe its the loop part on the lid. A little oil or lithium grease on the latch mechanism might help.

 

[ARtraveler]

There is a cable adjustment behind the release levers. Not fun to get to. I had the dealer adjust mine when one would not open.

 

[cptjam]

Latch

There is a bit of adjustment on the bag latches. Loosen the two torx screws, and move slightly. You can dust them with powder, close bag; open bag and see where the powder is disturbed. Adjust and tighten. Joe
stop in Las Vegas on your way to AZ; I can fix it for you!

 

[GeorgiaBill]

Bought a 2012 RT yesterday and have a question for the members. The left saddle bag releases with no problem, the right takes multiple pulls on the release before you hear the click. Is there anything to check, oil or whatever to fix this?

My response with a 2014 might be irrelevant, but I have the same problem as you.

It opens consistently if I stand to the side of the right saddlebag, gently press with my right knee, and raise the release lever.
-Bill

 

[GOZFST]

Thanks for the responses . I'll take a look at it as soon as I can pry it away from the wife. What a dramatic difference from my 08 GS. Joe I might take you up on that, I need to have it aligned. Are you going to do another session in AZ this winter? If not it would be a good excuse for a ride.
Thanks Again.

 

[Bob Denman]

If you remove the rear panel from the bike; the adjustment cables are right there in front of you...
Open the top trunk, and remove the 8 screws (4 on each side of the two that hold the top trunk latch in place.
Open up the saddlebags, and remove the two top screws from each...
Once they're out; it's a matter of wrangling it loose from it's position. Patience and perseverance work best!
Good Luck! :thumbup:

 

[Don in E Texas]

Dealer adjusted mine...

....at my 3K mileage checkup. Turnbuckle on each side adjusts the slack in the cable. Both of my side bags work slick now.

Don

 

[Tony8472]

My response with a 2014 might be irrelevant, but I have the same problem as you.

It opens consistently if I stand to the side of the right saddlebag, gently press with my right knee, and raise the release lever.
-Bill

I have to do the exact same thing except my problem is on the left side.


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