JimRoberts Posted October 20, 2008 #1 Posted October 20, 2008 Make sure to latch and lock BOTH saddlebag cover latches. I left one latched but unlocked out of pure forgetfulness and guess what happened? On a very rough road close to home the lid flew off at 20-25 mph and slid down the road on its top of course. Now I have to get it repaired knowing if I had taken the extra minute or two to lock the latches, it wouldn't have happened. I always seem to learn from stupid mistakes
SilvrT Posted October 20, 2008 #2 Posted October 20, 2008 Make sure to latch and lock BOTH saddlebag cover latches. I left one latched but unlocked out of pure forgetfulness and guess what happened? On a very rough road close to home the lid flew off at 20-25 mph and slid down the road on its top of course. Now I have to get it repaired knowing if I had taken the extra minute or two to lock the latches, it wouldn't have happened. I always seem to learn from stupid mistakes yup...don't we all ... the trick is tho... do we actually LEARN or do we make them over again..and again... (some do(the latter)...no, not me... never me!)
lonestarmedic Posted October 20, 2008 #3 Posted October 20, 2008 Jim I did the same thing. I found the inside acorn nuts that hold the latch onto the saddlebag were loose! That gave enough flex for flight. I used a drop of blue threadlocker on those puppies right away. Also, keep a watch on e-bay as the lids do show up. I was lucky and had purchased matching spares a few months before. I used JB weld to fill in the scratches after sanding the lid down. Then resanded and primed. Now, I will wait until I purchase paint. It is expensive! JB
StuD Posted October 20, 2008 #4 Posted October 20, 2008 Just an idea........ I've attached small bungy coards on the insides of the lid and the locl so the lid will hang on the side when open, never need to find a place to put the lid down to get kicked or stept on. :canada:
SapperMedic Posted October 20, 2008 #5 Posted October 20, 2008 Great Idea, Sorry I missed the stampede, I tried everything to get out of my clinicals, but still have a 96% average
Schlepporello Posted October 20, 2008 #6 Posted October 20, 2008 A friend of mine used steel fishing leaders (looped at both ends) and attached one end to the box and one end to the lid. He did this at both ends of the box. If he forgot to lock it, the lid hung from the side.
JimRoberts Posted October 20, 2008 Author #7 Posted October 20, 2008 I've been told to watch those lids and have been diligent for the past 1 1/2 years that I've owned the bike to do so. Just takes 1 time. Wish I had thought about some sort of tether a few weeks ago. Anyone know where I can get some Urshuran Black paint?
Bob Myers Posted October 20, 2008 #8 Posted October 20, 2008 I always seem to learn from stupid mistakes The true definition of "Experience" is; the ability to recognize your mistakes as you make them again.
saddlebum Posted October 20, 2008 #9 Posted October 20, 2008 I have always locked mine for that very reason but since putting the scoot back together i never thought about it anymore thanks for the reminder.
Bummer Posted October 20, 2008 #10 Posted October 20, 2008 And for those with MKI First Gens, make sure those side bags get locked on. If you forget to shoot the mechanisms with a little white grease they can get dry and stick. Then when the lock doesn't engage completely it'll be the whole side bag sliding down the road jelly side down.
Marcarl Posted October 20, 2008 #11 Posted October 20, 2008 And for those with MKI First Gens, make sure those side bags get locked on. If you forget to shoot the mechanisms with a little white grease they can get dry and stick. Then when the lock doesn't engage completely it'll be the whole side bag sliding down the road jelly side down. YEP,, Check it for sure, don't assume it worked!!!!!
Condor Posted October 20, 2008 #12 Posted October 20, 2008 I rig my MkII's with a length of plain old black electrical wire to keep the lids where I put them. Just take about 12" of wire, and crimp 'eye' connecters onto the ends. Attach them using the acorns on the lid to one on the back of the lock. Put one on the front and the back lock. Works great and it's cheap. We all have electrical wiring and connectors laying around... No?? Time for a trip to Harbor Frieght....
Guest tessa c2 Posted October 20, 2008 #13 Posted October 20, 2008 yup, mine has always had these on, on the trip down to la porte this last time, after customs dug through the trunks i had forgotten to put the whole lid on, and was just getting going when the thought came to check the latches , was when i found out that the whole lid was off:confused24: likethis never happed before, but mine just hook onto the acorn nuts on both top and bottoms, pete
Dragonslayer Posted October 20, 2008 #14 Posted October 20, 2008 Make sure to latch and lock BOTH saddlebag cover latches. I left one latched but unlocked out of pure forgetfulness and guess what happened? On a very rough road close to home the lid flew off at 20-25 mph and slid down the road on its top of course. Now I have to get it repaired knowing if I had taken the extra minute or two to lock the latches, it wouldn't have happened. I always seem to learn from stupid mistakes Don't we all, mistakes are the best form of education
saddlebum Posted October 20, 2008 #15 Posted October 20, 2008 Maybe trunk unlocked warning light on the instrument cluster would be a good idea EH ?
CrazyHorse Posted October 20, 2008 #16 Posted October 20, 2008 It's like putting your helmet on the seat its gonna end up on the ground anyway might as well put it there to begin with.
JimRoberts Posted October 20, 2008 Author #17 Posted October 20, 2008 If I had a warning light for all the dumb things that could go wrong my dash would look like a 747 airplane.
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