Saddle Bag Hinges

[T.J.]

I have ridden the 04 to work the last two days here in Michigan. Great! I went to another place of business today and when I went to put my gloves in the saddle bag the hinge came off on one side. That made the lid real loose if ya no what I mean. I put it back down in place and latched it up.

 

Got back to the shop and opened it up to take a look. Had to take the "material" part of the hinge off (4) screws to get to the inside. Sure enough the front screw was completely out and the rear one was real loose. I grabbed the loctite and put them back in. Opened up the other saddle bag and both screws were really loose also. Any way a 10 minute job and all is well.

 

Just thought I would share so maybe you can take the time at home to check them out so it don't happen on the road.

 

Have a great Easter weekend.

[Kregerdoodle]

I used white loctite on my shortly after getting it...they were loose, the screws on the trunk lid latch had backed all the way out and were laying in the bottom of the trunk..

[jemorrisonjr]

Yep, I do not think they know anything about Loctite across the pond...

 

Noticed mine were getting loose and took care of them before I lost anything

[N3FOL]

It has been very nice over here weather wise, so I've been doing a lot more riding. This weekend is a good time to check my bolts for tightness.