Saddlebag Hinges

[dwatson636]

Has anyone had issues with the loosening of the screws for saddlebag hinges? It looks like I have to take off the inside material hinge stop to get to them. Should I just tighten them or should I get some locktite for the job?

[StarFan]

  dwatson636 said:

Has anyone had issues with the loosening of the screws for saddlebag hinges? It looks like I have to take off the inside material hinge stop to get to them. Should I just tighten them or should I get some locktite for the job?

 

You can use Locktite (the Blue type) on them but use it sparingly and make sure not a drop spills on the plastic. In time it will eat it up. You can also use a bit of teflon tape to make them stiffer in the threads. I have Locktite on mine - did put it on the threads and then wiped any excess away so there was only a thin layer in the threads. Worked for me and they wont get loose.

[Bert2006]

  StarFan said:

You can use Locktite (the Blue type) on them but use it sparingly and make sure not a drop spills on the plastic. In time it will eat it up. You can also use a bit of teflon tape to make them stiffer in the threads. I have Locktite on mine - did put it on the threads and then wiped any excess away so there was only a thin layer in the threads. Worked for me and they wont get loose.

 

 

I have been using Plumbers GOOP (GOOP being the brand name) instead of Locktite and it seems to be holding up.

[GeorgeS]

Reminds me I need to check mine !!

[Phoneman1981]

Common problem. I used Loctite last time.

[dwatson636]

It makes the lid wobble when it is open, and I was just afraid something was going to crack. I had not noticed the loose screws at first, and thought there was a hinge problem. I will get some of the blue locktite today and get this fixed.

[wizard]

I tightened the screws once years ago using no locktite and they have held just fine. I personally would not use locktite near any plastic.

[sanderjack]

I tightened mine up over a year ago and have not had a problem since. I have ridden 25,000 miles with no problems. Check your screws on the trunk also. I make it a habit to go through twice a year to check every bolt, nut, and screw.

[Condor]

  wizard said:

I tightened the screws once years ago using no locktite and they have held just fine. I personally would not use locktite near any plastic.

 

  sanderjack said:

I tightened mine up over a year ago and have not had a problem since. I have ridden 25,000 miles with no problems. Check your screws on the trunk also. I make it a habit to go through twice a year to check every bolt, nut, and screw.