Saddlebag doors

Does everyone else have to really slam their saddlebag doors to get the open door display to go off?

Slam? Never. Apply additional pressure in specific locations to fully engage the 2 latch's on each bag? Pretty much always. :icon_wink:

Just push 'till it clicks.

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Originally Posted by Scotrod

Slam? Never. Apply additional pressure in specific locations to fully engage the 2 latch's on each bag? Pretty much always. :icon_wink:

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:agree::icon_ditto:

The lids dual latches combined with the weather stripping are a bit more 'finicky' to close than lids w/one latch.

Quite a few other manufacturers have one-latch systems that are a bit more robust/easier to latch, but apparently the 2 latch system enables the use of lighter weight bag materials and/or promotes a nice seal.

Mine seem to seal up well, and an additional well-placed ~push~ or 2 is pretty much the routine I use to close now. :shrug:

Very nice to have the 'bag open' warning,,, especially with our side-opening bags. :yikes:

After using the normal amount of pressure that I feel should close the door, I like to employ what can best be described as the " Fonze" technique to seat the door and make the display happy.. Use a closed fist and give the top center of the door a gentle tap. Good things happen... and you can say "eeehhh" if it adds to the experience.

-R

Thanks for the heads up!!! Will try pushing in where both latches catch. :icon_redface:

I've noticed the same when closing the lids. They look close but need an extra push. Nothing hard or abrupt, just put your hand on the lid and push a second time.

yup
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Originally Posted by TwinCitiesRider

I've noticed the same when closing the lids. They look close but need an extra push. Nothing hard or abrupt, just put your hand on the lid and push a second time.

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100% agree with you no real force required just a little nudge.

This is the only Wing of three I have owned that the lids work properly. On my two previous wings, they always stuck when opening. The ones on the F6B work perfectly. I never have to slam them shut and they open perfectly every time.:041:

I heard it happens mostly with the slower black models!'riding'

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Originally Posted by Texas TC

This is the only Wing of three I have owned that the lids work properly. On my two previous wings, they always stuck when opening. The ones on the F6B work perfectly. I never have to slam them shut and they open perfectly every time.:041:

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+1 same here

I hold the passenger grab rails for leverage and press the lid with my knees steadily until I hear the last click. I would never manhandle anything on a motorcycle, especially anything plastic.

I usually lay on my back facing the saddlebag and use my feet to close them. A nice gentle but firm push just to make sure the latch catches. This is only if it isn't raining out.

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Originally Posted by stepbill

Does everyone else have to really slam their saddlebag doors to get the open door display to go off?

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is it working better for you now?

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Originally Posted by GONRDN

I usually lay on my back facing the saddlebag and use my feet to close them. A nice gentle but firm push just to make sure the latch catches. This is only if it isn't raining out.

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I hope you are at least wiping your shoes off first :lolup:

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Originally Posted by GONRDN

I usually lay on my back facing the saddlebag and use my feet to close them. A nice gentle but firm push just to make sure the latch catches. This is only if it isn't raining out.

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Okay, this made me laugh. :lolup:

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Originally Posted by GONRDN

I usually lay on my back facing the saddlebag and use my feet to close them. A nice gentle but firm push just to make sure the latch catches. This is only if it isn't raining out.

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Decals located inside the saddlebags at the time of purchase. Sales staff put mine on for me. Maybe yours didn't?:icon_biggrin:

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