Saddlebag doors

[stepbill]

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

[Scotrod]

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

[unsub]

Just push 'till it clicks.

[F6BPDX]

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

[Scotrod]

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.

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

[RT59]

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

[stepbill]

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

[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.

[CaptRob]

yup

[jaygollner]

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.

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