We've talked about this since 2013. Maybe I'm getting a little lazy, but it can be a pain to dig your keys out, unlock the saddle bag lock at the rear of the bike, leave the keys dangling, and then try to remember to lock up and not leave the keys hanging in the rear lock as you walk away. Some of us have made dummy keys with a knob just to open the saddle bag lock; I think some just opted to disconnect the key lock altogether. If you have the Corbin trunk modification like I do, you know it is even harder to open the saddle bags in that case.

Well, Maurice Leblanc from MBL Inovations just developed a remote control kit, see:

I think I received the first kit this afternoon, and it works as advertised. You replace the manual release mechanisms with the electronic versions. Everything you need comes in the kit. Like most things F6B, it almost takes longer to take the rear deck cover and seat off than it does to install the remotes. The bags then can be opened individually with the remote control (a small remote unit for each side is included.)

I like it. There is a potential downside; if your battery is completely dead, the electronic bag releases won't operate. Yes, that means you can't really get at the battery because you can't remove the left side cover unless you open that saddle bag. If you have a battery tender connector hanging out somewhere already as I suspect we all do, then you could simply charge the battery that way. If you don't, you will want to add one. In two years I've never had a battery issue, so I see this as a limited problem.

I've suggested to Maurice that a dual button single remote unit would be more convenient that two separate remotes; other than that this accessory works for me. Maurice is easy to reach via the website if you have questions!

http://www.mblinnovations.com/store/...ontrol-16-.htm