Unlocked Bags

[vidornomad]

I fixed my saddlebags where they they can be left locked or unlocked (from Gadget's website) anyway, has anyone ever had a problem riding with them unlocked, I want to but I'm worried that with the twisting and vibration that they may pop open. Any input.

[dogdoc]

sorry no, I like mine locked.

[ice793]

+1

[soverton]

I did my right bag only. Wanted the easy access, and have had no problems. I has been almost a year and 4k miles and I very happy.

[ringadingh]

It shouldn't pop open if its latched properly, whether its locked or not. Its the latch that keeps the door closed.

[vidornomad]

Thanks All, I will ride with more confidence that they will not come open. Thanks again.

[bucfan11]

It's the first thing I did to my 08...6 months and 7000 miles not one problem. I LOVE IT! Hell, I've left the house went to work and back and then discovered I left the keys home the whole day.
I'd much rather you open up my bags and steal what you want then to break them too.

[reaper]

I have <s>riden</s> <s>rided</s> <s>rode</s> <s>drove</s> driven mine with it locked and unlocked and never had a problem

[jesse]

Mine have been that way for close to 30K mi. with no problems. I only lock them when I am on long trips at night. I don't have to look for the keys when I need things (like a rain suit).

[Jared]

Did you just swap out the tumbler?

[strobe]

Did you just swap out the tumbler?

It is a mod from Gadget's site:

http://www.gadgetjq.com/baglock.htm

[mac]

I've never had any issues riding with mine unlocked. I sure like having that option.

[dandolfn]

To each his own, but I don't have a problem with the whole key issue. I leave my key in the ignition, except when I'm out and I've parked the bike. In that case, I just put the key in my pocket.

I take the key out to fill up with gas or to access the bags and then I put it back in the ignition.

Since it's only the bike key, I get no scratches and I never misplace the key and I don't have to worry about whether the bags are locked or unlocked.

I don't get the point of taking the key out while driving or of modifying the bag locks.