saddlebag tear down.

Nubbs · 01-16-2013, 03:27 AM

Ok, I have the bike torn down for paint however I can not figure out how to remove the handle from the saddlebags. Can someone give me some help? Preferably step by step :)

Bud2rat · 01-16-2013, 07:02 AM

I can't help there. However, maybe Jared will chime in to assist you. He repainted his bike awhile back.

VulcanE · 01-16-2013, 08:27 AM

Here's a thread with pictures.

http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22300

**Jared** · 01-16-2013, 10:06 AM

Q: When you painted your saddlebags, did you tear them down completely? If so, what is the secret? The inner liner is glued? Did you take the handle off and did you do that without taking the liner out? -Scott
A: On the second Nomad, I wanted the paint to be flawless (or as near to it as my ametuer abilities would allow), so taking the handles off and key tumbler out were musts.
Directly behind the handle is a small cover held with 5 or so small screws. Remove these screws and, with a small flat head screwdriver, pop that cover off. There are small tabs holding it on and while you're prying you'll see them and should be careful not to break them off.
Once that cover is off, you'll see the bar that the handle, two springs, and a few spacers all pivot on. Take a picture, so you can remember the order of everything. Remove the tension from the springs, then carefully remove the c-clip on one side and pull that pivot bar out. I was able to push it behind the large inner cover, but I have read where some had to drill a small hole to allow the bar enough space to pull all the way out.
Once the bar is out, the handle should be free. I'd immediately put everything back on the bar even while off the door, so that nothing gets lost.

**Jared** · 01-16-2013, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VulcanE

Here's a thread with pictures.

http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22300

I'd forgotten about that thread. That info is great!

**ringadingh** · 01-16-2013, 10:28 AM

When I had my doors painted I removed the latch and lock assembly, and left the inner door panel glued together. The painter masked everything up and it worked out well.

Nubbs · 01-16-2013, 02:54 PM

Thanks guys! This has helped sooooooooooooooooooooo much!
I really love this forum!

01-16-2013, 03:27 AM	#1
Nubbs Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rensselaer, Indiana Posts: 259	saddlebag tear down. Ok, I have the bike torn down for paint however I can not figure out how to remove the handle from the saddlebags. Can someone give me some help? Preferably step by step :) __________________ Nubbs Rensselaer, Indiana Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-16-2013, 07:02 AM	#2
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	I can't help there. However, maybe Jared will chime in to assist you. He repainted his bike awhile back. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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01-16-2013, 08:27 AM	#3
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	Here's a thread with pictures. http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22300 __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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01-16-2013, 10:06 AM	#4
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Q: When you painted your saddlebags, did you tear them down completely? If so, what is the secret? The inner liner is glued? Did you take the handle off and did you do that without taking the liner out? -Scott A: On the second Nomad, I wanted the paint to be flawless (or as near to it as my ametuer abilities would allow), so taking the handles off and key tumbler out were musts. Directly behind the handle is a small cover held with 5 or so small screws. Remove these screws and, with a small flat head screwdriver, pop that cover off. There are small tabs holding it on and while you're prying you'll see them and should be careful not to break them off. Once that cover is off, you'll see the bar that the handle, two springs, and a few spacers all pivot on. Take a picture, so you can remember the order of everything. Remove the tension from the springs, then carefully remove the c-clip on one side and pull that pivot bar out. I was able to push it behind the large inner cover, but I have read where some had to drill a small hole to allow the bar enough space to pull all the way out. Once the bar is out, the handle should be free. I'd immediately put everything back on the bar even while off the door, so that nothing gets lost. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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01-16-2013, 10:28 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	When I had my doors painted I removed the latch and lock assembly, and left the inner door panel glued together. The painter masked everything up and it worked out well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-16-2013, 02:54 PM	#7
Nubbs Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rensselaer, Indiana Posts: 259	Thanks guys! This has helped sooooooooooooooooooooo much! I really love this forum! __________________ Nubbs Rensselaer, Indiana
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