Saddlebag Latches 1700 Nomad Voyager

mrbreeze · 02-25-2017, 02:46 PM

Has anyone else had problems with these latches? I bought my new to me 2010 Nomad last September, and these latches have been difficult every time I open close the bags. They either will not latch when I close the bag, or will not unlatch when I want to open them. Usually with a minor amount of "fiddling", they work. Last Thursday, however, I got back from a ride and the right bag would not open, regardless of how much I "fiddled" with it. Finally gave up, went inside, and called it a day. Friday morning I went out to the garage, and it opened on the first try.

Today I removed the bag so I could see the mechanisms without having to stand on my head. I took the covers off the latches, and I see there is a considerable amount of slack in the cable for the rear latch, but I could not figure out how to adjust it. I lubed both latches with silicone powder, and they seemed to be working properly. I put it all back together and put the bag back on the bike.

Has anyone else experienced this problem? What did you do about it?

thanks

Ipse_Dixit · 02-25-2017, 02:59 PM

I have difficulty closing one of mine. The cable looks to be loose like yours. I've yet to get around to taking it off and trying to make adjustments though. If I find some time I'll take a look.

gv550 · 02-25-2017, 08:11 PM

The latches wear out, I've replaced all 4 of mine and some more than once. No adjustment or lube will make a worn latch work better. They aren't expensive and not difficult to replace, same latch does all 4 positions.

mrbreeze · 03-09-2017, 12:16 PM

I ordered new latches and cables from Bike Bandit today. I hope that takes care of the problem. It's sunny and 73 here today, but I had to leave the bike at home because the left bag would not close and stay shut. The weather for the next several days is supposed to be rain/snow/cold/wind/clouds.

It would have been pretty easy to talk me into trading this morning....

mrbreeze · 03-23-2017, 04:21 PM

the new latches finally showed up. I installed them, and the problem seems to be resolved. Thanks GV550!

If anyone is reading this and wondering how difficult it is to install the latches - it's very easy. I removed the bags (three bolts w 10mm headson the 1700) so I could lay them on a table with a seat cushion underneath so they wouldn't get scratched. The plastic covers over the latches are just velcroed on. Two phillips head screws hold each latch on. Do one at a time, and there is nothing to it.

twowheeladdict · 03-23-2017, 04:58 PM

I put a crimp on fishing weight bear the end of the cable to take up the slack.

02-25-2017, 02:46 PM	#1
mrbreeze Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 101	Saddlebag Latches 1700 Nomad Voyager Has anyone else had problems with these latches? I bought my new to me 2010 Nomad last September, and these latches have been difficult every time I open close the bags. They either will not latch when I close the bag, or will not unlatch when I want to open them. Usually with a minor amount of "fiddling", they work. Last Thursday, however, I got back from a ride and the right bag would not open, regardless of how much I "fiddled" with it. Finally gave up, went inside, and called it a day. Friday morning I went out to the garage, and it opened on the first try. Today I removed the bag so I could see the mechanisms without having to stand on my head. I took the covers off the latches, and I see there is a considerable amount of slack in the cable for the rear latch, but I could not figure out how to adjust it. I lubed both latches with silicone powder, and they seemed to be working properly. I put it all back together and put the bag back on the bike. Has anyone else experienced this problem? What did you do about it? thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-25-2017, 08:11 PM	#3
gv550 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Listowel, Ontario Posts: 642	The latches wear out, I've replaced all 4 of mine and some more than once. No adjustment or lube will make a worn latch work better. They aren't expensive and not difficult to replace, same latch does all 4 positions. __________________ Garry 2009 1700 Voyager KACT, sold at 679,465 kms 2011 1700 Nomad Improve handling, suspension and tire life with Garry's Fork Brace. PM for details.
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03-23-2017, 04:21 PM	#5
mrbreeze Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 101	the new latches finally showed up. I installed them, and the problem seems to be resolved. Thanks GV550! If anyone is reading this and wondering how difficult it is to install the latches - it's very easy. I removed the bags (three bolts w 10mm headson the 1700) so I could lay them on a table with a seat cushion underneath so they wouldn't get scratched. The plastic covers over the latches are just velcroed on. Two phillips head screws hold each latch on. Do one at a time, and there is nothing to it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-23-2017, 04:58 PM	#6
twowheeladdict Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 616	I put a crimp on fishing weight bear the end of the cable to take up the slack. __________________ 2010 Vulcan Voyager, 2007 Vulcan Mean Streak, 2009 Vulcan Nomad
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02-25-2017, 02:59 PM	#2
Ipse_Dixit Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 14	I have difficulty closing one of mine. The cable looks to be loose like yours. I've yet to get around to taking it off and trying to make adjustments though. If I find some time I'll take a look.
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03-09-2017, 12:16 PM	#4
mrbreeze Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 101	I ordered new latches and cables from Bike Bandit today. I hope that takes care of the problem. It's sunny and 73 here today, but I had to leave the bike at home because the left bag would not close and stay shut. The weather for the next several days is supposed to be rain/snow/cold/wind/clouds. It would have been pretty easy to talk me into trading this morning....
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