After market Trunk

virg · 12-01-2009, 05:10 PM

Hey guys ....got a n after market truck that the latch rattles like crazy....any quick fix IDers????? other than junkin it????thanks Virg

cactusjack · 12-01-2009, 07:20 PM

A picture of the trunk might be helpful here. Kind of hard to visualize without one.

billz410 · 12-01-2009, 07:24 PM

What does rattling mean? For example, is it rattling because it doesn't latch the trunk lid tight, or is the upper or lower portion of the latch loose at it's attachement points to the body of the trunk? You may just need to apply some weatherstripping on the underside of the trunk lid or the top edge of the body of the trunk to create a tighter fit- if that's where the problem lies.

**Jared** · 12-01-2009, 08:51 PM

If it's a nice quality trunk, I say trash it in a box, addressed to my house. ;)

Oh and when I say "trash it", I mean, gently place it in a box with plenty of padding and I'll even pay for the shipping charges.

caper · 12-01-2009, 10:35 PM

Way funny, Utah LOL

bokobob · 12-02-2009, 07:42 AM

Start with doing things with no mind for cosmetics...try various things like stuff a fewsmall foam pieces between the lid and trunk to see if it helps when closed....do likewise with bits of foam or little pieces of something like an old timey mason jar washer or sliced up old innertube...

If all that fails, hire an acrobatic dwarf on roller skates to pull behind your bike while wearing a stethescope and have him/her watch and listen..Best to do this on real bumpy roads to put the rattling thing through the paces...

Also, please tell us the make and model number if you have no photo so we can go out and image/google it...

Last resort...Caulk with silicone...it won't open anymore, but you will get rid of the rattle, I guarantee it..

virg · 12-02-2009, 05:22 PM

Thanks to all who replied.....I'll try the wx strip.....Virg

virg · 12-02-2009, 05:26 PM

Im thinkin it needs a thicker gasket arnd the bottom of the trunk...I'll play arnd with it...the truck is one I got off ebay....only 100 bucks so no great loss.....thanks agn...Virg

ccmjr77 · 12-02-2009, 05:37 PM

What are you mounting it to?
do you have a wompas rack or are you using luggage rack?

**voyager** · 12-03-2009, 10:37 AM

I know what you mean, I have one of those "cheaper" style trunks and the latch drives me crazy (er ). I too am looking for a remedy , but won't worry about it until Spring.

macmac · 12-03-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

If it's a nice quality trunk, I say trash it in a box, addressed to my house. ;)

Oh and when I say "trash it", I mean, gently place it in a box with plenty of padding and I'll even pay for the shipping charges.

Aye Laddie, thar's a good lad, but ya gotta follow that bit up with 'Ave ye any other valuables, you'ld like me ta' hold,,,,,,, fer safe keepings..................of course?"

see how much better that is

virg · 12-03-2009, 05:52 PM

Im sure its in the latch....I'll just try doing something to it..Thanks all....Virg

macmac · 12-03-2009, 06:00 PM

Virg if you get a pic, inspect it, diagnois whats wrong, we all can tell you how to fix it..

12-01-2009, 05:10 PM	#1
virg Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Walcott Ia Posts: 49	After market Trunk Hey guys ....got a n after market truck that the latch rattles like crazy....any quick fix IDers????? other than junkin it????thanks Virg Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-01-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	After market Trunk A picture of the trunk might be helpful here. Kind of hard to visualize without one. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-01-2009, 07:24 PM	#3
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	After market Trunk What does rattling mean? For example, is it rattling because it doesn't latch the trunk lid tight, or is the upper or lower portion of the latch loose at it's attachement points to the body of the trunk? You may just need to apply some weatherstripping on the underside of the trunk lid or the top edge of the body of the trunk to create a tighter fit- if that's where the problem lies.
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12-01-2009, 08:51 PM	#4
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	After market Trunk If it's a nice quality trunk, I say trash it in a box, addressed to my house. ;) Oh and when I say "trash it", I mean, gently place it in a box with plenty of padding and I'll even pay for the shipping charges. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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12-01-2009, 10:35 PM	#5
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	After market Trunk Way funny, Utah LOL __________________ Live in the NOW ! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-02-2009, 07:42 AM	#6
bokobob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 294	After market Trunk Start with doing things with no mind for cosmetics...try various things like stuff a fewsmall foam pieces between the lid and trunk to see if it helps when closed....do likewise with bits of foam or little pieces of something like an old timey mason jar washer or sliced up old innertube... If all that fails, hire an acrobatic dwarf on roller skates to pull behind your bike while wearing a stethescope and have him/her watch and listen..Best to do this on real bumpy roads to put the rattling thing through the paces... Also, please tell us the make and model number if you have no photo so we can go out and image/google it... Last resort...Caulk with silicone...it won't open anymore, but you will get rid of the rattle, I guarantee it.. __________________ Old Bob, a 1936 Model 2007 Nomad...Sold....too heavy for me :-( 1994 Honda Magna V4...Geezer sized :-)
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12-02-2009, 05:22 PM	#7
virg Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Walcott Ia Posts: 49	After market Trunk Thanks to all who replied.....I'll try the wx strip.....Virg
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12-02-2009, 05:26 PM	#8
virg Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Walcott Ia Posts: 49	After market Trunk Im thinkin it needs a thicker gasket arnd the bottom of the trunk...I'll play arnd with it...the truck is one I got off ebay....only 100 bucks so no great loss.....thanks agn...Virg
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12-02-2009, 05:37 PM	#9
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	After market Trunk What are you mounting it to? do you have a wompas rack or are you using luggage rack? __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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12-03-2009, 10:37 AM	#10
voyager Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 694	After market Trunk I know what you mean, I have one of those "cheaper" style trunks and the latch drives me crazy (er ). I too am looking for a remedy , but won't worry about it until Spring. __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.........Mark Twain.
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12-03-2009, 05:52 PM	#12
virg Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Walcott Ia Posts: 49	After market Trunk Im sure its in the latch....I'll just try doing something to it..Thanks all....Virg
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12-03-2009, 06:00 PM	#13
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	After market Trunk Virg if you get a pic, inspect it, diagnois whats wrong, we all can tell you how to fix it.. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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