Hi guys, I've just bought my new baby, 2011 model with wide panniers. I've noticed that the hinges at the bottom have corroded somewhat and the previous owner seems to have overpainted them. Does anybody know where to source replacement hinges?
Pannier lid hinges
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Phil Tarman
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I can't find the hinges listed on any parts diagrams at the usual sources (Partzilla, Revzilla, Bike Bandit). I don't think I'd worry about them being overpainted.
Phil Tarman
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Spanky, when I think about, there is a way to get new hinges. Buy new pannier lids. The hinges are attached.
where would i buy them looking at a bike with no lids
Phil Tarman
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Good luck! AFAIK, there is no longer any source for lids, whether standard or big, for pannier lids for the NT.
Hi Phil. I just sent him my originals that I had in the Garage.
The interesting thing about buying a bike no longer supported is that some things you can actually buy something that will at least fix the problem.
Just ask the Corvair collectors club! The Vega club...the Pinto club.
Just ask the Corvair collectors club! The Vega club...the Pinto club.
Sorry Phil
so do these pannier covers just fall open or is there some kind of bungee restraint. I can't see any mounts for one. I feel that I'm going to engineer a bungee type catch to keep them from just dropping open
Woodaddict
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Yes there is a flat black strap, 2 on each side. Really small screws. Look closely, will be on lid and black ABS inner. Should be able to buy them off micro fishe schematic
Yes, there should be some kind of strap. Never a good idea to not have some sort of catch and restraint. Some bikes but really all bikes they are adjustable with a bit of rigging.