I found this on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rRXF9oVfpI
Sort of explains what is happening.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rRXF9oVfpI
Sort of explains what is happening.
Possible solution to the pannier latch issue
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slider
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Yep saw that video long ago and from day one (it's day 3) I gingerly shut them with two hands right where the latches are. Works for 3 days anyway. 
I'm guessing I'm missing a spring on the back latch on the right side. The metal plate that's not visible when the latch is open properly is sitting right there in the middle of opening and I can't push it out of the way. My right bag has nothing in it and the back latch striker has been removed and taped to the inside of the bag. I'll get it in to Sun Honda in the next couple of weeks and see if I can get it all fixed under warranty.
I'd gone a long time with no trouble, but now, in addition to that, the piece of plastic that the strikers attach to has cracked for about 8-9" right where it joins the bag on my right side big lid.
:-(
I'd gone a long time with no trouble, but now, in addition to that, the piece of plastic that the strikers attach to has cracked for about 8-9" right where it joins the bag on my right side big lid.
:-(
Well, slider, I am a noob here, but old military habits die hard. It is less of a mistake to assume that someone doesn't know something than to assume they do.
bicyclist
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It's also helpful to press in on the lid gently when opening it. That takes the load off the mechanism, particularly when there's stuff inside pressing against the lid.
I use my latches at least four time a day and I treat them very gently but after reading so many reports on broken and cracked parts it appears I may have to face the inevitable latch problem. I hope when it happens I am close to home.
charlie b
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As long as you don't slam the lids shut, and, don't overload them, they should last for the life of the bike. That 11lb limit is on there for a reason. But, I have found I can overstuff them with light things, like layers of insulated riding gear, and stress the latches.
Tabascokid
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Sorry for resurrecting an old thread but did you ever get around to doing that pictorial, BobAgain? I've just received two new interior saddlebags for my NT and I want to reinforce the area before I fit them over the weekend. Some tips and experience would be really appreciated! Cheers!
I'm wondering exactly where the weak spot is with the paniers? I just installed a new pair and would like to prevent the failure with some preventative reinforcement. Is it the rivits or the pressed screws on the hinge?
so are the posts holding the upper latches the weak spot? Trying to do some preventative reinforcement
Attachments
Attachments
Reinforcing those upper latch posts is a very good idea. It is needed there, most used JB Weld or epoxy of some kind I believe. If they do break you may want to add the external latches as some others have done.
One of mine eventually cracked across the flat part of the bottom of the lid but I don't believe that was all that common.
Hopefully others will chime in here. Also you can do a few more searches.
Arknt
One of mine eventually cracked across the flat part of the bottom of the lid but I don't believe that was all that common.
Hopefully others will chime in here. Also you can do a few more searches.
Arknt
Thanks so much for your response. I guess I was thinking that it was the lower part of the panier that was the problem. But not so I think I'm going to put the latches on anyway. I don't have any plans to do any traveling with this bike. It is strictly a country road, fun bike for me. So I'll get it closed up and Not do a whole lot of opening. Sounds like they may still be vulnerable either way. So I'll take your advice, thanks.
Manfred
Stuart Brogden
I reinforced the latches and then put aftermarket latches on. While on a trip, hit a rough expansion joint on a bridge and the left lid exploded. Over the next year. the inner pannier plastics started disintegrating. Bike has been stored inside. I ended up cutting most of the inner panniers off and installing after-market side cases.
I would use JB weld for plastic. Unless you see complaints on the English Deauville site, I dont think lower hinges were much of an issue, but most plastics harden with sun and age. Frosty and I watched a board member litterally slam his lid closed. We would gently push the lid closed and hold it in with thee knee while tripping the latch for the final push. Same with oppening. Push the lid IN with the hand or knee, then trip the latch.