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Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 3:57 pm
by richardbd
Chaps,
My near-side pannier won't attach. The handle simply won't click down into place.
I suspect something isn't happening when I locate the pannier on the mount - the lock isn't engaging or something.
Any ideas?
2014 LC - central locking.
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:29 pm
by Sullivj
Take it off the bike.
When you try and press the handle down, is the foot on the back of the case, locking up in position?
If it's not moving, or feels 'springy', I suspect the fault is inside the case. Of you're not sure, compare it to the other pannier,
You can have a look inside to see what's happening. It's not as bad as you think. Remove half of the hinge, and then remove all of the screws on the bottom half of the case. This will allow you to remove the plastic liner.
When this happened to me, the bottom clip inside had jumped out of position. I was able to refit it, and it's been fine ever since.
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:34 pm
by Sullivj
Having written all that, I now realise yours has central locking, which could be entirely different - I'm not sure.
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:38 pm
by Cleverbee
Shouldn't it be covered by the warranty?
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:50 pm
by guest2360
Can you lock it down when it's off the bike?
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:19 pm
by richardbd
RTman10 wrote:
Can you lock it down when it's off the bike?
No - but I can't do that with the other one either and that works fine...
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:23 pm
by guest2360
richardbd wrote:
No - but I can't do that with the other one either and that works fine...
Not sure then. Suggest you try the take apart solution but maybe a friendly call to your dealer before you do.
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:37 pm
by richardbd
Sullivj wrote:
When you try and press the handle down, is the foot on the back of the case, locking up in position?
Not sure what you mean by "the foot at the back of the case" - as far as I can see, there is no foot at the back of either case but I may be misunderstanding you...
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:37 pm
by richardbd
Sullivj wrote:
Having written all that, I now realise yours has central locking, which could be entirely different - I'm not sure.
It does - but I don't think that's the issue...
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:54 pm
by Sullivj
richardbd wrote:
Not sure what you mean by "the foot at the back of the case" - as far as I can see, there is no foot at the back of either case but I may be misunderstanding you...
Apologies Richard, I have a 2012 bike, which I believe could be different to yours. Mine has an L shaped 'foot', that rises onto the frame when I lock the handle down.
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:08 am
by slparry
richardbd wrote:
It does - but I don't think that's the issue...
Richard, if you're anywhere near Chester Motorrad pop in and speak to Harry he fixed one with a similar issue two weeks ago
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:03 pm
by richardbd
Sullivj wrote:
Apologies Richard, I have a 2012 bike, which I believe could be different to yours. Mine has an L shaped 'foot', that rises onto the frame when I lock the handle down.
I didn't realise there were still 2012 bikes left on the road!
;-)
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:24 am
by Sullivj
richardbd wrote:
I didn't realise there were still 2012 bikes left on the road!
;-)
Mine's only done 4k. The previous owner didn't get out much!
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 7:55 am
by richardbd
Sullivj wrote:
Mine's only done 4k. The previous owner didn't get out much!
or he disconnected the speedo...
Re: Pannier won't attach - HELP!
Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 10:25 am
by Sullivj
Maybe....
Did you fix your pannier?