weak latches Harley Bagger Discuss weak latches in the Motorcycles forums; are there better latches available for the harley tour pack? I have a latch that wont hold at all....

[digger58]

are there better latches available for the harley tour pack? I have a latch that wont hold at all.

[Gas Man]

They are a bit flimbsy... but I don't think there is anything else.

[unclepsycho]

There is definaltely a problem. On my '06 ultra, I have replaced the latches 3 times... they break. So I am gonna try to re-drill the holes so the lid is not so dern tight....
but i yours aint latching, then maybe it is the exact opposite... the two parts of the latch are too close??? Did the rubber insulation move? or get ripped there? I think they rely on the rubber seal as partof the "spring" that keeps them closed.

What year is your tour pack??

But since your question was, "are there better latches available for the harley tour pack?" I havent seen one yet either. unless you go to a hardware store and get a tool box type, but that takes some work to install without having the existing holes showing. I dont mean some big gawd awfull padlock latch, I mean a small lever type that would be just right.


If this info didnt help, can you take a picture and show us exactly how it is 'not' working?

[shovelmike]

Hey, it looks like there is a market for a better latch. Some of you innovators like Haulen, HarleyCruiser and others handier at fabricating than I am should develop one.

[hardtimeharley]

There's several aftermarket "hinges", but the only latches I saw were these on ebay, seems like he modifies the spacers. Search for item #280387528855, I don't know if this will help you or not.

[unclepsycho]

Thanks Hardtime,
The factory latches only cost me $12 for a pair last time I went to replace mine. I havent looked too close to see if I can improve on it, I just replace them as they break. But now, Maybe I should zoom in a little closer.... hm,mmmmm

Got me curious now.

[hardtimeharley]

I might have to buy an extra set of latches just because they are only $12 a pair. Would be the first time I walk out feeling like I got a bargain on o.e.m. chrome.

[Rocky]

I read the post the other day and wondered what all the hub bub was all about and then Friday my latch breaks. I thought that wasn't bad for 3 years use though but, $12.00 a pair not here in Ok. Pro Team in Lawton $10.95 ea. without the screws! I still had to modify the spacer to accept the larger screw mounts. Not bad though took just a couple of minutes and all is well. I bought 2 even though only 1 broke since it's 60 miles to the dealer.

[unclepsycho]

I kinda wonder if it was $12 each and the guy gave me 2 sets by mistake......

I cantg find the cost in my H-D parts book...