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| Posted: Wed Aug 31st, 2011 08:25 pm | 81st Post |
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That is exactly what happened to me on Sunday past. Pulled and pulled but no movement. Had to make the hole (as much as i didn't want to) then fish my fat fingers into the mechanism to find the bar and hook it and pull. Got it open though. Now I have a noce blue duct tape area on either side holding the cut out in place. I will get to epoxying it soon.
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20th, 2011 01:42 am | 82nd Post |
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On my 94 SE the plastic clip, the one that holds the bar, won't stay connected to the lock mechanism. I need a new plastic clip. The Honda dealer can't provide just the clip. Any suggestions?
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21st, 2011 05:06 am | 83rd Post |
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SpynCycle wrote: On my 94 SE the plastic clip, the one that holds the bar, won't stay connected to the lock mechanism. I need a new plastic clip. http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1997-honda-gl1500se-gold-wing-se/o/m2385#sch21629 I believe it is #29
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21st, 2011 11:50 am | 84th Post |
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That may be right, but it looks like that diagram is for the side bags, not the trunk. This original thread was about the trunk, not the bags. Looking at the trunk diagram, I don't see the plastic clip separately - it may be part of the 'opener unit' (#44 on the trunk diagram of the link SpynCycle provided) which it a bit pricey. I'd keep an eye on eBay, as I've found miscellaneous trunk parts there. I think most, if not all of the 1500 trunks have interchangeable parts.
____________________ Ken, '88 GL-1500, '99 CB-750 |
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21st, 2011 03:35 pm | 85th Post |
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sorry, I had saddlebag on the brain I guess. if the green rod clip is what you are looking for, an auto parts store might have one that would work. or you could buy this and have 3 of them http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-Honda-Goldwing-GL1500-Trunk-Bag-Release-Latch-Assemb-/360393042571?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e9196a8b
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21st, 2011 03:40 pm | 86th Post |
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Could be wrong, but I think what he is needing is the black plastic 'finger' which pulls the release rod down when you pull the middle lever of the latch assembly.
____________________ Ken, '88 GL-1500, '99 CB-750 |
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| Posted: Sat Dec 3rd, 2011 05:15 pm | 87th Post |
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Hi this is my first time on the forum. I found it searching for a way to open my trunk. I am having the same problem with a trunk latch not working. Is the 88 and 90 the same trunk latch or is it different?
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| Posted: Mon Dec 5th, 2011 01:06 am | 88th Post |
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Pretty sure, but not positive, that the trunk latch parts are interchangeable on most of the 1500's.
____________________ Ken, '88 GL-1500, '99 CB-750 |
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| Posted: Mon Dec 5th, 2011 03:24 pm | 89th Post |
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Thanks I got it open. Took me 3 hours, but worth not having to break the trunk open. I appreciate the advice.
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| Posted: Mon Dec 5th, 2011 04:18 pm | 90th Post |
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A gentle reminder to all you 1500 owners..... take a 300mm (1') zip tie and attach it to that rod and leave the pointed end dangling down to where the latch levers are under the trunk. Then if you ever experience the catch coming off the rod, you can just pull on the zip tie and release the lid. This will save you a whole lot of time, frustration and in some cases damage, sometime in the future. 
____________________ Pete http://www.rblr.co.uk '06 GL1800 '77 GL1000 Executive |
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| Posted: Sun Feb 5th, 2012 02:36 pm | 91st Post |
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well guys it happened i took the lock assembly of the trunk to give it a clean and lube. Put together and i was feeling good about what i had achieved closed the lid and yes i cant get in no matter how hardi try. onto the forum of much knowledge and ten mins reading and a paint pot handle later i am in the trunk as discribed here!! once again fantastic
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| Posted: Fri Apr 6th, 2012 08:22 pm | 92nd Post |
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Well I used the method of the bent welding rod to pull on the bar, after a few attempts ( about 3 hrs) it worked, thanks to everyone that posted the pictures they really helped, trunk now opens and no drilling required. Job done, thanks
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2012 02:37 am | 93rd Post |
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I have not had this problem . . YET (fingers crossed & famous last words  )CURIOUS . . . "IF" you're working on the trunk latch and you're not sure if it will open, would it not be prudent to attach "the wire" before closing the lid?  Also, "IF" you're going to leave the zip tie connected, maybe bend it's viewable tail so not to be seen? After all only you know its there.... and some of us here. Last edited on Sat Apr 7th, 2012 02:41 am by FM ____________________  ___"Enjoying lifes fires, minus two tires."___ FVM 07-2009 _ _ Titled: "OIL CHANGE?" Know its new taste, and be loyal, you'll know when, to change that oil. Taste testing as the miles flow, souring as that acid grows. And don't flirt with dirt or darkened oil, all the faster your engine will spoil. If that soured oil turns to paste, new motors cost plenty, what a waste. If friends find out, thy honor baste.(*) Best get to it, with undue haste! __(*)thrashed - Updated Jan-2-2012___ |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2012 07:45 am | 94th Post |
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Whilst I appreciate peoples concerns about security, I do wonder if a potential thief would anticipate the dangling 1/8" tip of a heavy duty plastic tie being the way in to our top boxes? Rather I suspect, he/she will be a Goldwing knowledgeable thief and just use the levers provided, if they are unlocked, or they will otherwise use a convenient lever to force entry. I am not even sure whether the Zippy Tie will open the trunk lid if the trunk is locked, perhaps someone with a 1500 and the tie in place might like to check for the benefit of the readers. 
____________________ Pete http://www.rblr.co.uk '06 GL1800 '77 GL1000 Executive |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 7th, 2012 01:42 pm | 95th Post |
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Silverfox wrote: I am not even sure whether the Zippy Tie will open the trunk lid if the trunk is locked, perhaps someone with a 1500 and the tie in place might like to check for the benefit of the readers.I've had my lock system open and did notice how the lock worked. (Curious George) Not really a lock, as per say, it disconnects the latches from the levers.
____________________ ___"Enjoying lifes fires, minus two tires."___FVM 07-2009 _ _ Titled: "OIL CHANGE?" Know its new taste, and be loyal, you'll know when, to change that oil. Taste testing as the miles flow, souring as that acid grows. And don't flirt with dirt or darkened oil, all the faster your engine will spoil. If that soured oil turns to paste, new motors cost plenty, what a waste. If friends find out, thy honor baste.(*) Best get to it, with undue haste! __(*)thrashed - Updated Jan-2-2012___ |
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