[ryster]

It seems mine don't shut the same way every time I try. Where should one put your hand so they shut tight and with one attempt? Tried adjusting the steel latches on lids, but don't know what I am doing? Now I am shutting them and then moving hand towards front of bike and with a little hit from the palm of hand finishes shutting them. I just think they need to shut better and tighter. How can honda make such a great bike but get cheesy on the plastics?

Thanks

 

[Hodgy]

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Nope, you always have to hit them at least twice for them to lock.

In my experience.

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[siouxindian]

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Nope, you always have to hit them at least twice for them to lock.

In my experience.

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I REALLY LIKE THE 1500 BAGS . BUT I HAVE BEEN RIDING GOLD WINGS 34 YEARS:claps: THE OLD WAY WAY WAS OK WITH ME THEN AND IT IS STILL OK WITH ME NOW . some how my cap lock got hit sorry , some times stuff is not just the way you think it is to be but it it is . shut them 2 times.:claps:

 

[newday777]

Something is out of adjustment in the latch or your hinges are bent outward causing the latches not to align properly.

 

[johnmac]

What I found on mine is that if the the latches are adjusted for easy closing, the seal may not be water tight. I just tip them closed and bump them with the heel of my hand to latch.

John

 

[Hodgy]

What I found on mine is that if the the latches are adjusted for easy closing, the seal may not be water tight. I just tip them closed and bump them with the heel of my hand to latch.

John

Ditto !


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[fordf3truck]

Ditto

 

[DriverRider]

Once underway and as a precaution I am now in the habit of reaching behind and checking for loosely closed side bags.

 

[Dmill1220]

Yep I also have to close them then bump them again for them to latch,
I did have a water leak from the weather strip not making a good seal I corrected that issue but now that they are water tight, I do seem to have to bump them to latch

 

[Andy Cote]

Agree with all previous posts.

Also, there is a service bulletin for the lid seal which should help with leakage. See more here: http://goldwingdocs.com/Manuals.asp?type=GL1500&year=1988

 

[Transam1]

The 89 I just picked up I just barely push them and they close fine.
odd duck I guess.

 

[TennX]

I have to tap mine twice and there is no weather seal....