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Purchased my 2018 DCT in August of 2018 and have not had issues with the saddlebags not opening until yesterday. Parked the bike in the sun for about an hour and the right side saddlebag would not open using the switch. I could open it by using the manual release cable located in the left saddlebag. Thought maybe it was the heat since the right bag was in direct sunlight but even this morning it would not open.
Seemed pretty clear the rear latch was releasing but not the front latch. When pressing the release button the rear of the bag would immediately release but not the front. Even attempts to get the bag to open by pulling on the bag cover were unsuccessful.
I removed the two exposed screws along the top inside of the bag thinking these simply held the plastic cover in place. However once the screws were removed it was clear these were also in part holding the two latch assemblies in place. The plastic cover and latch assembly could be moved up & down slightly.
I re-installed the two screws and while tightening applied upward pressure on the plastic cover. Now the right saddlebag cover opens no problem. Seems the forward latch assembly had worked its way down over time finally creating a misalignment. Others might want to check that these screws are snug to avoid any similar issue in the future.
Seemed pretty clear the rear latch was releasing but not the front latch. When pressing the release button the rear of the bag would immediately release but not the front. Even attempts to get the bag to open by pulling on the bag cover were unsuccessful.
I removed the two exposed screws along the top inside of the bag thinking these simply held the plastic cover in place. However once the screws were removed it was clear these were also in part holding the two latch assemblies in place. The plastic cover and latch assembly could be moved up & down slightly.
I re-installed the two screws and while tightening applied upward pressure on the plastic cover. Now the right saddlebag cover opens no problem. Seems the forward latch assembly had worked its way down over time finally creating a misalignment. Others might want to check that these screws are snug to avoid any similar issue in the future.
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