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SuperDaveD · 08-08-2007, 05:46 AM

It's driving me crazy! Anyone got a fix for rattling saddlebag latches on my Road King?

Oh yeah, newbie here. Figured this might be a good place to get some advice & info. Nice site.

The_AirHawk · 08-08-2007, 07:52 AM

Gentle application of a Big F'n Hammer.

Repeatedly.

That'll Larn it............

pushrod · 08-08-2007, 08:25 AM

Bear with me, as I haven't seen the latch design in a while. IIRC, they don't really latch, but serve as a dress-up for the actual buckle.

You might want to try putting those small clear plastic "furniture pads" on the offending surface(s). They have stickum on one side, and you can trim them if necessary.

Or, wear earplugs!

seruzawa · 08-08-2007, 09:09 AM

Just do what so many HD owners do. Get the loudest pipes you can find. Viola! No more hearie latchie.

SuperDaveD · 08-09-2007, 08:03 AM

Lets see, for responses we have two premium founding members and one premium moderating member. The only real advice worth reading came from pushrod, and I thank you for the help. I will give that a try.

Great advice Mr. serwazousawazzawapatuli, especially coming from a high & mighty moderator. Not sure what kind of bike you ride, it doesn't matter to me. But I'm sure it's quieter than mine, thus much better. GFY.

Kenneth_Moore · 08-09-2007, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDaveD

Lets see, for responses we have two premium founding members and one premium moderating member. The only real advice worth reading came from pushrod, and I thank you for the help. I will give that a try.

Great advice Mr. serwazousawazzawapatuli, especially coming from a high & mighty moderator. Not sure what kind of bike you ride, it doesn't matter to me. But I'm sure it's quieter than mine, thus much better. GFY.

SuperDave,

Don't take the humor around here personally. Everybody kids around a lot, it's just in fun.

I can't help you directly with your problem, but if you call my friend Ace at 954.943.6225 he will. That's his shop number and he's there from 11 to 7 EST. He's been working on HDs for 30+ years. Tell him Kenneth referred you and he'll help out.

sachiwilson · 08-09-2007, 08:36 AM

Yes, for better or worse, this sort of kidding is in character for this forum. You will get help if someone knows the answer, but you usually have to wade through a pile of silliness to find it. Please do not think too unkindly of us.

seruzawa · 08-09-2007, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperDaveD

Lets see, for responses we have two premium founding members and one premium moderating member. The only real advice worth reading came from pushrod, and I thank you for the help. I will give that a try.

Great advice Mr. serwazousawazzawapatuli, especially coming from a high & mighty moderator. Not sure what kind of bike you ride, it doesn't matter to me. But I'm sure it's quieter than mine, thus much better. GFY.

Feel better? Do you need a hanky?

The_AirHawk · 08-09-2007, 12:36 PM

GFY. Heh.

Such strong language.

And to think, I came this >< close to coming-back and adding a real suggestion.

This re-affirms my Faith in Humanity once-again.

Unrelated; seruzawa - love yer new sig, BTW.

seruzawa · 08-09-2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_AirHawk

GFY. Heh.

And to think, I came this >< close to coming-back and adding a real suggestion.

... Don't buy cheap luggage?

..BTW, just gettin' my ya-ya's out.

08-08-2007, 05:46 AM	#1
SuperDaveD Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	Hard Saddlebag Latch Rattle It's driving me crazy! Anyone got a fix for rattling saddlebag latches on my Road King? Oh yeah, newbie here. Figured this might be a good place to get some advice & info. Nice site.

08-08-2007, 07:52 AM	#2
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,433	Gentle application of a Big F'n Hammer. Repeatedly. That'll Larn it............ __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

08-08-2007, 09:09 AM	#4
seruzawa The Toad Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 17,410	Just do what so many HD owners do. Get the loudest pipes you can find. Viola! No more hearie latchie. __________________ http://www.badmovies.org/movies/deadalive/ I kick @ss for the Lord!

08-09-2007, 08:36 AM	#7
sachiwilson Women Riders Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,609	Yes, for better or worse, this sort of kidding is in character for this forum. You will get help if someone knows the answer, but you usually have to wade through a pile of silliness to find it. Please do not think too unkindly of us. __________________ Frappé LaRue Safety Queen Are you a Rounder? Sarnali: "what could be more useless than arguing with a deaf female lawyer????"

08-09-2007, 12:36 PM	#9
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,433	GFY. Heh. Such strong language. And to think, I came this >< close to coming-back and adding a real suggestion. This re-affirms my Faith in Humanity once-again. Unrelated; seruzawa - love yer new sig, BTW. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

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08-08-2007, 08:25 AM	#3
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,635	Bear with me, as I haven't seen the latch design in a while. IIRC, they don't really latch, but serve as a dress-up for the actual buckle. You might want to try putting those small clear plastic "furniture pads" on the offending surface(s). They have stickum on one side, and you can trim them if necessary. Or, wear earplugs!

08-09-2007, 08:03 AM	#5
SuperDaveD Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	Lets see, for responses we have two premium founding members and one premium moderating member. The only real advice worth reading came from pushrod, and I thank you for the help. I will give that a try. Great advice Mr. serwazousawazzawapatuli, especially coming from a high & mighty moderator. Not sure what kind of bike you ride, it doesn't matter to me. But I'm sure it's quieter than mine, thus much better. GFY.