Opening
  1. See Figure 1. Unlock latch.
  2. Place fingers under latch and lift.
  3. Place one hand at OUTSIDE CORNER of cover and other hand at opposite outside corner.
  4. Lift outside edge of cover, pivoting inside edge of cover in brackets.
  5. Lift inside edge of cover to disengage brackets.
  6. Bring cover towards you, over saddlebag.
  7. As you bring cover toward you, let it flip over, so the inside faces up. Let cover rest against rub bars and nylon check strap.
NOTE
The saddlebag lids are designed to stay attached to the bags at all times.
Closing
  1. See Figure 1. Use both hands to hold OUTSIDE corners of cover up and slide inside edge back into place so brackets slide together.
  2. Close lid and secure latch. Brackets will engage automatically.
NOTE
Saddlebag latch and Tour-Pak draw catches should be closed and locked whenever motorcycle is in operation.
Removing
See Figure 1. The saddlebags are secured to the support brackets by 1/4 turn fasteners called bail head studs.
NOTE
If your vehicle (international only) does not have the wire form "bail", use a flat bladed screwdriver to turn the studs.
  1. Unscrew saddlebag fasteners by turning 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
  2. Remove saddlebag.
Installing
Carefully place saddlebag in position on saddlebag rail and align the bail head studs with the support bracket fasteners.
  1. See Figure 1. Fasten studs by pushing into support bracket fasteners and turning 1/4 turn clockwise.
  2. Check that studs are securely fastened.
Adjustments
If the latches become loose, you can adjust the latch fingers.
NOTICE
Adjust the latch fingers only enough to enable them to properly engage the latch hinge. Bending latch fingers back and forth can overstress the metal and weaken the fingers. (00169a)
  1. Bend the fingers until they firmly engage the hinge.
  2. See Accessories Maintenance → Miscellaneous Lubrication for lubrication details.
1Hinge
2Latch
3Anchor tabs
4Bail head studs
5Anchor brackets
Figure 1. Saddlebags: FLHTCSE2