Lock/Unlock With Ignition Key
Lock: Insert the key into the neutral position of the saddlebag lock and turn the key 1/8th turn to the left. Return the key to the neutral position to remove the key.
Unlock: Insert the key in the neutral position of the saddlebag lock and turn the key 1/8th turn to the right. Return the key to the neutral position to remove the key.
Opening
  1. See Figure 1. To open the latch, grab latch with fingers and lift.
  2. Place one hand at OUTSIDE CORNER of cover and other hand at opposite outside corner. Lift outside edge of cover, pivoting inside edge of cover in brackets.
  3. Lift inside edge of cover to disengage brackets.
  4. Bring cover towards you, over saddlebag. As you bring cover toward you, let it flip over, so the inside faces up. Let cover hang from the nylon check strap.
NOTE
The covers stay attached to the saddlebags at all times.
1Hinge
2Latch
3Anchor tabs
4Fasteners
5Anchor brackets
Figure 1. Saddlebags
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 should be closed and locked whenever motorcycle is in operation.
Removing
The saddlebags are secured to the support brackets by 1/4 turn fasteners called bail head studs.
NOTE
Some international models do not have the wire form bail. Use a flat bladed screwdriver to turn the studs.
  1. Right saddlebag only: See Figure 2. Pull back the locking sleeve (1) to disengage lock and separate connector halves. Separate the protective caps.
    2. NOTE
    If the saddlebag will remain off the motorcycle, install the protective caps (2) on the connector ends and carefully tuck the cable under the seat.
  2. See Figure 1. Turn saddlebag fasteners 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
  3. Remove saddlebag.
1Locking sleeve
2Protective caps
Figure 2. Separate iPod Connector (Right Saddlebag Only)
Installing
  1. Carefully place saddlebag in position on saddlebag rail.
  2. Align the fasteners with the support brackets. Push each fastener into the support bracket and turn 1/4 turn clockwise.
  3. Check that saddlebag is securely fastened.
    4. NOTE
    A white arrow mark on one half and white dot on the mating half show connector alignment.
  4. Right saddlebag only: See Figure 2. Align marks and push connector together firmly to lock. Continue to firmly press together to verify the connector is completely mated. Multiple light clicks will be heard. Mate the protective caps to keep out dirt and grime.
NOTE
Test the iPod operation to make sure the connector is mated properly. See ADVANCED AUDIO SYSTEM → Apple iPod.
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 Maintenance and Lubrication → Miscellaneous Lubrication for lubrication details.