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 2. Lift the latch to release.
  2. Place hands at OUTSIDE CORNERS of cover. 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 allowing it flip over. Cover will hang from the nylon check strap.
NOTE
The covers stay attached to the saddlebags at all times.
Closing
  1. See Figure 2. 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 must be closed and latched whenever motorcycle is in operation.
Removing
The saddlebags are secured to the support brackets by 1/4 turn fasteners called bail head studs. Some international models do not have the wire form bail. Use a flat bladed screwdriver to turn the studs.
NOTE
  • Do not ride the motorcycle without the saddlebags installed and the audio harness connector fully locked into place.
  • If the saddlebags will remain off the motorcycle (during storage or washing), install the protective weather caps on the audio harness connectors to prevent dirt and water from entering the connectors. Secure the audio harness cables with cable straps to the top of the saddlebag support bracket and to the other harness cabling along the rear fender.
  • Hold saddlebag while removing fasteners to prevent dropping.
  1. See Figure 2. Open saddlebag lid. Turn fasteners 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
  2. See Figure 1. Separate the audio harness connector from the side of the saddlebag.
  3. Remove saddlebag.
Installing
  1. Carefully place saddlebag in position on saddlebag rail.
    2. NOTE
    Verify that two clicks are heard when mating connector. If not fully seated, a loss of audio function may result.
  2. Mate the audio harness connector to the side of the saddlebag.
  3. Align the fasteners with the support bracket holes and push the fasteners into the bracket while turning 1/4 turn clockwise.
  4. Check that saddlebag is securely fastened.
  5. Close and latch the saddlebag lid.
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.
Saddlebag Speakers
The saddlebags and speakers are designed to prevent water intrusion and to allow water to drain during washing or riding in all weather. To remove any standing water from the speakers, open the saddlebags and gently shake any remaining water from the speakers. If any water leaks into the saddlebags, check the condition of the gasket that seals the speaker into place.
See Care and Cleaning → Audio System Care for proper care of the speakers.
Figure 1. Audio Harness Connector
1Hinge
2Latch
3Anchor tabs
4Bail head studs
5Support brackets
Figure 2. Hard Saddlebags