Losing a system case - a quick and easy solution

[CycleRob]

Here's the best way, although some careful drilling skills and rear wheel removal are required:

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The pins are $1.20 for a bag of 2 pins at the Home Depot in one of the fastener aisle's slide-out drawers. I bought 2 extra bags for anyone willing to take a ride to my house.

You can use the dog collar until the pins are installed. The muffler and turning wheel might do considerable cosmetic damage to the collar restrained dislodged case before you "notice" it. That is impossible when they are pinned. Pinned bag security is as if they are bolted in place.

Pins.pins. Just Do It . . . . you'll be so glad you did.

[Lion_Lady]

Can someone explain why the cases fall off? Is it poor design or pilot error? What is the weak link in the mounting system? I have ridden several thousand miles fully loaded and at times, at very high speed and never had any problems.

Thanks

It seems that the most likely reason (pilot error) is not having the tabs on the forward side of the case around the peg/tab below the pillion foot pegs. The latch mechanism is only a 'retainer' really, and will break if the case swings any distance. If there is any movement in your case when it is latched, then you probably ought to go with CycleRob's pin fix.

The second most likely reason, is not understanding how to latch the case in place.

I put yellow reflective triangles on the forward top corners of my cases, so I can easily spot both cases in my mirrors... it is awkward to reach around a tent and chair to get a hand on the case while riding.

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