saddle bag lock screws

Warning, this just happened to me. The locking lever screws on the left side saddle bag one fell out and the other was half way out. After reading about this problem I checked them a few weeks back, I didn't pull them out to locktite Just as other people have reported these will come loose and fall out!!! I was lucky to catch it before the bag fell off. hmans3

No shit!! This is a real thing? I cannot believe no one has EVER mentioned this fatal flaw before.

I did mine this week and they weren't locktited. I didn't have the correct torx bit, but I found a small flat blade that worked. Hopefully I never want to remove them because I only had the red locktite.

I had to re-locktite one of mine because it was so wet on our last vacation that I put a shot of off brand penetrating oil in the lock.

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No shit!! This is a real thing? I cannot believe no one has EVER mentioned this fatal flaw before.</p></blockquote>
If only there were a section for new owners to read about this.

...oh...there is.

If only we suggested they read it when they sign up.

...oh... I guess we do.

....and pin the thread.

If only people who read it believe it AND do it before they risk losing the lock.

...there we go! Something to sink our teeth into now.

Glad the OP caught it.

Sarcasm is like sweet iced tea on a sweltering day: Sometimes, it's just needed!!

GEEZUS!

Ok, I'll throw in my 2 cents just for kicks.

After locktite I cut two strips of hvac aluminum duct tape and covered the screw heads.

They are not going anywhere.

Enjoy!

Darn...I guess I should get on this...

The aluminum tape is a GOOD idea almost lost those little devils twice even with blue lock tight.