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I am now in the Harley parts and labor income enhancement program. My trunk latch button broke. I couldn't find a replacement or a video on how to deal with this problem so I have been trapped by the Mother ship and will be parting with $250. Seems to me the part is designed to fail.
Harley should be embarrassed by the crap that they put in a machine that is supposed to be the gold standard. At least they are priced that way.
Kurt
I totally agree with you, Harley should be ashamed of putting a hunk of plastic for the guts of the latch, you would think they could be better for the prices they charged for their trikes.
All for now Trampas
Amen BrotherOriginally Posted by TonkaDriver
Yet we keep buying their bikes????
I wish someone would market a better trunk latch/lock for these. My 16 broke right at the end of warranty and I have already had issues with my 19. I would gladly pay $50 or $60 for a high quality lockable chrome handle type latch back there.
Current: 2019 Trike (custom 130ci T-Man kit with Darkhorse bottom end)
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My 2011 is broke right now i have to order one. I have been using a nail to open the trunk.
I've had 2)2014 TG's and not one problem with the trunk lock. 35K miles on the first one and 1000 on the second. If you stop slamming the door, it just might last a bit longer. Maybe you don't slam yours, but that's ALL I SEE where ever I go = riders slamming the door.
I do what I had to do with my old VW Bug. Slowly close the door until it makes contact (to purge the air out) then give it a moderate push = door latches with no problem. Never failed. JMHO
Not saying that will work on every single lock - there are exceptions.
Good luck
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I drive my wife nuts because I harp on her- "Don't slam it." Just close it gently then a push with back of hand. Click...
Also, lube it, lube it. When it gets thirsty for lube, the button gets a little slow to pop out. 2011, still original latch.
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