Broken locking tab on system case

[DJSTEPHENS]

I broke the small red locking tab on one of my system cases. I had noticed that it was a little bent and difficult to turn, so I tried to straighten it out That's when it broke. The latch part still works, but I'm concerned about the security of the contents. Is there a way I can take this apart and fix it? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

[DJSTEPHENS]

Is there a way to fix it without replacing the whole latch assembly?

[aaaaaa]

Check out the responces to my post on mutifunction box. the part is $200, the rivits are $40 and the dealer wants $50 labor. Yep, $300 or do it yourself. I'm going to shop for a used inner bag myself. good luck.
robert

[dpmonk]

rediculous price.
for that money I will replace with a Givi
and increase my storage capacity+

I am lucky though, I broke the top box.

[DJSTEPHENS]

That hurts just to hear it. $200.00? I might have to live with it for a while until I figure out something. I'm going to try taking it apart to see what I come up with.

[troutluck]

This reply won't help you fix your problem, but I wanted to chime in and say that, IMO, the design of these latches is very poor. Dealer warned me about how fragile they were, but I ended up snapping one anyway in the same manner you did. Mine continue to work fine without the lock. I figure if I'm depending on a plastic case to protect something truly valuable, I probably deserve what I get. But who knew the most valuable thing in my case was the $#!@*! latch?

[KALTZG]

This is very common. The fix is to order part number 71607654337 Locking Mechanism F Multifunction Box. The price is about $46.00. It comes with everything that you need to replace the broken orange tab. Instructions come with the kit. It is a very easy fix. You need item # 13.

[meisco]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there a write-up on this subject a year or two (or three?) ago in the BMWON magazine? I'm still trying to find the back issue. The article described (in detail) the repair procedure . . . . and I seem to recall it was not trivial.

[JWHITE518]

I broke off my orange tab, but the case still locks. Who needs the damn tab?

[USERNAME]

I broke off my orange tab, but the case still locks. Who needs the damn tab?

doesnt the tab keep the handle from opening up and therefore case from flying off?

[JWHITE518]

doesnt the tab keep the handle from opening up and therefore case from flying off?

I dunno what the damn tab does. My case works exactly the same as it did before. I've ridden thousands of miles, in all weather, on bumpy roads, on dirt roads, even dumped it in sand once. The thing still locks.

[USERNAME]

I dunno what the damn tab does. My case works exactly the same as it did before. I've ridden thousands of miles, in all weather, on bumpy roads, on dirt roads, even dumped it in sand once. The thing still locks.

weird. thanks for giving me something else to do today! now i'm going to go home and look at my system cases to see if i can figure out what the heck the orange tab does...

[DJSTEPHENS]

This is very common. The fix is to order part number 71607654337 Locking Mechanism F Multifunction Box. The price is about $46.00. It comes with everything that you need to replace the broken orange tab. Instructions come with the kit. It is a very easy fix. You need item # 13.

Thank you Kaltzg, I'll get the part on order Tuesday. I appreciate your time. $46.00 sounds a lot better than $200.00

Thanks,
Damion

[dbrick]

doesnt the tab keep the handle from opening up and therefore case from flying off?

That's the idea. But both the locking arm and the bag mount can wear, so it's also possible for the case to demount iself even if the handles remain down in the "locked" position. JWhite518's been lucky so far.

[ALIENHITCHHIKER]

What ?!? You mean I'm not the only fool to do this?



I broke one off a few thousand miles back and being a commute to work rider have actually come to prefer having one side bag that doesn't require the key.

I figure that when I tour I'll just have to remember not to leave valuables in that case.