When coming out of a store with a sack full of groceries, has anyone figured out how to open the RoadSmith trunk one-handed?
Question for RoadSmith owners
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Triker Mike
TOI - Washington
Nope if someone has it ought to be Very interesting:Coffee:
Stephen
Rider
I can easily open mine single handed... Do it all the time. Was this suppose to be a trick question or sumin...???
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NO trick question, Stephen - I'm serious! I have to release the right trunk latch (original) and hold it pulled down while using the left hand to pull the RoadSmith trunk lid open. How do you manage with only one hand?
Triker Mike
TOI - Washington
Mine (the lower trunk) does not pop open either it takes two hands. The top trunk pops.open one hand
I twist my knob and then pull the trunk open with the same hand. The new models have a different, better latching system
Stephen
Rider
I'll put my video here that I posted on the other board. With the proper adjustments you can open the trunk single handed.
Goldwing Trike Conversion :: Trunklatch.mp4 video by sssfjet - Photobucket
Goldwing Trike Conversion :: Trunklatch.mp4 video by sssfjet - Photobucket
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I think Stephen and I and probably TrikerMike are talking about the newer "better" latching system - no knobs or handles, just uses the right-hand, under top trunk, right saddlebag latch.
Triker Mike
TOI - Washington
I think I'm gonna have to find out how to adjust mine .It sure don't pop open like the link shows.:Shrug:
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Sure looks like Steve got it right while you and I are both at the same maladjustment. I believe all the possible adjustments are the in-out, side-to-side type using the male part attached to the trunk lid. And it's going to be trial and error. Mostly error.
Alternative: We take a trip to Houston and meet up with Stephen and buy him dinner. Been wanting to see his paint job anyway.
2 hands for me, but what difference does it make?
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As I said in the original post - one hand full with a sack of groceries.
I would like it to open the way my sidebags did.
Stephen
Rider
It took me forever just to figure out I needed to shim the inside latching system. Loosen the two bolts at the top, put a flat washer in and then and only then would it lock. That little rounded dome on the locking bar... Aaaaahhh! They just put it there to mess with my head.
I think I'm going to have to try the "washer fix' on my 2010 Roadsmith. Cuz there's no way it will open 1 handed. Any pics available of your install?
Stephen
Rider
Here's the link to my install. If you want to go into details you can download the RS install manual from their website.
Goldwing Trike Conversion pictures by sssfjet - Photobucket
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I wrote to Roadsmith about the one-handed opening of the trunk. They replied saying they almost have a new one-handed latch ready and asked if they should send me one when available. If any of you are interested - would be worth a request. epper:epper:epper:
epper:epper:epper:
Stephen
Rider
I wrote to Roadsmith about the one-handed opening of the trunk. They replied saying they almost have a new one-handed latch ready and asked if they should send me one when available. If any of you are interested - would be worth a request.
They already have a one-handed latch ready locking mech, just is way to finicky. But there's always room for easy and correct.
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GOOD NEWS! Received the free one-handed opening latch today and installed it.
Works like a charm!
I'm a happy WingSmither!
Works like a charm!
I'm a happy WingSmither!
Stephen
Rider
We need pictures.
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Pictures wouldn't do any good - appearance is exactly the same, can't tell 'em apart. But the secondary detent (not visible) is gone. Just snap the latch under the top trunk and with the same hand flip the lid. :10:
Now, if I can figure out a place to mount a light spring . . . :yes:
Stephen
Rider
I didn't want a pic of the lock, I wanted a pic of the pretty biker babe they send along with the lock to install it for you.
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I didn't want a pic of the lock, I wanted a pic of the pretty biker babe they send along with the lock to install it for you.
George Patrick tells me that Roadsmith employee Heidi is a babe. :10:
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I didn't want a pic of the lock, I wanted a pic of the pretty biker babe they send along with the lock to install it for you.
Drat! They sent a redhead and I prefer brunettes.
Triker Mike
TOI - Washington
Did you just call them? & what year is your kit?
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I went to their website, found the "contact us" tab and wrote to them about the latch problem. They immediately offered me a new latch. The RoadSmith kit was installed in Feb, 2011. So it may be a 2010 or a 2011. If your kit is older it is still worth a try - they want happy customers. :yes:
Triker Mike
TOI - Washington
It's been awhile since I contacted them & no reply.:BootieShake: So consider yourself lucky
Just use the remote to Pop the trunk....
Konrad
Call Roadsmith and they now have single latch.
They were using double latch like an auto hood (safety catch).
Call Roadsmith and they now have single latch.
They were using double latch like an auto hood (safety catch).
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