Question for RoadSmith owners

Nov 25, 2010
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La Grange, KY
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Konrad
When coming out of a store with a sack full of groceries, has anyone figured out how to open the RoadSmith trunk one-handed?
 
I can easily open mine single handed... Do it all the time. Was this suppose to be a trick question or sumin...???

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?
 
I twist my knob and then pull the trunk open with the same hand. The new models have a different, better latching system

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.
 
I think I'm gonna have to find out how to adjust mine .It sure don't pop open like the link shows.:Shrug:

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. :)
 
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.
 
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 they do,,, :) I have done that to two now, and that fixes it. ThumbUp
 
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. :pepper::pepper::pepper:
 
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. :pepper::pepper::pepper:

They already have a one-handed latch ready locking mech, just is way to finicky. But there's always room for easy and correct.
 
GOOD NEWS! Received the free one-handed opening latch today and installed it.
Works like a charm!
I'm a happy WingSmither!
 
We need pictures.

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:
 
Did you just call them? & what year is your kit?

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:
 
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:

It's been awhile since I contacted them & no reply.:BootieShake: So consider yourself lucky
 
Just use the remote to Pop the trunk....

Don't believe that would work since with the old style latch with the detent you have to hold the latch under the upper trunk in the pulled position while opening the big trunk door with the other hand.
 

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