Trunk Lid Warning Light

[Papa Zook]

My trunk door did the same thing twice, I designed a setup for my bike that works great. when and IF the door pops open again unexpectedly, I have a red light on my right side accessory switch location that shines bright enough that I can see it during the day too.

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[rhino 2]

My trunk door did the same thing twice, I designed a setup for my bike that works great. when and IF the door pops open again unexpectedly, I have a red light on my right side accessory switch location that shines bright enough that I can see it during the day too.

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[Gorilla]

welcome aboard

 

[30glock]

Simple solution would be to rig up some hooks and add a cargo net, this way If your trunk lid opens you lose nothing. Mine popped open once, since then I have been locking It and I have had no Issues.

 

[GARYD]

I must have a rabbits foot up my a$$. I have never had a problem with either on my TG's trunk door. And I have never lubed them either. Also I have never slammed them, maybe that's the reason.

Now watch!! The next time I go for a ride the damn door is going to open.

I like the idea of a warning light. Why H-D hasn't thought of that is beyond me. That would bring in a ton of money. I bet every owner would buy one, I would.

Trunk Warning Light = $150. Their cost .79 cents.

 

[rhino 2]

I must have a rabbits foot up my a$$. I have never had a problem with either on my TG's trunk door. And I have never lubed them either. Also I have never slammed them, maybe that's the reason.

Now watch!! The next time I go for a ride the damn door is going to open.

I like the idea of a warning light. Why H-D hasn't thought of that is beyond me. That would bring in a ton of money. I bet every owner would buy one, I would.

Trunk Warning Light = $150. Their cost .79 cents.

I would buy two, and use one on the tailgate on my Pickup...

 

[headheaded]

my god ! what's wrong with HD ? the auot industry has been keeping the trunks closed on cars for years, why can't HD ? piss poor design is the problem. fire these nitwits and get someone who can design a fix.

 

[bigfish_Oh]

My door fell open once, good nothing fell out, bad it was inside the trailer and chamfered the top against the ramp. I have a "new" beveled edge door for sale. I little lube has prevented a second time.

 

[mirider]

I've had the issue a couple times but only when I had the door locked. Don't think I would want a warning light necessarily, but certainly would like a latch that holds the door closed.

 

[jimgpayne]

So I've been thinking....

I have the interior trunk lighting kit installed that automatically turns on whenever the trunk is open (a pressure switch by the hinges).

So I bet I can tap in a small wire and run it out the trunk and under the gas tank to the front fairing and then simply use one of those small LED indicators to do the trick.

Then overtime the trunk opens, the interior lights come on *and* a light I can mount in the fairing comes on.

Should work right? The parts are less then $10 on Amazon. Has anyone actually tried this?

 

[desertclassic]

So I've been thinking....

I have the interior trunk lighting kit installed that automatically turns on whenever the trunk is open (a pressure switch by the hinges).

So I bet I can tap in a small wire and run it out the trunk and under the gas tank to the front fairing and then simply use one of those small LED indicators to do the trick.

Then overtime the trunk opens, the interior lights come on *and* a light I can mount in the fairing comes on.

Should work right? The parts are less then $10 on Amazon. Has anyone actually tried this?

You just gave me the idea. I think I will give it a try. Years back I installed one of those fake blinking security lights in an old truck. I think the hardware would be great for this. If I do it I will let you know. Jim

 

[Woody]

So I've been thinking....

I have the interior trunk lighting kit installed that automatically turns on whenever the trunk is open (a pressure switch by the hinges).

So I bet I can tap in a small wire and run it out the trunk and under the gas tank to the front fairing and then simply use one of those small LED indicators to do the trick.

Then overtime the trunk opens, the interior lights come on *and* a light I can mount in the fairing comes on.

Should work right? The parts are less then $10 on Amazon. Has anyone actually tried this?

I just seen that trunk kit the other day and thought about adding it and the indicator light, if you do it please post the results.

 

[Cainam]

Does anyone have any experience with the HD Retractable Trunk Door Tether?

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/retractable-trunk-door-tether

Are these strong enough that if the trunk door does come open that they would hold it upright?

Thank!

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[rhino 2]

Does anyone have any experience with the HD Retractable Trunk Door Tether?

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/retractable-trunk-door-tether

Are these strong enough that if the trunk door does come open that they would hold it upright?

Thank!

Unless it has an adjustable drag like a fishing reel i doubt it will...:Shrug:

 

[Gorilla]

I have them on my trike and no they would not. Very little resistance after they have been on awhile.

 

[billdksn]

Trunk Latch Issue

I had the trunk open a few times with my 2011 tri.. I found that the pin was not going in deep enough so the latch that drops down into the groove doesn't go fully into it. Since i adjusted it 3 years ago it has yet to pop open. I didn't use any measurements i did it by eye.. Also my pin doesn't have any marks on it, So maybe your latch is just resting on the tip of the pin..And not fully locking :Shrug:

I totally agree. Had a lot of problems at first and found that the pin was adjusted short, making the trunk lid close too tight. This never let the latch drop far enough into the groove. I readjusted the pin, keep it lubed and never had a problem since. I also use Saddlemen trunk bags to store most of my gear in the trunk and use a lid organizer, so I don't have anything that's going to fly out on its own. For good measure you could also put a small bungee on the lid to keep the door from opening to far.

 

[DamnYankee]

I use the bungee method as a "safety" just in case mine pops open. Almost 50k and, knock on my melon, no issues. I never slam mine shut. Just a good firm nudge.

 

[HDB0B]

Easy install LED for indicator = https://www.oznium.com/led-bolt

Bob orag:

 

[Texan]

Thanks for the replies. Has anyone seen a trunk lid warning light that would alert the rider that the ID has opened? I can probably devise something, but if a kit already exists, I would rather use it.

Check with SeeThroughBraz and talk to Al... I have a beta version of their warning systems and it works great. I mounted their red LED warning light on the lower inner fairing. Glows very brightly when the trunk is open..

https://www.seethroughbraz.com/

8~\o

 

[Rev J]

Like others have said, lube lock occasionally, keep door locked and don't slam the door. Wife and I put over 5000 miles on 2014 triglide last year and door never came open. Last summer I rigged up a led light inside of top and bottom trunk. There is a magnetic switch that turns light on when trunk is open. Been thinking lately about running a led light up to fairing somewhere to alert if door comes open. Just tap into existing wiring, simple.

 

[Texan]

Like others have said, lube lock occasionally, keep door locked and don't slam the door. Wife and I put over 5000 miles on 2014 triglide last year and door never came open. Last summer I rigged up a led light inside of top and bottom trunk. There is a magnetic switch that turns light on when trunk is open. Been thinking lately about running a led light up to fairing somewhere to alert if door comes open. Just tap into existing wiring, simple.

This is basically how the configuration works that I received from SeeThroughBraz but it doesn't have a switch for the tour-pac. You could probably wire in the tour-pac to their harness if you felt you needed it. Comes with a very bright 6mm LED bulb that, like I indicated, I put in my lower inner fairing. Had thoughts of putting it up in the inner fairing but decided on the lower.

8~\o

 

[prariepilot]

Reflector Replacement

Easy install LED for indicator = https://www.oznium.com/led-bolt

Bob orag:

I've seen a thread or two where some of us have removed the reflectors from the front lowers and rear fenders. I've been thinking about doing the same, but replacing the rear ones with LEDs. Hadn't to this point found any LEDs that were suitable.

Thanks, Bob! These may be what I've been looking for.

 

[Ed H]

Given the apparently common problems with this latch design, I still think a simple red dash light would be very helpful to alert the rider when the lid pops open. It happens, and if it does at 80 mph, one might lose valuable gear.

Would be easy enough to make one. Door opening switch from a junk car, some wires, fuse holder and the light.

I agree, should not have to do this to any vehicle.

 

[mirider]

Early on, I had some issues with my trunk door opening but I learned how to close it properly and no problem since. The key, as others have said, it to just push until it clicks, not slam it. I also use a small bungee to restrict the door restraints so if it does open, it wont go all the way.....