02/03/2017
NT Pannier latches
My riding buddy, Mando, and I have 2010’s NT700s. He bought his in 2014 while I purchased mine a year later. We have been on several rides together where we, without a doubt and often, have had to help each other get the locking mechanism on the panniers on one or both bikes to operate. We thought we knew what we had to do to make the locking system work correctly; however, we were simply fooling ourselves.
The problems with the mechanism eventually cause us to travel with the Panniers reserved for emergency items.
Like so many other NT700 owners, we came up with a latching system to replace the OEM setup. The system uses four stainless steel, spring loaded latches (2.2” by 0.9”) from Amazon. The latches cost $2.32 for a set of four. The latches were mounted to the Pannier and body with stainless steel hardware (bolts, washers, lock washers, nuts, locking nuts).
The latches were located to avoid interference with the Pannier rubber seal, seal lip, or locking mechanism. With the lid closed and secured with OEM locking mechanism or held closed by tape, apply blue painters tape to the areas where latches will be installed. This will facilitate marking the locations of where the mounting holes will be drilled. Mark the location of the holes by holding the latches in position. Then remove latches, open the Pannier and check locations of holes for interference with the features previously mentioned. If obstructions are noted, relocate latches to minimize problems.
Once suitable locations have been chosen and marked, drill the mounting hoes in the plastic. Then use double sided tape to secure the latches to the NT. The tape not only secures and cushions the latches but also acts as a seal around the mounting bolts.
Mount the latches securely to the Pannier and body of the NT being careful not to over tighten the bolts. Check them regularly until you have confidence in the installation.
NT Pannier latches
My riding buddy, Mando, and I have 2010’s NT700s. He bought his in 2014 while I purchased mine a year later. We have been on several rides together where we, without a doubt and often, have had to help each other get the locking mechanism on the panniers on one or both bikes to operate. We thought we knew what we had to do to make the locking system work correctly; however, we were simply fooling ourselves.
The problems with the mechanism eventually cause us to travel with the Panniers reserved for emergency items.
Like so many other NT700 owners, we came up with a latching system to replace the OEM setup. The system uses four stainless steel, spring loaded latches (2.2” by 0.9”) from Amazon. The latches cost $2.32 for a set of four. The latches were mounted to the Pannier and body with stainless steel hardware (bolts, washers, lock washers, nuts, locking nuts).
The latches were located to avoid interference with the Pannier rubber seal, seal lip, or locking mechanism. With the lid closed and secured with OEM locking mechanism or held closed by tape, apply blue painters tape to the areas where latches will be installed. This will facilitate marking the locations of where the mounting holes will be drilled. Mark the location of the holes by holding the latches in position. Then remove latches, open the Pannier and check locations of holes for interference with the features previously mentioned. If obstructions are noted, relocate latches to minimize problems.
Once suitable locations have been chosen and marked, drill the mounting hoes in the plastic. Then use double sided tape to secure the latches to the NT. The tape not only secures and cushions the latches but also acts as a seal around the mounting bolts.
Mount the latches securely to the Pannier and body of the NT being careful not to over tighten the bolts. Check them regularly until you have confidence in the installation.
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