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[Midnight Rider]

Has anyone tried these things?  I don't even use my lower glove boxes because the snaps are such a pain in the butt...I hate them.  I've looked at the different rigid locking doors, but I really could care less if those particular things lock, and fiddling with a key would be more trouble than it's worth, to me.

This seems like it would be a good compromise.  http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448777397&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309435964&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309435964&locale=en_US&bmUID=1315084291231&bmLocale=en_US

[sadunbar]

Has anyone tried these things?  I don't even use my lower glove boxes because the snaps are such a pain in the butt...I hate them.  I've looked at the different rigid locking doors, but I really could care less if those particular things lock, and fiddling with a key would be more trouble than it's worth, to me.

This seems like it would be a good compromise.  http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448777397&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309435964&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309435964&locale=en_US&bmUID=1315084291231&bmLocale=en_US

I've not seen them, but I like the idea...  Maybe a good use for me VISA card accumulated "chrome cash"... 

[Ironhorse]

I have the ones with pocket on them. The pockets are MUCH easier to use when riding.

[Banana man]

I never used mine so I just filled them with speakers. They sound better now.

[1sharprdkg]

I might try them too if we get some good feedback about them. I hate the snaps also.

[naitram]

i have some broke snaps, would be interested in some real world feedback on these

[spydglide]

I played with some at the Dealer, but didn't pick 'em up yet.  I liked the looks and way they work.  Got a stong magnet holding 'em.  But, my only reservation will be how well they stay secure with the pocket full of stuff ... like sun screen, tire repair kit, snacks, gloves, extra glasses, etc., etc, etc.  Chrome cash deal.  Good idea!  har. spyder

[Ironhorse]

I'm sure a creative rider (NOT ME) could probably buy some magnets and convert the stock ones.

[spydglide]

I'm sure a creative rider (NOT ME) could probably buy some magnets and convert the stock ones.

Well, probably, but they've got that cool hinge that would be hard to replicate.  Pretty neat all-in-all.  spyder

[JR]

I saw those in the new catalog and got them on my list to get. Not sure if it will be before MV or not before I get them. I think it is a great idea and worth a try.

[Midnight Rider]

Well, probably, but they've got that cool hinge that would be hard to replicate.  Pretty neat all-in-all.  spyder

Since you've actually put your hands on them and say they seem good, I'll be the guinea pig on these.  I've got a $50 gift card at the local dealer, and it's burning a hole in my pocket. 

I was thinking that I could stuff my Exigent rain cover in there, an extra pair of gloves, headache meds, etc.  I think as long as nothing was putting outward pressure on the doors, they'd be fine.  They're useless to me with the snaps...too much a PITA.

[spydglide]

Since you've actually put your hands on them and say they seem good, I'll be the guinea pig on these.  I've got a $50 gift card at the local dealer, and it's burning a hole in my pocket. 

I was thinking that I could stuff my Exigent rain cover in there, an extra pair of gloves, headache meds, etc.  I think as long as nothing was putting outward pressure on the doors, they'd be fine.  They're useless to me with the snaps...too much a PITA.

Put 'em on and give us a report.  spyder

[Midnight Rider]

Put 'em on and give us a report.  spyder

Called...have to order them, so I'll go by tomorrow and get 'em ordered.  Hopefully have them on by next weekend and can give a report.

I was trying to find something for around 50 bucks...these are $49.95, so that's pretty close.  Was looking at various chrome trinkets for the engine, but really, I kind of like the contrast between the Granite powder coat on the motor and the chrome...don't feel the need to cover it up like I did the Silver motor on the '06.   

[SBB]

Called...have to order them, so I'll go by tomorrow and get 'em ordered.  Hopefully have them on by next weekend and can give a report.

I was trying to find something for around 50 bucks...these are $49.95, so that's pretty close.  Was looking at various chrome trinkets for the engine, but really, I kind of like the contrast between the Granite powder coat on the motor and the chrome...don't feel the need to cover it up like I did the Silver motor on the '06.   

Go for it Terry.
What's 50 bucks on a $40K investment?
And with those, you and I can take off to use on the next bike.

 

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[Para Bellum]

fiddling with a key would be more trouble than it's worth, to me.

I wanted, and have, the non-locking glove box doors for exactly that reason.  Got them from e-glide goodies http://eglidegoodies.com/id133.html.  They're easy to open even with gloves, but they're spendy--$200 for the pair.  Those magnetic ones look like a pretty good deal, especially when it eases that burning feeling in the pocket area.