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110tHunDer

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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #150 on: January 09, 2013, 03:03:56 PM »
Quote from: gearida on January 09, 2013, 12:31:30 PM
Not have installed one of these in the past, I tried to make sense of the instructions, installing near the same place as the original but on the opposite side. I thought the instructions could be much better. The measurement of 3/4" below, I also wasn't sure where to start from so I used the edge of the TP. I see in Rob's photo it looks 3/4" below the body line. I notched the hinge stop allowing the TP lid to open more, wish I knew more before I drilled, like I do now. The directions also make no reference to where to mount to the lid. The upper mount I guess I could have moved closer to the hinge as well. Nice pictures Rob.

The video they have pretty much takes the guesswork out of it.

http://eglidegoodies.com/id379.html
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #151 on: January 09, 2013, 06:33:53 PM »
Rob. I'm level as can be.   I measured 5 times.  Drilled once.    Well 8.    I'm thinking the rivets won't  loosen up or vibrate off.   Faster than the screws too.
« Last Edit: January 09, 2013, 07:28:46 PM by cvostu »
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #152 on: January 09, 2013, 07:02:28 PM »
 
I think Rob's right.  Looks crooked.  :o ;) :P
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #153 on: January 09, 2013, 07:28:00 PM »
Rob just doesn't have a rivet gun.   ;D
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #154 on: January 10, 2013, 12:20:41 AM »
Question to those who have installed...
The directions say to cut away the TP liner around the brace mount.  I chose not to, because it doesn't seem to get in the way too much.  I did notice that as the lid gets close to being closed, the brace pushes away from the liner slightly as it brushes against the liner.  Anyone think that this could cause a problem?
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #155 on: January 10, 2013, 12:33:53 PM »
Yep the video would have made installation much easier than trying to figure out the directions. I did not even know there was a lock open feature. Cool, the next one I install will be better... ;)
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #156 on: January 11, 2013, 11:02:03 AM »
Quote from: cvostu on January 09, 2013, 06:33:53 PM
Rob. I'm level as can be.   I measured 5 times.  Drilled once.    Well 8.    I'm thinking the rivets won't  loosen up or vibrate off.   Faster than the screws too.

Just for that, I'm never getting rivets! I won't have it long enough for that to happen anyway!  :P  :drink:
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #157 on: January 11, 2013, 11:03:20 AM »
Quote from: cvostu on January 09, 2013, 07:28:00 PM
Rob just doesn't have a rivet gun.   ;D

....and he has 6 extra dollars in his pocket too...and whatever the rivets cost! More beer for me!
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #158 on: January 11, 2013, 06:44:00 PM »
Decided to order one and installed it today. I read the instructions thoroughly a couple of times and it started to make sense after the 2nd time. The pics they include in the instructions are fuzzy but still somewhat helpful. In reading the instructions you have to pay close attention to every word. It is very precise and accurate.

I did not cut away my liner. It's fine

I used the included hardware but will probably change it out to rivets if they start to vibrate off

This is a great addition for the tour pak. Now it opens straight up and is very solid. Highly recommend this product. Not a great pic as this is in a warehouse with bad lighting and taken with my cell. But you get the idea

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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #159 on: January 31, 2013, 07:46:38 PM »
Did mine with screws the other night...threw the allen key and a little wrench in the map pocket so if it ever loosens up, I'll have the right tools handy. It works great...very stable.
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #160 on: January 31, 2013, 08:07:54 PM »
That's it, installing the old cable that I saved from another bike!
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #161 on: February 07, 2013, 06:58:40 PM »
I thought about this exact same thing when I first saw the retractable tether~'Said to self; "These could cause problems, the stock cable works fine"
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #162 on: February 07, 2013, 07:54:33 PM »
 :-\

"the stock cable works fine"................ :oops:  Well,  live and learn as they say. ::)
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #163 on: April 26, 2013, 09:06:56 AM »
Here are some better pictures of the tour pak brace I installed over the winter
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Re: I was afraid this would happen - lid tether
« Reply #164 on: April 26, 2013, 09:07:34 AM »
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