StephanSF
Member
I have Givi outback trekker side cases which mount using givi's proprietary mounting hardware. Part of that hardware are two latches per side that lock in the cases (prevent them from swinging outward at the top and thus releasing). Ive always felt that the system was not the most secure, but Ive ridden several 1,000 miles, some of that in rough terrain, without issue.
Recently I had to take that hardware off to mount some soft bags. In doing that I discovered that the little latches that keep the bags "securely" locked in use a very small spring to force them into place on the pannier.. and of course I lost one of them.
Ive contacted Givi and they were less than helpful, did not tell me which of the 5 or so springs on their site I need, and said they are out of stock.
Ive though of using the springs from a normal ball point pen, but since the only thing keeping the pannier on the bike is this locking mechanism, and specifically this spring pushed the mechanism into place, I wonder whether anyone has had any experience with this issue
Recently I had to take that hardware off to mount some soft bags. In doing that I discovered that the little latches that keep the bags "securely" locked in use a very small spring to force them into place on the pannier.. and of course I lost one of them.
Ive contacted Givi and they were less than helpful, did not tell me which of the 5 or so springs on their site I need, and said they are out of stock.
Ive though of using the springs from a normal ball point pen, but since the only thing keeping the pannier on the bike is this locking mechanism, and specifically this spring pushed the mechanism into place, I wonder whether anyone has had any experience with this issue