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Old 12-25-2019, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by triumph900
I don’t know. I sold the bike, but I’m sure it was a late 17. I’m considering a 2020 Sport Glide or Heritage. I know there have been numerous oil pump revisions including the latest 8 lobe version in late 19 and 20 models. I really want to believe the problem is resolved, but once bitten, twice....
I personally would not buy another M8 prior to 2020, but that’s just my biased opinion.
I dont blame you one bit man. I got late 2018 and still thinking upgrading pump is something to consider.
 
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Originally Posted by triumph900
I don’t know. I sold the bike, but I’m sure it was a late 17. I’m considering a 2020 Sport Glide or Heritage. I know there have been numerous oil pump revisions including the latest 8 lobe version in late 19 and 20 models. I really want to believe the problem is resolved, but once bitten, twice....
I personally would not buy another M8 prior to 2020, but that’s just my biased opinion.
I can understand your concern. Here's how I see it:
As long as the bike is under warranty the MoCo will take care of the issue should it arise. Many move to a stage 2+ at he end of the warranty period and that would be the time to change to the latest pump for very little extra $$$. The dealer I purchased my '19 Heritage from includes a life time drive train warranty with every new bike they sell.

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I know there were posts about this before, but my searches aren’t finding them. After a little over two years I’m finding that my saddle bags now leak.

Was thinking that maybe a bead of silicone might do the trick. Has anyone else tried that or have another solution?

Thanks in advance!
 
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Originally Posted by East Coast Chuck
I know there were posts about this before, but my searches aren’t finding them. After a little over two years I’m finding that my saddle bags now leak.

Was thinking that maybe a bead of silicone might do the trick. Has anyone else tried that or have another solution?

Thanks in advance!
Do you know where they're leaking?
 
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It’s got to be from that recessed area where the lock is located. It was parked in some pretty mild rain.
 
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Originally Posted by East Coast Chuck
It’s got to be from that recessed area where the lock is located. It was parked in some pretty mild rain.
I just got my Heritage in October and I haven't been in any rain so far, but this is something I am not surprised to learn. When I saw the recessed push button lock, I asked the sales dude if leaks were a problem and he assured me he had never heard of any, which didn't surprise me because, even if he had, he probably wasn't going to tell me anyway. Hopefully, someone out there has a solution.
 
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Originally Posted by East Coast Chuck
I know there were posts about this before, but my searches aren’t finding them. After a little over two years I’m finding that my saddle bags now leak.

Was thinking that maybe a bead of silicone might do the trick. Has anyone else tried that or have another solution?

Thanks in advance!
check the plastic lock nut that holds the lock in place just remember it is plastic don't go to crazy tightening it.
 
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Old 01-03-2020, 10:13 PM
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Can someone confirm if tightening this nut is really something that can fix this leaking issue?
 
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Originally Posted by East Coast Chuck
It’s got to be from that recessed area where the lock is located. It was parked in some pretty mild rain.
After just now looking at my bags, I find myself wondering if these bags are really waterproof or not. If you look in the bottom of the bags, there are factory holes in them. Are these holes for water drainage?



Left Bag


Right Bag



 
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My neighbor bought a 2018 Heritage with only 80 miles on it yesterday. Two houses, six motorcycles.
 


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