I had to use a flat head screw driver to push the locking pin back in order to remove the panniers. Am I doing something wrong? I followed the manual but they would not come off simply by turning the key and pulling on the handle. Any advice?
Mine are awkward too, to lift them out i pull on the handle and bang underneath. One pannier is fine the other not so easy. :/
Joined Mar 2013
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Montgomery, Alabama USA
Strong pull
I took suggestions but still had a tough time getting these things off. I pulled hard and aft. I was hesitant to use more and more force but they eventually came off. Not sure if there is a better way yet. Will advise if I find easier way. Have to check out mechanism to see why it is so hesitant to release bags.
I took suggestions but still had a tough time getting these things off. I pulled hard and aft. I was hesitant to use more and more force but they eventually came off. Not sure if there is a better way yet. Will advise if I find easier way. Have to check out mechanism to see why it is so hesitant to release bags.
Joined Dec 2012
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Central Washington
Joined Jun 2013
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Corona CA
Not only are mine tricky to remove but they have already discolored to a purplish hue. Ill continue to use them for now but am hoping for some to make a good hard set in the appropriate red color.
Mine are being replaced because of bad stitching. They are almost impossible to remove without a hard dunt underneath while pulling up.
I have to use my finger and tickle the metal releasing piece on the inside and it comes off nice and easy. Otherwise, my right side case won't come off...
Joined Apr 2013
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uk
I don't have any issues with mine and they are removed with ease.
The sales manager did tell me though that Ducati only issued instructions on how to correctly fit the key barrel's after they had fitted some already and that is the cause of the difficult to release problem!! that some have.
I suspect that the early supplied bikes with panniers fitted, that are difficult to remove, have had the barrels inserted wrong by the dealer. apparently there is a correct way of installing them.
The sales manager did tell me though that Ducati only issued instructions on how to correctly fit the key barrel's after they had fitted some already and that is the cause of the difficult to release problem!! that some have.
I suspect that the early supplied bikes with panniers fitted, that are difficult to remove, have had the barrels inserted wrong by the dealer. apparently there is a correct way of installing them.
Similar problem. To remove my left pannier I need to go under the bike and push the mechanism back with a screw driver. I havn't tried any lubricant yet
Joined Mar 2013
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Naples, IT
I think it's more the locking pawls than incorrect key barrel assembly. The first time I pulled the bags on my bike before riding it home, they came right off.
Blunt the points of the locking pawls a bit with a file, testing as you go so you don't destroy it. Clean it and add just a dab of graphite on the inner surface.
...or, just keep making the dealer replace them under warranty. Eventually, Ducati will fix it or go broke.
As for the purple hue, I thought mine had already faded but realized it was just my polarized lenses. When I look under shades, they are still black. My seams are spreading and I have a number of frontal impact holes/tears...but, I still like them.
Blunt the points of the locking pawls a bit with a file, testing as you go so you don't destroy it. Clean it and add just a dab of graphite on the inner surface.
...or, just keep making the dealer replace them under warranty. Eventually, Ducati will fix it or go broke.
As for the purple hue, I thought mine had already faded but realized it was just my polarized lenses. When I look under shades, they are still black. My seams are spreading and I have a number of frontal impact holes/tears...but, I still like them.
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