Trunk bumper issues
- 702scottc
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Trunk bumper issues
I installed a set of baby bumpers in the trunk of my bike today to try and minimize the paint being worn off the sides of the lid. It tightens the lid up but is hard to close and the warning lamp was on showing trunk open. Is this normal for these or do you need to trim them a bit?
- Viking
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Re: Trunk bumper issues
Yes, if they are not the adjustable type, you may need to sand them down a bit. Do the ones closest to the hinge first, but take care how much you trim off. You may not need to do the ones closest to the latch at all, if the first ones do the trick. I had to do it, and went too far which made them almost not do the job. I then bought the adjustable ones, which bolt in and allow the rubber pad to move, but only with mild difficulty, so they do not slack off or tighten up on their own.
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- 702scottc
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Re: Trunk bumper issues
Wish I had known about the wing rider kit before I drilled holes in my trunk. I'll do as you suggest and trim the rear first.
- Viking
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Re: Trunk bumper issues
Actually, I suggested the front first - closest to the hinge. Just go slow on the trim.702scottc wrote:Wish I had known about the wing rider kit before I drilled holes in my trunk. I'll do as you suggest and trim the rear first.
- joeincalif
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Re: Trunk bumper issues
I used the soft side of Velcro on the side of the trunk to stop the rubbing. Also you can get some fish tank rubber tubing and insert it into the rubber trunk gasket on the trunk lid to stop it from rattling
http://www.goldwingfacts.com/1800trunklidfix.htm
http://www.goldwingfacts.com/1800trunklidfix.htm

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- wingpilot08
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Re: Trunk bumper issues
+1 on the soft Velcro strips...good stuff!!joeincalif wrote:I used the soft side of Velcro on the side of the trunk to stop the rubbing. Also you can get some fish tank rubber tubing and insert it into the rubber trunk gasket on the trunk lid to stop it from rattling
http://www.goldwingfacts.com/1800trunklidfix.htm
08' GL1800-HPNA - Red 73,000+ miles
1995 Bunkhouse Camper
Darkside #1720
1975 CB550-4 mileage unknown
1982 Yamaha 650 Maxim 30,000 miles
1987 Yamaha XVZ-1300 Venture 109,000 miles
1982 CB750-FSS 60,000+ miles
1996 Honda GL1500-SE 210,000 miles
1995 Bunkhouse Camper
Darkside #1720
1975 CB550-4 mileage unknown
1982 Yamaha 650 Maxim 30,000 miles
1987 Yamaha XVZ-1300 Venture 109,000 miles
1982 CB750-FSS 60,000+ miles
1996 Honda GL1500-SE 210,000 miles
- PastoT
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Re: Trunk bumper issues
My bumpers did the same things, but I was able to extend the latch bars just a hair and it was enough to show the trunk was closed. You might also check that the latch mechanism is secure; there are two screws securing it in lower trunk shell left and right and above the where the key latch is, if they are loose the same thing happens. It only takes a little play and switch contact will fail to function.
Tom, in Mountain Home, Idaho
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- 702scottc
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Re: Trunk bumper issues
I trimmed the rear bumpers a bit ( looking from rear of bike) works better now and still nice snug fit.