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How to Fix Top Box Lid Stays

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ruSTynutz:
Well, I decided to replace my "stays" as, while the bead chain was easily strong enough, the "loop ends" weren't...
Twice now I've had a loop end spring apart just enough to let the ball chain rip out.
This has happened when there's been a strong wind pulling on the lid while open.

Anyhow, I decided to come up with a much stronger "fix"...  :thumb

I ended up using some 2mm stainless steel cable wrapped around the original red restraint mounts and then "fastened" with a 2mm Stainless Steel Swage.
As with my previous "ball" restraints, I ran the cable through some flexible tubing, mainly so the cable wouldn't rub (& possibly damage) the edge of the top box lid when open.

Gadget:
:thumbs

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West Aussie Glen:
I have just left mine off. Trick is not to pick it up by the handle when off the bike and you haven't locked the lid closed.

richo:
 :thumbsup :thumbsup.  Looks good. I will have to borrow this one

ruSTynutz:
Go for it, Richo... :thumbs

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