Durability of OEM Yamaha Super Tenere Side Panniers - Page 3

HeadShrinker · 06-14-2012, 04:39 PM

I came home from work and went to unlock my left side pannier of my S-10. The lock core was missing and there is no way to open the case.

I contacted Yamaha Customer Service and told them of my predicament. I had my wife's birthday gift in the pannier and it wouldn't open.

I'm taking the case to the dealer. Hopeful for a replacement under warranty.

Keep this problem in mind when you consider the lack of durability of the Yamaha bags.

tomatocity · 06-14-2012, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.J.

I came home from work and went to unlock my left side pannier of my S-10. The lock core was missing and there is no way to open the case.

I contacted Yamaha Customer Service and told them of my predicament. I had my wife's birthday gift in the pannier and it wouldn't open.

I'm taking the case to the dealer. Hopeful for a replacement under warranty.

Keep this problem in mind when you consider the lack of durability of the Yamaha bags.

Take the lock out of the othe side case and open the lost lock side case. When you replace the locks make sure to USE BLUE LOCTITE when installing the two screws.

I did not lose the lock but I was very close to doing that.

markjenn · 06-14-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tomatocity

Take the lock out of the othe side case and open the lost lock side case. When you replace the locks make sure to USE BLUE LOCTITE when installing the two screws.

Yep, if you don't loctite those screws, you're eventually screwed. To the OP, did you install the bags or did the dealer?

- Mark

HeadShrinker · 06-15-2012, 04:40 AM

The side case and entire mechanism is broken. There truly was no other way to open but to crack the case, so to speak. These were dealer installed by previous owner.

I'll keep you posted to see if Yamaha gives me a replacement. I'm pretty sure they will because they were aware of the problem.

I was prepared for them to break eventually--but not like this .

oyster · 06-15-2012, 05:05 AM

Same thing happened to me. Got home and the lock was just gone! I believe there are two small holes if you look inside that can be twisted, if you find the right tool, to get it open. My dealer took care of me. Not sure if Yamaha took care of them. Awesome bike by the way. Just returned from 4200 mile trip through Mexico without a hiccup. It's just a shame that the cases were built to BMW standards!

protondecay123 · 06-15-2012, 06:57 AM

Same thing happened to me. Dealer installed bags. Was replaced under warranty and rekeyed to my ignition key for free by dealer. The key is blue loctite!

tomatocity · 06-15-2012, 11:14 PM

While at the dealership, I have been asked more than once how to install the locks. The techs don't like being told what works and they didn't use Loctite. I went to the owner and explained what could happen. Now the techs use blue loctite. At least for now. Heck they are 18 years old and don't understand what a career is.

luketmarx · 12-06-2012, 09:35 PM

Well, I bought my S10 April 21st, and have since put 15k on the odo. I've put it down in dirt at moderate speeds about five times, never had any problems with the panniers. They're awesome. The only thing that tore them off was a 50mph low side into the ditch. It's currently in the shop now, est. comes at $8600...oops. :)

wfopete · 12-07-2012, 05:28 AM

If your locks fall out you can gain access from the bottom of the cases. Take out the screws and all your crap will fall out for you.

Even with all it's flaws, the S10 still makes a nice commuter bike.

Superstar · 12-07-2012, 06:03 AM

Speaking of S10 cases...why can't I get the back ones in the US?

pluric · 12-07-2012, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wfopete

If your locks fall out you can gain access from the bottom of the cases. Take out the screws and all your crap will fall out for you.

Even with all it's flaws, the S10 still makes a nice commuter bike.

Watch it. You have a reputation to maintain. You're slipping.

Was that almost a compliment?

pluric · 12-07-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

Speaking of S10 cases...why can't I get the back ones in the US?

For the same reason you can't get them anywhere else.

Rattle can.

lucas123 · 12-07-2012, 06:53 AM

They also now come in black (probably) everywhere else but the US.

Rick West · 12-07-2012, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by oyster

Same thing happened to me. Got home and the lock was just gone! It's just a shame that the cases were built to BMW standards!

So then it could be said that BMW builds theirs to match the quality of Yamaha.

Even when Yamaha does design and build something that is defective, somehow it's another chance to bash BMW. S10 owners are a hoot

pluric · 12-07-2012, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick West

So then it could be said that BMW builds theirs to match the quality of Yamaha.

Even when Yamaha does design and build something that is defective, somehow it's another chance to bash BMW. S10 owners are a hoot

Well it's not like it's a rare opportunity.

06-15-2012, 05:05 AM	#35
oyster Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Blue Ridge, GA Oddometer: 166	Lock Same thing happened to me. Got home and the lock was just gone! I believe there are two small holes if you look inside that can be twisted, if you find the right tool, to get it open. My dealer took care of me. Not sure if Yamaha took care of them. Awesome bike by the way. Just returned from 4200 mile trip through Mexico without a hiccup. It's just a shame that the cases were built to BMW standards! __________________ "It's a dangerous business, going out your front door. You step into the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off to." - B. Baggins -

06-15-2012, 06:57 AM	#36
protondecay123 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Northwest Arkansas Oddometer: 464	Same thing happened to me. Dealer installed bags. Was replaced under warranty and rekeyed to my ignition key for free by dealer. The key is blue loctite! __________________ Sometimes the Lights are all Shinin' on Me Other times I can barely see Lately It Occurs to Me What a Long, Strange Trip it's Been!

06-15-2012, 11:14 PM	#37
tomatocity Retired and lovin' it Joined: May 2006 Location: Sacramento CA Oddometer: 626	While at the dealership, I have been asked more than once how to install the locks. The techs don't like being told what works and they didn't use Loctite. I went to the owner and explained what could happen. Now the techs use blue loctite. At least for now. Heck they are 18 years old and don't understand what a career is. __________________ Tim *2012 Yamaha Super Tenere #027,* 2005 KLR, 1993 Chevrolet S10,**

12-06-2012, 09:35 PM	#38
luketmarx n00b Joined: Oct 2012 Oddometer: 3	I've had good luck. Well, I bought my S10 April 21st, and have since put 15k on the odo. I've put it down in dirt at moderate speeds about five times, never had any problems with the panniers. They're awesome. The only thing that tore them off was a 50mph low side into the ditch. It's currently in the shop now, est. comes at $8600...oops. :)

12-07-2012, 05:28 AM	#39
wfopete Suffer Fools; Gladly! Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere North of Dover, AR Oddometer: 309	If your locks fall out you can gain access from the bottom of the cases. Take out the screws and all your crap will fall out for you. Even with all it's flaws, the S10 still makes a nice commuter bike. __________________ *Suffer Fools; Gladly!*

06-14-2012, 04:39 PM	#31
HeadShrinker Lost for a Reason Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Monument Valley, AZ Oddometer: 1,152	I came home from work and went to unlock my left side pannier of my S-10. The lock core was missing and there is no way to open the case. I contacted Yamaha Customer Service and told them of my predicament. I had my wife's birthday gift in the pannier and it wouldn't open. I'm taking the case to the dealer. Hopeful for a replacement under warranty. Keep this problem in mind when you consider the lack of durability of the Yamaha bags.

06-15-2012, 04:40 AM	#34
HeadShrinker Lost for a Reason Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Monument Valley, AZ Oddometer: 1,152	The side case and entire mechanism is broken. There truly was no other way to open but to crack the case, so to speak. These were dealer installed by previous owner. I'll keep you posted to see if Yamaha gives me a replacement. I'm pretty sure they will because they were aware of the problem. I was prepared for them to break eventually--but not like this .

12-07-2012, 06:03 AM	#40
Superstar Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Texas Oddometer: 303	Speaking of S10 cases...why can't I get the back ones in the US?

12-07-2012, 06:53 AM	#43
lucas123 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Ohio Oddometer: 454	They also now come in black (probably) everywhere else but the US.

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