Tourtech Pannier Leaking

jhawkbb · 04-23-2013, 06:22 AM

One of my Tourtech Zega Pro panniers is leaking between the box and the lid. Anyone know of a fix for this? Also anyone know if Tourtech sells replacement seals?

madefrtv · 04-23-2013, 08:32 AM

possibly a dumb question, Have you cleaned the joining surfaces? did you close the cable in the lid?
the seal is pretty soft, you might not need a new one

TUCKERS · 04-23-2013, 09:30 AM

Mine were never completely waterproof from the get go.

clintonl · 04-23-2013, 09:35 AM

yep mine leak as well. VERY VERY annoying considering the price of them.

Rockmuncher · 04-24-2013, 04:59 AM

Mine leaked on one side. When I looked closer I realized it was a little out of square at the top from a little tip over. Bent it back square and ran a light bead of silicone along the seal. When it was almost dry but still mouldable, I clamped it in place then removed it and put it on the bench to dry. It sealed pretty good but kind of sticks in place a bit too when you remove it.

jhawkbb · 04-24-2013, 06:08 AM

Thanks guys, I send a email to Tourtech asking about a replacement seal and they sent back the message below. I will try this to see if I can find out where the leak is coming from. Can't do it now cause it's to cold outside (30F) this morning.
Thanks for suggestions

Best is to fill pannier half way full with water and flip it over to see where exactly water is getting out.
Check then the seal in that spot to see if there are any obvious problems.
Also good to see that lid closes straight and properly on the case; if pannier has gotten little out of shape due to impact or large load etc. you may need to press it back into shape so lid closes well.
Silicon seal is simply pressed into the lid groove. You can pull it out and try press it in again. Make sure you press it in carefully without stretching it because it would appear too long after you go around the lid and have extra length at the end.

WildAnCrazymtl · 04-24-2013, 10:44 AM

I have had mine for two years and they are completely water tight. I have noticed that you must be carefull not to close the lid on the guide wire and sometimes move the top around from left to right while closing to make sure the lid seats properly on the case. Aside from that they have been perfect. I would purchase another set for another ride even though they are very pricey.

Good luck with your leak.

Ps If I were replacing a seal, I would position it on to of the cover correctly then push it down slowly not to streach the seal.

04-23-2013, 06:22 AM	#1
jhawkbb ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Oddometer: 18	Tourtech Pannier Leaking One of my Tourtech Zega Pro panniers is leaking between the box and the lid. Anyone know of a fix for this? Also anyone know if Tourtech sells replacement seals?

04-23-2013, 08:32 AM	#2
madefrtv Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: The Emerald City Oddometer: 387	possibly a dumb question, Have you cleaned the joining surfaces? did you close the cable in the lid? the seal is pretty soft, you might not need a new one __________________

04-23-2013, 09:30 AM	#3
TUCKERS the famous james Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Villa Maria Sanitarium, Claremont, CA. Oddometer: 8,011	Mine were never completely waterproof from the get go. __________________ I am not intimidated by the DMV James and Colleen Tucker. Real Cafe Racers drink tea. Aut viam inveniam aut faciam

04-24-2013, 10:44 AM	#7
WildAnCrazymtl Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Great White North, Québec Oddometer: 605	I have had mine for two years and they are completely water tight. I have noticed that you must be carefull not to close the lid on the guide wire and sometimes move the top around from left to right while closing to make sure the lid seats properly on the case. Aside from that they have been perfect. I would purchase another set for another ride even though they are very pricey. Good luck with your leak. Ps If I were replacing a seal, I would position it on to of the cover correctly then push it down slowly not to streach the seal. __________________ "Work negatively inpacts my free time !" Me. "Ride it like you stole it, then do the same to me ! " Her. "A good thing in a bad place, is still a good thing ! " Us. ____________ R1200GS 09 DRZ400 03

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04-23-2013, 09:35 AM	#4
clintonl Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: New Jersey Oddometer: 36	yep mine leak as well. VERY VERY annoying considering the price of them.

04-24-2013, 04:59 AM	#5
Rockmuncher I Like Tractor Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 522	Mine leaked on one side. When I looked closer I realized it was a little out of square at the top from a little tip over. Bent it back square and ran a light bead of silicone along the seal. When it was almost dry but still mouldable, I clamped it in place then removed it and put it on the bench to dry. It sealed pretty good but kind of sticks in place a bit too when you remove it.

04-24-2013, 06:08 AM	#6
jhawkbb ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Oddometer: 18	Thanks guys, I send a email to Tourtech asking about a replacement seal and they sent back the message below. I will try this to see if I can find out where the leak is coming from. Can't do it now cause it's to cold outside (30F) this morning. Thanks for suggestions Best is to fill pannier half way full with water and flip it over to see where exactly water is getting out. Check then the seal in that spot to see if there are any obvious problems. Also good to see that lid closes straight and properly on the case; if pannier has gotten little out of shape due to impact or large load etc. you may need to press it back into shape so lid closes well. Silicon seal is simply pressed into the lid groove. You can pull it out and try press it in again. Make sure you press it in carefully without stretching it because it would appear too long after you go around the lid and have extra length at the end.