roadventure
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Rudy,
Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it. I was considering taking my bags apart, like you did. But, remove the OEM gasket material completely. Then, fill the groove on each side about 75% with the silicone and let it cure. After it is firm, add more silicone to each side to slightly overfill. Reassembly the halves and wipe the excess silicone that squeezes out.
I am also thinking of creating a drain hole in the low spot on the bottom of the bag. Not just a hole, but glue a short section of plastic hose in the hole. Water can drain out, if any gets inside and the hose (about 1" long) will keep water splashed up from the road from entering. My Tour Deluxe saddlebags never leaked, but still had two drain holes molded into each saddlebag floor.
So, I think I have my winter project now.
I wonder what MG is thinking when they installed a gasket (o-ring) that is not continuous. That seems like a guarantee for leakage. Furthermore, what possible reason could there be for NOT making the entire bag in one piece? Many other manufacturers do so and have an excellent leak-free product.
Thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it. I was considering taking my bags apart, like you did. But, remove the OEM gasket material completely. Then, fill the groove on each side about 75% with the silicone and let it cure. After it is firm, add more silicone to each side to slightly overfill. Reassembly the halves and wipe the excess silicone that squeezes out.
I am also thinking of creating a drain hole in the low spot on the bottom of the bag. Not just a hole, but glue a short section of plastic hose in the hole. Water can drain out, if any gets inside and the hose (about 1" long) will keep water splashed up from the road from entering. My Tour Deluxe saddlebags never leaked, but still had two drain holes molded into each saddlebag floor.
So, I think I have my winter project now.
I wonder what MG is thinking when they installed a gasket (o-ring) that is not continuous. That seems like a guarantee for leakage. Furthermore, what possible reason could there be for NOT making the entire bag in one piece? Many other manufacturers do so and have an excellent leak-free product.