Mzbanks2771
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My right side truck hinge is broken, how can I get it fixed?
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Broken right side trunk hinge - how can I get it fixed?
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BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
If you are talking about the right side lower compartment... it would depend on what's broken, the actual hinge, or the cable etc. A pic would help us help you... At one time, there was kit from a Vendor available. However, I think they are no longer selling anything ….. Mike
hyea:Mzbanks2771
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No, it's the hinge.
BLUEKNIGHT911
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IdahoMtnSpyder
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And not the plastic that the hinge is fastened into?
If it's the actual hinge itself, you can get a replacement. If it's the plastic, then you're in for an interesting and/or pricey repair job. What year Spyder? It is an RT, right? The 2014s, and maybe others, had a problem with the plastic breaking around the hinge. Doc Humphreys had a great repair/reinforcement kit available, but he and his website have disappeared completely from the web. If it is the plastic, I might be able to find the installation instructions with some pics in it that might help you with coming up with a repair.
Bfromla
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I thought those parts were for the side bags, not the trunk? :dontknow:
IdahoMtnSpyder
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He/she said, "right side truck hinge", which stuck in my mind as him/her actually referring to the right side saddlebag! Those hinges have been a problem. But if he/she meant the right hinge of the rear trunk lid, then my comment is way off base! It would be quite unusual for one of them to break. Reading Mike's comment, I think he was thinking the same as me.
So @Mzbanks2771, what exactly are you referring to? As you can see, the lack of complete information leads to confusion. Is your handle a version of M Z Banks, or a variation of Ms Banks? Should we refer to you as he or she?
Hi, not knowing the year of your Spyder or the model, I looked on cheap cycle parts under:
Can Am, Can Am Roadster, RT, 2016, down in the section for the window RT Luggages-Package Standard.
Click it and the explore the parts.
ref#70 inner cover
The hinge arms are hooked to the inner cover
part #708300678 $71.99
If it is the actual part that the hinge arm pivots on, it is on the next section forward.
ref#94 storage bin
$339.99
I could be totally wrong here about what you're actually looking for though.
Can Am, Can Am Roadster, RT, 2016, down in the section for the window RT Luggages-Package Standard.
Click it and the explore the parts.
ref#70 inner cover
The hinge arms are hooked to the inner cover
part #708300678 $71.99
If it is the actual part that the hinge arm pivots on, it is on the next section forward.
ref#94 storage bin
$339.99
I could be totally wrong here about what you're actually looking for though.
IdahoMtnSpyder
Well-known member
Send me a PM with your email address and I'll send you a PDF of his instruction sheet. Here are a couple of pics of the ones I have installed.
The video that is referenced in his instructions is no longer available.
SpyderConvert
Member
I installed Doc's kit when the forward hinge on my left side saddlebag gave way and it was working fine. Unfortunately, while unpacking while on a trip, the contents of that saddlebag had shifted and when I opened it they fell onto the lid and broke the repaired hinge away from the plastic. My next attempt at repair will be with JB Weld.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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The plastic the case side of the hinge is mounted to was breaking loose from the case. It seemed to be a fairly common problem with the 2014's, and maybe before and after. But there hasn't been much discussion about it for a few years now so I don't know if BRP beefed up the case, or if there was a manufacturing issue for a year or two. The part number for the interior part of the case didn't change from 2014 to 2017, which is all that I checked. Here's a pic of the hinge that broke on my RT. You can see daylight where the plastic broke apart.
I had at one point backed into the right rear cargo door while it was open, and I broke the plastic to which the hinge mounts. I too am in need of some repair, as the door will flop down/around if not supported, and I am sure that will ultimately cause the rear plastic to fail as well. Is there a way to fix it once it is completely broken, or will I need to order a new liner that has the new plastic to mount the hinge onto? Thanks for any and all responses.
SilverFox1
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I’m also having a heck of a time trying to fix my broken hinge on a 2011 RT Ltd. The engineer that designed these cases is an idiot I’m sure. My wife just touched the cover very lightly and snapped the plastic part. Anyways, I just spent a little bit of time lying down under there trying to glue it back with Bondic. There seems to be a chemical reaction when I put the UV light on. The plastic gets oily!!! But... I just had a Eureka moment. I will fix it with a little piece of 1/8 aluminum bar. Actually, while I’m at it, I’ll fix all four hinges. I’ll let you know later if it works.
SilverFox
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BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Well the orig. poster who had the problem only had two posts (as of today) and they both are related to this issue... ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNND... They NEVER came back... I suggest the Admin should Yank this thread. ..... jmho .... Mike 
pegasus1300
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SilverFox1 Take lots of pictures and if you like the outcome post it in the diy section in its own thread and we can let this thread die again.
Pepe The Spyderman
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How did it work? Mine just broke
AbNormy
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just had my right 14 RT hinge fail it was the saddlebag itself, dealer in N Austin got it replaced along with some other stuff but after getting bike back, I can't get my Corbin seat up, and they broke my right vent wing. so much for saving time getting the pros to do it. Now they're saying the seats defective and it needs a strut like the stock seat I took off. Had it towed there having them tow it back to my house. Service writer's manager said saturday he just went out and turned the key and seat came right up like there's nothing the matter here folks...$1800 later...but he also said he'd have it towed back to me tuesday...maybe I should buy a bike from them....not...that...stupid...they did replace my suspension pump and rear wheel bearings like I asked and lets hope correctly. I've only got 45k miles on it, for a 2014 that's way low miles.
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AbNormy
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still at work now, will report back. but I think the left one is going to need reinforcing soon if not replacement. The whole bucket was under $100 just the labor. TBH for all the hassle dealing with them I should have just done it myself but gimpy as I am its all a whole lot more work for me.