[NathanF]

Originally Posted by setasai

It doesnt happen often but it happens. There have been some reports of people with seat cowls that have flown off while riding. I'd imagine the seat cowl is mounted on very similarly to a passenger seat so using that locking mechanism would run a similar risk.

I'm not saying it's for sure but I would not be happy to be that 1 in a 1000 that have that happen to my topcase while riding.

Yes, slolane, I know you bolted it. Wise decision otherwise. Althought since you have the sidecases mounted to the same apparatus, I'm sure you'd be more than safe.

Agreed. I wouldn't trust it without a bolt - no way, no how.