Again with the frunk

[mooseonbass]

I finally had a failure with my frunk on my 2012 NC700x; the key turned but didn’t engage the latch. Couldn’t get in to it, no matter what I tried. After 3 hours of that, I slipped a long screwdriver beside the latching mechanism, tapped it gently (ok, not gently, with a pair of huge vise grips), uttered some magical incantation that cannot be uttered in polite company, and it opened. I cut the hook off so it won’t happen again and taped it shut until I can get new parts. I’m glad to have my phone and wallet back.

 

[670cc]

I have installed, per suggestions and instructions on this forum, a secret way to open the frunk lid in the event of latch failure. Reading how you had trouble (sorry you did), I feel good that I made the mod. When I was embarking on a long trip to Newfoundland, I knew if the frunk latch failed I‘d be in big trouble, so that prompted me to take extra precautions.

 

[LanceK]

I’d like to hear these instructions you refer to. I also need to get around to modifying my rear seat latch for the same reason.

 

[670cc]

I’d like to hear these instructions you refer to. I also need to get around to modifying my rear seat latch for the same reason.

There may be more than one thread, if you search on the topic, but here is one: https://www.nc700-forum.com/threads/emergency-frunk-cable-made-simple.6757/

 

[Chabon]

I had to use my secret emergency release a couple weeks ago. Lock cylinder had become gunked up. Got it open with ‘cable‘ I added, removed lock and cleaned it. All good again. If you haven’t done this yet I highly recommend !!!

 

[750dct]

Cables are not good at attaching by twisting. I'm thinking you could use a nylon string or some rebar tying wire. Also the picture shows the latch end but not seeing where the other end goes or how it works.

 

[670cc]

Also the picture shows the latch end but not seeing where the other end goes or how it works.

Yes, that’s the idea. Where the other end goes is known only by the frunk’s rightful owner.

 

[750dct]

I just taped an extra key in a good place...................problem solved

 

[potter0o]

I just taped an extra key in a good place...................problem solved

I think the point is if the mechanism fails. In the original poster's situation he had the key.

 

[750dct]

I think the point is if the mechanism fails. In the original poster's situation he had the key.

OK, I didn't know they had a "failing problem", and I would think the "fix" would fail in that case also.

 

[mooseonbass]

I didn't mean to imply that there is an inherent problem with these bikes, but I've seen a couple of people talk about the cable slipping out. Most of the frunk issues are people trying to avoid lock-outs, I think. Mine just failed. I ordered replacement parts so I can take it apart and fix it. I hope they get here soon! I just needed some sympathetic ears to whine to.

 

[750dct]

I'm thinking you could just use a piece of nylon string (strong), tie it to the lock lever, put a knot on the loose end after you dye it with a black marking pen, and tape it in the bottom front of the lid crack with black tape. Nobody would ever look it there. (Right in front of the lid).

 

[670cc]

I just taped an extra key in a good place...................problem solved

Not solved if the cable separates from the latch, or other mechanism failure.

 

[670cc]

OK, I didn't know they had a "failing problem", and I would think the "fix" would fail in that case also.

If you read threads on the subject, you might well find specific mechanical failure instances described.

 

[750dct]

If you read threads on the subject, you might well find specific mechanical failure instances described.

Ok OK, enough