I have seen postings about it on the forum, but I think it is fairly rare. Hasn't happened to me (and my bags are always on, and I open at least one of them multiple times on every trip).
Are you just curious, or do you have signs of such a problem?
The glue gets soft with age and heat, but I was able to discover the problem before they blew away. Both sides came loose within six months this past year (it's a '08 I got new). I used the old covers as a form and made some quick plates from CF, attached with non-hardening RTV.
Yes, I had lost 1 on my first 08 then the other one came off after I sold the bike; that I ended up buying back. This other 08 is missing both sides. Couldn't find replacements then I saw some on Amazon for $55 each but remember buying a pair on Alibaba for $20 each a long time ago. I just ordered another set. If it's a common problem, maybe I should get more if anyone else is interested.
Got my Chy Na covers. I think they look better than the factory (right one in pic).
Took a minute, but here they are installed. I used LocTite super gel glue, and used a lot more than the factory did.
I have seen postings about it on the forum, but I think it is fairly rare. Hasn't happened to me (and my bags are always on, and I open at least one of them multiple times on every trip).
HA! I should have shut my damn mouth.
Went to open it today, and the top came off in my hand. It looks like it and the two hinge-things are held in place by a single bead of black RTV. So I guess I have to find some, scrape off the old, and glue it back.