maintenance: dealer vs. independent vs. self

[Craig Kahler]

I am considering mounting a model 1500 Pelican case on my rear carrier. This is a low case, about 7" high and has a flat top, so you can bungy cord stuff on top of it. I'm hoping someone on the list who has already done this could answer a few questions. Where can I get the best deal on the case? How did you mount it? Is there a similar case that locks? Craig Kahler [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Ross Lindberg]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Craig Kahler wrote:

> > I am considering mounting a model 1500 Pelican case on my rear

carrier. This is a low case, about 7" high and has a flat top, so you can bungy cord stuff on top of it. I'm hoping someone on the list who has already done this could answer a few questions.

> Where can I get the best deal on the case? > How did you mount it? > Is there a similar case that locks? > > Craig Kahler >

Hi Craig. I did a similar project using a Doscocil box that I purchaed on E-Bay for $20. I mounted it using the same method that Old Rice used to mount his. It is constructed by using composite decking material and making a simple dovetail. Two pieces are bolted to the bike and two to the case. An aluminum rod runs though all four parts to keep the case from sliding off the back of the bike. The case has provisions for padlocks molded into it. I do have some pictures from Old Rice that I can send you if you are interested. Ross Lindberg Fertile, MN

[Tengai Mark Van Horn]

At 6:03 PM -0700 10/8/08, Craig Kahler wrote:

>I am considering mounting a model 1500 Pelican case on my rear >carrier. This is a low case, about 7" high and has a flat top, so >you can bungy cord stuff on top of it. I'm hoping someone on the >list who has already done this could answer a few questions. >Where can I get the best deal on the case? >How did you mount it? >Is there a similar case that locks?

Ebay probably has the best deal on a 1500 with no foam. I haven't looked in awhile, but they used to be $40-$50 there. For a low-profile case that locks (and has a great mounting system), I'd go with a Givi E36. It's a little less utilitarian looking than the Pelican too. (Although I like Pelicans for side panniers.) Mark

[LDHunter]

Craig, I like mounting a plastic cutting board to my rear rack and then mounting the Pelican to that. If I'm going to drill holes in the bottom of a Pelican, that way I can drill them where I want. This way I can mount it where I want and not re-drill it for each new installation in case I want to move it or use it somewhere else. Wal-Mart has cheap cutting boards that can be cut down and drilled for this purpose and you can make them a bit oversized with holes around the rim to hook bungee cords to for strapping "stuff" on your KLR or whatever other bikes you might have. $bob$ _____ From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Craig Kahler Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 9:03 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Pelican Case I am considering mounting a model 1500 Pelican case on my rear carrier. This is a low case, about 7" high and has a flat top, so you can bungy cord stuff on top of it. I'm hoping someone on the list who has already done this could answer a few questions. Where can I get the best deal on the case? How did you mount it? Is there a similar case that locks? Craig Kahler [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Mike Hilton]

Craig, let me add a little to this conversation... I have Pelican boxes on the rear and sides of my 08... I decided to drill into the OEM rack to mount the box. The reason was that the metal sub-frame of the rack. I wanted to be sure that my mounting bolts went through the metal sub-frame. After drilling the holes in the rack, I removed the rack and placed it on the bottom of the Pelican top box and marked the holes. I used large fender washer inside of the box, not sure it was necessary. Mike H. PS May can take a picture...

----- Original Message ----- From: LDHunter To: ckahleer@... ; DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 2:55 AM Subject: RE: [DSN_KLR650] Pelican Case Craig, I like mounting a plastic cutting board to my rear rack and then mounting the Pelican to that. If I'm going to drill holes in the bottom of a Pelican, that way I can drill them where I want. This way I can mount it where I want and not re-drill it for each new installation in case I want to move it or use it somewhere else. Wal-Mart has cheap cutting boards that can be cut down and drilled for this purpose and you can make them a bit oversized with holes around the rim to hook bungee cords to for strapping "stuff" on your KLR or whatever other bikes you might have. $bob$ _____ From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Craig Kahler Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 9:03 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Pelican Case I am considering mounting a model 1500 Pelican case on my rear carrier. This is a low case, about 7" high and has a flat top, so you can bungy cord stuff on top of it. I'm hoping someone on the list who has already done this could answer a few questions. Where can I get the best deal on the case? How did you mount it? Is there a similar case that locks? Craig Kahler [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[boulder_adv_rider]

I'd get out the checkbook and let Caribou cases do the work. I've seen tested these and me likey! http://cariboucases.com/store/?name=Home Brian

[eddie mauri]

I bought an Orange (color) Pelican on ebay for $10.00! The Pelican was used and had holes cut in the sides. I patched the holes, and mounted the Pelican over my rear rack using longer bolts with plastic spacers between the Pelican and the rack. It does not leak, and makes a great box for tools, rain suit, etc. Someday I am going to paint it with black spray-on truck bed liner so that it will match my Pelican Side bags. The total investment for rear Pelican was about $35.00! Eddie (03' - la poderosa )

[Skypilot]

I have gotten a few SeaHorse cases from Fuerte for work. I haven't gone crazy looking for price but they were lower than the others I saw when I got the first cases. They have a good selections, several brands and have been good to work with also. Fuerte is here http://www.fuertecases.com/ The only other one I have ever looked at is linked here but I haven't done business with them yet http://www.all-pelican-cases-4-less.com/ _____ From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Craig Kahler Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 9:03 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Pelican Case I am considering mounting a model 1500 Pelican case on my rear carrier. This is a low case, about 7" high and has a flat top, so you can bungy cord stuff on top of it. I'm hoping someone on the list who has already done this could answer a few questions. Where can I get the best deal on the case? How did you mount it? Is there a similar case that locks? Craig Kahler [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Mike Hilton]

Craig you might want to look at my system, I mounted it directly to the OEM rear rack. http://groups.msn.com/08KLR650E8F/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=11 Mike H.

----- Original Message ----- From: Craig Kahler To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 8:03 PM Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Pelican Case I am considering mounting a model 1500 Pelican case on my rear carrier. This is a low case, about 7" high and has a flat top, so you can bungy cord stuff on top of it. I'm hoping someone on the list who has already done this could answer a few questions. Where can I get the best deal on the case? How did you mount it? Is there a similar case that locks? Craig Kahler [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Horton Oliphant]

How much did the LumaLink brackets cost that were in a picture further later on the site? Which model did you use? Alan A13 Iowa Mike Hilton wrote:

> Craig you might want to look at my system, I mounted it directly to the OEM rear rack. > http://groups.msn.com/08KLR650E8F/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=11 > Mike H.