This is for the benefit of those thinking about mounting Pelican cases
on their beast.
I bought a couple of Pelican 1450 cases for my 08, I already had the
Happy Trails rack on board. The other thing that was bought for the job
was a Happy Trail mounting kit, model MK750-A.
Because the rack was already mounted, I made a template by cutting a
piece of cardboard to 9 x 12 1/8 inches. This was taped to the inside of
the rack. Then I put the pucks in place and stuck an awl through the
bolt holes to mark the holes for drilling the cases.( I used the same
template turned over to do the other side).
I started to remove the ribbing on the underside of the cases with a
wood chisel, but then I considered that I don't want to be here until
next week, so I switched to a 4 inch grinder. Worked well, but it
removes material very fast, if you go this route, take it easy.
After that, I drilled the holes, put the pucks in place, and put the
cases on the rack.
I realize that for the old hands this is probably pretty obvious stuff,
but for a guy trying it on for size for the first time, it might help.
Anyway, I have two Pelicans, both mounted, first time I ever mounted a
Pelican, don't tell the SPCA.
DC