Pannier Mounting (Continued…)
Adjustment
7. With the mount plates mounted to the box, put the box on the
rack. Check the tightness of the mount plate on the rack
tubing. Check the alignment of the pull pin with the hole on
the mount plate. If necessary, use washers to space the
mount plate from the box (very likely on stiff aluminum
panniers). Once adjusted with spacers, if minor adjustment
for the pull-pin to fit properly in the mount plate hole is
needed, a round file may be used.
Caution: Make sure the pull pin drops completely into the
hole on the mount plate every time you mount your
panniers (Wiggle the panniers to help seat). If not checked
and the pin didn’t seat correctly, the pannier could fall off.
Keep the pin lubricated to aid in movement and
engagement.
Locking security knobs
The pannier racks come complete with optional locking
knobs that can be used with your panniers. This locking
knob is an 8mm bolt with a plastic handle. Its purpose is
to bolt the pannier box to the actual rack; so if the lids of
the boxes are locked, the boxes will not be able to be
removed from the motorcycle. The intent is to prevent
theft as well as provide addition security to the box
mounting.
8. Mark the location for the hole used for the security knob:
Install the provided 8mm x 30mm marking bolt into the
threaded hole on the front top corner of the rack. Put the
pannier on the bike and put weight on the pannier to make
sure it is seated correctly in place. The head of the marking
bolt will hit your pannier box. Use a small mallet and tap on
the inside of the box where the marking bolt hits the box.
This will leave a mark in the box in the location you will drill.
9. Once the Box is marked in the exact location of the threaded
hole on the rack, remove the box and drill the hole for the
8mm knob bolt (3/8” drill bit). Remove the marking bolt from
the pannier rack.
10. Once drilled, mount the pannier box to the rack. Thread the
security knob through the box and into the threads on the
rack. Use the 8mm externally serrated washers on the knobs
to prevent them from vibrating loose.
Caution: Before each of your adventures, check the
pannier rack and boxes to ensure hardware is properly
tightened. Always make sure the boxes are securely
attached to the locking pins. It is highly advised that the
security knobs always be used for increased security and
safety. Enjoy your adventures!
