melensdad
Well-Known Member
Still waiting for my Hepco & Becker GOBI side cases to arrive from Germany
But as I had all the other parts I figured I'g get them installed after yesterday's ride.
Frame for the panniers/side cases is a "Quick Attach" type deal. You install a bracket under the seat grab handles, another two small brackets on the inside (rear tire side) of the rear foot pegs on each side of the bike. Those are the only parts of the frame that need to stay attached to the bike. The actual frame for the side cases uses 6 total locking bolts to whole the frame on. 3 locking bolts on each side. Each requires the correct size Hex wrench and about a 1/2 turn to lock into place.
The top case frame is attached to the same bracket that is installed under the seat grab handles and is, for all practical purposes, permanently attached.
The GOBI cases are a double wall impact resistant plastic design. They are built like a high grade plastic ice chest but without the insulation between the outer and inner layers. The lids are water tight with secure locks (as secure as you can get) and have a rubber gasket seal. I have no doubt these things will handle a ton of abuse.
But as I had all the other parts I figured I'g get them installed after yesterday's ride.
Frame for the panniers/side cases is a "Quick Attach" type deal. You install a bracket under the seat grab handles, another two small brackets on the inside (rear tire side) of the rear foot pegs on each side of the bike. Those are the only parts of the frame that need to stay attached to the bike. The actual frame for the side cases uses 6 total locking bolts to whole the frame on. 3 locking bolts on each side. Each requires the correct size Hex wrench and about a 1/2 turn to lock into place.
The top case frame is attached to the same bracket that is installed under the seat grab handles and is, for all practical purposes, permanently attached.
The GOBI cases are a double wall impact resistant plastic design. They are built like a high grade plastic ice chest but without the insulation between the outer and inner layers. The lids are water tight with secure locks (as secure as you can get) and have a rubber gasket seal. I have no doubt these things will handle a ton of abuse.