Flying panniers

[Flathead]

Here is a link with pics on the US site:
http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1152.msg11590#msg11590

[Lonewolf]

This is a horror movie from 04:35 onwards......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTnei5Ide6g&feature=player_embedded

[Kwikasfuki]

I purchased some magnets off eBay and I didn't realise how strong they were. Rather than pinning, which is inconvenient if you're constantly taking the panniers off, how about putting a metallic plate which is secured by some magnets. I guess it could still dislodge.

[BigAlan]

Mr Viper

Did you ever complete the pannier mod with the magnets?

Alan

[viper]

Hi Alan,

The pics will really tell the story. You need some allen keys at 2.5mm ebay 4 for £2.50) and some strong but small magnets, the ebay ones were rubbish so I found that staples sold 6 on a blister pack for £3

Drill your pilot hole as per the first pics, put the pannier into place and then drill a 4mm hole right through the pannier and through the hooks on the body. 4mm is the correct size if you put some shink wrap on the allen keys to aid grip, with out the shink wrap you will need 3mm, but experiment with sizes before you commit
I glued the magnets in place with some mitre fix but you could super glue or silicone . The magnet just holds the head of the key in place and is handy storage when not being used.
I saw another mod where the guy had used a much bigger clip through the bottom support but this could be pulled out by your pannier thief. Pm me if you need any further



inside the box

[viper]

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[BigAlan]

Thanks for this, I shall investigate this when the footy has finished.

Alan