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Royal Enfield Motorcycles => Bullet with the UCE engine => Topic started by: kingrock on June 06, 2011, 02:47:46 am

Title: panniers-hard bags
Post by: kingrock on June 06, 2011, 02:47:46 am
Thanks to scooterbob on all the help for the modified enfield panniers. But, I gotta do it my way. I'm going to make my own. Adventure in fabricating begins today. Figured some old ammo cans to start. Ruled out 20MM and 40MM grenade boxes too big. While at a surplus show today found two pristine 60mm mortar boxes. 12LX6wX16d. Going to start brackets tomorrow. I hope to post progress pics as I go along. As a side note. After a road trip the other day my tool kit now includes two adjustable wrenches and loctite. ;D
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: Ragmas on June 06, 2011, 03:04:26 am
I made these carriers for my ammo cans.  http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=3001. Just to give you some ideas,  these baskets were designed so you can pull the can out of the top,  and so that you can open them in llace on the bike.  They are made out of eighth inch by one inch steel strapping.   I have to make these again since the vibrated the welds apart and one of them apart while I was riding.  When I do it again they will be made from more continuous pieces instead of many little pieces. 

Good luck, have fun.  Take pictures and do a write up of the process if you can.

Samgar
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: kingrock on June 12, 2011, 05:34:21 am
nice set up on those boxes. 60% of brackets done. Will attempt to post pics. They will be a 3 bolt system for on and off. Finding paint was the hardest. Krylon Lt. forest green camo. Plus they have clear coat in FLAT. Back to sanding.
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: Ice on June 12, 2011, 06:40:25 am
COOL !! I can't wait for the pics.

 I have found two darn close matches for my '06 Military,both in rattle cans;
Krylon fusion Camouflage #4293, Ultra Flat, SKU245044293 and
Rust-Oleum Camouflage #1919 Deep Forrest Green, SKU 200619198

Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: kingrock on June 15, 2011, 02:43:11 am
Switched to krylon camo olive. Tried it on a couple of parts. Damn close. Waiting for star decals for sides of boxes. She goes in this week for first service (official) I did the oil myself at 300 miles. At 500 now.
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: kingrock on July 01, 2011, 03:42:58 am
85% done. Should be mounted tomorrow. In time for the forth rides. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: Ice on July 01, 2011, 03:57:49 am
We want pics                          We want pics                     We want pics              We want pics       ;D          8)
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: Okie Enfield on July 01, 2011, 05:07:26 pm
We want pics                          We want pics                     We want pics              We want pics       ;D          8)
LOL  :D
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: kingrock on July 02, 2011, 04:09:46 am
I will take pics tomorrow in the sun. Their on and look good.  ::)
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: gashousegorilla on July 02, 2011, 04:14:42 am
help         I can't           stop          this        thing       
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: Okie Enfield on July 02, 2011, 02:49:54 pm
NOW              IT                   HAS                 DEVELOPED                 A                  FUNGUS!
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: kingrock on July 03, 2011, 05:38:13 am
Bags on. Bolt holes in boxes sealed with silicone. SS bolts. Three bolts to remove if wanted. Rear bracket is attached via a shaft collar. Same type used to stop pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders. Lots of nylon lock nuts and loctite(red). Went to Walmart (Wally world here). Filled bags with stuff and rode. ;D ;D
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: kingrock on July 03, 2011, 05:40:58 am
Me neanderthal. More pics.
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: Okie Enfield on July 03, 2011, 05:53:36 am
Pictures were well worth the wait. Those look awesome! Great job!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: kingrock on July 03, 2011, 05:57:48 am
Thanks ;D On my ride today I stopped for a drink. When I went back to my bike. A couple of people taking pictures. This isn't the only time it has happened. By the way the drink was iced coffee. Mmm Dunkin Donuts. ;)
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: Arctictanker on April 05, 2014, 07:54:15 am
Nice work on the pannier brackets.
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: heloego on April 05, 2014, 02:17:47 pm
WOW!
Nice work! Following the KISS principle gives such excellent results!

Congrats on a very fine mod!  ;D
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: Roeland on April 05, 2014, 05:07:53 pm
That looks great... but I would get the pin up girl hand painted?
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: Arctictanker on April 13, 2014, 01:32:21 am
KR,   Did you consider 30mm cans?  I am just asking since I hope to fabricate something similar for my bike.  If you don't mind me asking about how lond did it take in total?  Thanks for the mention of the clear in flat, didn't know they made that.
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: Barnone on April 13, 2014, 01:42:25 am
kingrock,
Stole your photos for future reference. Nice jib.
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: Unkel Dale on April 16, 2014, 02:15:23 am
Hello All,
Awesome job, I want those too for storage. 
I can find a rain storm, If it rains for three minutes a day once a year, I will get caught in it. I am just that lucky.
Several more pictures please, WITH a ruler that can be read in the photos, please. I would like a better shot at making that myself. Length and type and size of bolts and nuts please.
I have to turn you guys onto NORDLOCK WASHERS, they work well.
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: kingrock on May 08, 2014, 11:39:00 am
Sorry haven't been on in a while. Life things. The Green Goddess could have been painted if I found someone to do it. Moved to Kansas and will be riding here. Thanks for the compliments.
Title: Re: panniers-hard bags
Post by: olhogrider on May 08, 2014, 05:56:54 pm
Fantastic job! What is a shaft collar and where did you find them?