LOCKING TOP CASE QUICK RELEASE U-BAR THINGY

This blog would not be "mine" without a DIY how-to article once in a while. This one

seems to be one of the more popular so I thought I'd share it here. Equipped with only

the most rudimentary welding skill, I wanted to construct a locking mechanism that

would turn an old Pelican case into a useful piece of motorcycle luggage. Enter the

u-bar bicycle lock.

It's important to find a u-bar with a locking "notch" on both ends so the lock can be pulled

straight off. Some U-Bars have a "crook" on one end which wouldn't work here.

I welded the u-bar to a bracket that would take the place of the Bandit's grab bar and

painted it with spray truck bed liner.

























I fastened the business end of the lock to the underside of the case with 1" conduit

clamps and cut a piece of an old poly cutting board and mounted it with spacers to fit

under the front of the "u".

























This rig has been in place almost a year and has proven to be very convenient.

Removing and replacing the case is a snap and the water tight nature of the

Pelican case keeps articles inside dry. You'll find more photos and step-by-step

how-to information here. LINK