orangebob Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Cycle Gadgets used to sell something called the QuikHinge that could be used to conveniently swap various system case lids without drilling & reriviting them on. Now that Cycle Gadgets has closed their doors, does anyone know where these can be obtained? Link to comment
dirtrider Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Afternoon Bob Why not just drill out he rivets then use some stainless steel bolts and washers to bolt the cover to the hinge. That is pretty well all that kit was anyway. Link to comment
orangebob Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thanks - the best solutions are often the easiest. Link to comment
tallman Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 The Kugler klamps allowed you to switch lid sizes w/out unbolting everything. They are no longer made (best as I know) but some kits are out there. I have some unopened kits but they will not be on the market (at least right now) but they work well. Link to comment
RiceToy Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Stop bagart'ing the Kugler Klamps I gott'a ice cream, I gott'a ice cream, and you don't have one... ~ Eddy Murphy Link to comment
tallman Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I did sell all of my Signal Minder's last year. They are still being made, the KKisn't. Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I did sell all of my Signal Minder's last year. They are still being made, the KKisn't. Not (completly) true if you buy 12 at a time. Link to comment
DirtyDR Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 This is the bolt kit and somewhere I found the lengths of the bolts listed and I just went to ACE and bought them when I got the city lids for my RS. I can't seem to find the lengths right off now though. http://www.bmwmcchattanooga.com/products/BMW-System-City-Case-Lids---Bolt-Kit-required-two-per-case/1041926/46542337018.html Link to comment
Peter Parts Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Maybe I used to be richer, but I simply bought a full second-hand set since they are easy to mount. The fit has to be water-resistant and not a good design in plastic for screwing hinges on an off any too often. Then you should ensure a single key works on all your locks - easy. I use a Ventura luggage rack - fine for going to the cheese store, library, and other important destinations. and change from my city bags rarely. If I recall, the trick hinges had the "fingers" that hold the bolt trimmed half away. So if you opened the hinge wide, it could be lifted off but held perfectly when closed. Hardware stores have such hinges if you want to inspect one. I don't see why it is hard to re-fashion the stock hinges the same way. You can buy the hinges from Bobs so no big risk getting out your Dremel and trying it, even if I didn't dare. Ben Link to comment
orangebob Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Thanks all! You've given me food for thought. Link to comment
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