I thought that I would share this idea for where to fit an accessible first aid kit. I hasten to add that it is not my idea.
I sourced an ex-demo Pelicase 1200 from eBay along with a couple of stainless steel P clamps and assorted bolts, nuts and washers. The Pelicase is simply bolted to the numberplate mount and the stabilising cross bar for the panniers. The number plate is fixed to the cover of the Pelicase with number plate stickers. I mounted the case with the clips at the bottom because they require quite a bit of effort to open and close, and I wanted that force to be taken by the metal cross bar rather than the plastic numberplate bracket. There was a concern that the contents of the box might empty onto the ground but this doesn't happen.
This is a trauma first aid kit, i.e. no plasters or stomach cement etc, that I hope never to use but which is always on the bike just in case. I carry an, additional, travel first aid kit in the luggage when away.
Hope it is of interest.
Happy New Year
Richard
P.S. I have added a number plate light sourced from Hein Gericke (as was). My MOT tester has confirmed that they are not tested as part of the bike MOT test but he suggested that adding one is prudent because a zealous police officer might be over-conscious of the test and use approvals for bikes.
R
I sourced an ex-demo Pelicase 1200 from eBay along with a couple of stainless steel P clamps and assorted bolts, nuts and washers. The Pelicase is simply bolted to the numberplate mount and the stabilising cross bar for the panniers. The number plate is fixed to the cover of the Pelicase with number plate stickers. I mounted the case with the clips at the bottom because they require quite a bit of effort to open and close, and I wanted that force to be taken by the metal cross bar rather than the plastic numberplate bracket. There was a concern that the contents of the box might empty onto the ground but this doesn't happen.
This is a trauma first aid kit, i.e. no plasters or stomach cement etc, that I hope never to use but which is always on the bike just in case. I carry an, additional, travel first aid kit in the luggage when away.
Hope it is of interest.
Happy New Year
Richard
P.S. I have added a number plate light sourced from Hein Gericke (as was). My MOT tester has confirmed that they are not tested as part of the bike MOT test but he suggested that adding one is prudent because a zealous police officer might be over-conscious of the test and use approvals for bikes.
R