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Selecting Aluminum Panniers
Keep in mind, all of our boxes are TIG welded of .080” aluminum and are not glued or riveted together. The Happy Trails Slot Hinge Lid (SHL) is a new Patent Pending design that fits all needs. The SHL acts like both a side-hinged and fully removal lid. We have actually eliminated the hinge mechanism but the unique design allows the SHL to act as if it were hinged. This allows for confidence in having the lid securely attached. In "lid off" mode, a customer simply rearranges the hardware. All boxes are top loading. The old problem of which style lid to order if you have an interference problem is solved by the SHL. Each box has a very high quality lockable cam-latch. The addition of a small padlock or cable allows for additional security. Our cam-lock latch system gives a positive seal, meaning that the gasket always has torque applied to it resulting in no leaks. All of the lids come with footman loops for strapping additional gear to the lids. The box opening is 1 3/4”-2” smaller because of design elements. All boxes are lockable with your own padlocks (or purchase below). Each box requires two padlocks (a total of 4). Bare Aluminum boxes will have some imperfections and scratches, from the manufacturing process.
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Happy Trails Product Installation

Happy Trails Product Installation (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required )
Aluminum Pannier Install SKU MI-Pannier	Click Here for Installation File
Aluminum Pannier (Puck Style) Install SKU MI-Pannier Puck Style	Click Here for Installation File
BMW R11XXGS - Rack/Pannier Install SKU MI-BMW R1100GS	Click Here for Installation File
BMW R1200GS - Rack/Pannier Install SKU MI-BMW R1200GS	Click Here for Installation File
DR650 SU Install SKU MI-SU Install	Click Here for Installation File
Kawasaki KLR650 - NW Rack & Original Side Rack Install SKU MI-KLR	Click Here for Installation File
Kawasaki KLR650 K10 Lowering Links Install SKU MI-K10	Click Here for Installation File
Kawasaki KLR650 K-9 Fork Brace Install Instructions SKU MI-K9 install	Click Here for Installation File
'08 Kawasaki KLR650 PD Nerf Install SKU 4-8-5B / 4-8-5G PD Nerf Install	Click Here for Installation File
Kawasaki KLR650 PD Nerf Install SKU MI-PD Nerf Install	Click Here for Installation File
KLR 650 Rad/Res Guard SKU MI-Rad/Res	Click Here for Installation File
KLR 650 SU Rack Install Instructions SKU MI-SU Rack	Click Here for Installation File
Suspension Tech Notes	Click Here for File

Bikes You Own
Questions or Concerns
We benefit greatly from knowing what kinds of bikes you own and products you'd like to see developed. When placing your order and checking out, please take a moment to tell us about your favorite rides. The input form appears on the very last page prior to submitting your order. Thank you.

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Questions or Concerns
Your satisfaction is extremely important to us. Please send all concerns or questions to Happy Trails' owner, Tim Bernard.

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