Not as badly though. The anodized actually penetrates the aluminum as opposed to paint that just sets as a film on the surface and would reveal the shinny aluminum everytime it gets scratched.
Was wondering if you bought
No holes in Skidplate. (Other than the ones necessary for the easy install.)
No holes for rack installation, either. Has clamp type hardware. The rack is Strongmade made for the P500. It's like any rack. But fits the width of the bike. I list the make in the YouTube video. It's like a Strongmade 574, I think. Expanded metal bottom. The is no open end on this particular rack. But I do know what you mean. I wanted to make my rack open on the end, like a tailgate down on pick up truck. So I could sit backwards with my legs hanging off while my wife drives.
But this rack won't do that. Others might.
I don't know what I'm going to do when I shoot a deer. How to load. Lol. I have a Rancher that's hauled several deer out. Figure I'll just use it. Inhunt pretty close to home.
It's a 48" Husky side mount toolbox from Home Depot. Around $240. It's a VERY well built box. Good weather seals and a solid latch and top you won't be afraid to sit or stand on... Not flimsy, at all...
I drilled my rack and box and then ran straight bolts throug. I put washers under the bolt head, between the box and rack and washer, lock nuts and nut on the bottom of rack.
Yes. Yes I did. Then ground down the threads flush to the nut. And laid carpet in the bottom of the box as liner.
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