I was fussing with my Shad SM48 in the same fashion on my BMW RT. I found a step drill bit the best way to drill the plastic. Neat as a pin. Almost butchered it with a conventional bit but stopped myself and waited for the step bit to come from Amazon to finish that last 016mm hole from 6-10MM starters. Got the steel plate sorted and ready to fit the plastic chassis now and came in to watch you first! Well done!

Thanks norm. This was incredibly helpful. I receive my shad sh58x in two weeks with 23 goldwing bagger mounting plate. I'll prep the plastic plates with holes before it arrives

Thank you for sharing how to install this top box. Now I don't feel too intimidated to try to install one myself. The video is very helpful, thank you.

This is why i love KZread so much. Just ordered mine and i’m all ready to install it. Thanks for the video.

The plastuc covers are not to be drilled. They're removed and stored as they are, to be put back on the motorcycle when you decide to remove the plate, and the top box, permanently. They're not to be drilled and put back, and fit the spacers through them.

another good watch. your attention to detail is spot on.

I love watching your vids, almost like ASMR! Soooo relaxing.....

Just about to install my Shad 58X to my Goldwing in Canada. Great video. Will be a great help. Bought both my adaptor plate and top box from the same company in Italy. Much less expensive than anything here in North America and great service.

Great job nor

great video thanks for sharing.

The other holes are possibly for a different capacity box. Looks the part 👍

you could magnetise the washers I suppose

Leftover bits .......a perfectionists WORST nightmare!!!! Top box looks good!!!!

does the metal black plate that is attached to the bike is included with the case or you have to buy it separately? the plastic plate you have to buy, right?

Did the pre marked holes on plastic inserts line up when drilled?