MIK Adapter Plate Mounting Guide | Trek FX3 + Bontrager Rack

Learn how to install a MIK adapter plate on a Bontrager rear bike rack for secure mounting of tackle boxes, cargo bags, and bike accessories. This setup works great on the Trek FX3 and other bikes using the MIK rack system using a Basil adapter plate. This tutorial shows you how to mount a tackle box or other hard luggage bag onto a Bontrager rear luggage rack using a Basil MIK Adapter Plate found on Amazon. My bike is a Trek FX3 hybrid bike that I use on and off-trail. If you're thinking of mounting a fishing tackle box to your Bontrager MIK rear rack mount, this video will walk through the details. I share tips and tricks to make the process easier and faster. Mount MIK Adapter Plate on Trek FX3. 👍Best of luck with your setup! -Steve 📺 RELATED VIDEOS 12 FEB 2023 - posted the dimensions of the MIK adapter plate mounting screws here:    • MIK Adapter Mount Point Dimensions and Int...   💯 TOOLS & PRODUCTS I USE NEW Amazon Storefront: https://a.co/d/0hpgJ1Py Basil MIK Adapter Plate, Black https://amzn.to/3RJi1Uo Ugly Stick Tackle Bag (new version) https://amzn.to/3NvqU1r Filmed with GoPro HERO https://amzn.to/3GN8fKJ Bontrager MIK Rear Rack - https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/eq... 📚 RESOURCES - Trek FX 3 Bike information: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bi... 🙏 THANK YOU for taking the time to check it out! My videos will always be simple videos to inform or entertain. And please SUBSCRIBE and turn on the notifications to see my new videos as they go live on the channel. 🙌 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL – Please Like the video! Use my Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3SynPQD Purchasing Amazon products through this link gives me a very small commission to support videos on this channel -- the price to you is the same! @stevestipstechtackle #trek #bike #bontrager ⌚ BOOKMARKS 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Current setup - Bungee Cords 01:02 Basil MIK adapter plate PARTS 02:25 How MIK Works 03:06 MIK Key to Release 04:02 Basil MIK Screws & Spacers 05:00 Drill Bit Selection 05:26 How to Mark Holes 05:39 Drilling the Holes 06:34 Washers needed??? 07:28 No washers needed 07:46 Attaching Screws with Drill 2x speed 08:34 Fishing Gear 08:53 MIK Adapter Plate on Bag 09:13 Installed!