suncoaster Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 A few people have asked about this rack. The rack is good, better than I expected. It's solid enough that I can lean on it and lift the front wheel when the bike is on the centre stand. 10kg easily. It's 4mm aluminium plate, mounted on steel bars and the two bolts behind the pillion seat. The bars mount where the pannier bracket is bolted in. The only minor thing is that it's anodized plain aluminium, I'd prefer if it was black anodized. I've painted it black over the anodizing. They are on ebay now www.ebay.com/itm/322454860087 - but I got mine from Aliexpress. The other rack I was considering was the Ventura, as I've had those before, but I prefer this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattraxx Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I have the same rack purchased from eBay. The seller is in China. I'm in Arizona and it only took about a week to get here. I expected much longer wait time. Anyway, build quality is pretty good and seems plenty strong. I also painted mine a semi flat black and it matches the rest of the bike pretty well. Seems like a good deal for $90 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member icpete Posted June 25, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 25, 2016 Would this rack fit the Givi M7 Monokey adapter plate for Givi top cases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snocofj Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I ordered this rack after suncoaster's description, found the best price on Amazon, I mounted a Givi B47 on it and it is very solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suncoaster Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 I now have a Kappa K47 on the rack, I think the mount is the same as the Givi monolock ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filo79 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I saw this rack on Aliexpress, i was curious about it because i only want a rear rack and i don't want to buy the Givi kit because with that you need to buy even the plate (an M5 or an M7) because without them you only get a pair of brackets and you can't use it like a normal rack. Another one is the SWMotech alu-rack, but's really expensive (like the Hepco one). This from China seems good in quality but i don't know if it's solid enough to hold a plate and a big 45ltrs or similar case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snocofj Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I was also concerned about the quality, but after mounting it I am very happy with the strength. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alongway Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Based on this thread, I just ordered one and it got here QUICK! Looking at the picture above I understand how it mounts, but my question concerns the brackets. I assume they mount to the back side of the side rail (closest to the seat)? There were no directions or pictures, and included a few odd pieces of hardware. There are two screws to obviously go in the countersunk holes in the top of the rack. But there are THREE stainless allen head bolts and FOUR aluminum spacers. I assume I will need to go match the 4th bolt at the hardware store, but that would mean the spacers and bracket mount to the outside? If I could find a picture from the side that would help. I don't have any side cases yet, so the mounting may be a bit different? Thanks for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suncoaster Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Yes, take the side rails off and mount the bracket and the spacers behind. The side rails are necessary for the panniers. These are old pictures. Top view: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alongway Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Thanks much, that is what I was thinking but it helps to actually see it and verify the ideas! It really is a stout piece, plenty sturdy I am sure. Missing one bolt in the package, but that I can handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hart9204 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Is there any racks that mount a top box above the passenger seat? If you don't do any 2 up riding it'd be nice to be more compact in my mind..but I've never seen such a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruceintucson Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Is there any racks that mount a top box above the passenger seat? If you don't do any 2 up riding it'd be nice to be more compact in my mind..but I've never seen such a thing.Not exactly a tail "box" but have used these for many, many years on all my bikes (there is one on Mary's FJ). Touring, short rides, On/off in 20 seconds, holds a lot of stuff, expandable. Just make sure you buy the rain cover, with it on completely waterproof. Best tail pack available IMO.http://rka-luggage.com/A03%20Seatbags/18_STARR/STARR%20II.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suncoaster Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 Is there any racks that mount a top box above the passenger seat? If you don't do any 2 up riding it'd be nice to be more compact in my mind..but I've never seen such a thing. http://fj-09.org/post/39318/thread The Ventura rack system can be positioned either over the seat, or behind it. I've had a couple, they are easy to flick around, even on a trip. www.ventura-bike.com/product/Yamaha/MT-09-Tracer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Brick Posted December 14, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted December 14, 2016 Is there any racks that mount a top box above the passenger seat? If you don't do any 2 up riding it'd be nice to be more compact in my mind..but I've never seen such a thing. http://fj-09.org/post/39318/thread The Ventura rack system can be positioned either over the seat, or behind it. I've had a couple, they are easy to flick around, even on a trip. www.ventura-bike.com/product/Yamaha/MT-09-Tracer . Hmmm... I do like that! Brick 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 "Red Molly" 2014 Yamaha Super Tenere' ES 1999 Suzuki SV650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaley Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 nyone fitted the aluminium rack with the Givi quick release pannier carrier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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