Passenger Grab Rails Removal

[OSG55]

I have a seat/tail bag that carries all of my daily ride stuff.  It is transferred between multiple bikes so I don't have to repack everything each time I ride a different bike.  My 2015 FJ-09 required removal of the passenger grab rails to allow the bag to be mounted securely.  Only issue is that 2 large holes are left on top of the tail section where the rear of the grab rails are attached.  Unsightly and not exactly weather resistant. 

Solution:  1-1/2" diameter steel washer (painted matte black) installed over 1-1/2" x 1/8" thick soft rubber washer, secured with the stock grab rail bolt.  See attached photos.  (NOTE: The aluminum mounting boss for the grab rail sits a little proud of the plastic tail section cover surface, requiring a soft rubber washer at least 1/8" thick to conform to the boss and seal to the tail section cover. A hard plastic washer will not effectively seal the opening. Soft rubber washer with a 3/8" center hole effectively seals the bolt shaft.)  

While it may not be the most visually pleasing solution (more "industrial design/steam punk" than sleek...) it seals the openings, is fairly unobtrusive, rattle-free, and allows for quick re-installation of the grab rails.

[BBB]

That’s a good solution. I’d be tempted to fit cargo tie downs on that bolt, to help lash anything onto the back seat as you’ve lost the rails. It could be a simple loop or something like this (but the right size of course).

 

[dazzler24]

Or something like this perhaps?

[betoney]

5 hours ago, dazzler24 said:

Or something like this perhaps?

I use something very similar for my cargo net.  I use them on the side case attachment bolts as well.

2X Motorcycle Tie-Down Tie Down Strap Rings For DIRT BIKE Replace 3920-0341 US

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