Rear Rack

Chris G · Jun 25, 2008

Hi all,

I am after a rear rack for the 800, sort of thing that touratech do, Just wondering if anyone has actually got one yet - if so what make, where from, will give nippy's a call tomorrow, but anyone else I could try ?

Wildman · Jun 25, 2008

Only other thing I've seen is this:

http://cgi.ebay.de/BMW-Topcasehalte...ryZ30239QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It's the base plate for the BMW top box but looks like a pretty sturdy rack too.

jolyon_russ · Jun 26, 2008

I went for the cheaper of the 2 touratech ones, ordered it through Nippy Norms, 2 week delay was expected, should arrive next week :aidan

As I'm still waiting to decide which hard luggage to go for so for the time being I'm just going to be bungie-ing a tail pack/rucksack to it.

Will post some pics when I have it fitted, picking up the bike today, been awake since 5am :bounce1

sad, i know!

R80GS_basic · Jun 26, 2008

SW-Motech Alu-rack

Chris, I was looking for the same TT solution, but then i finally ordered the SW-Motech Alu Rack.

http://www.mo-tech.de/produkt/?produkt_id=550&marken_id=64

The alu rack is very similar to the TT one, so good to bungie a rucksack or an ortlieb roll, but you can also "quick lock" a plate for a top box, i chose the givi adapter for me. so i can use my givi box during the week in town, and easily remove the plate for more serious stuff. Unfortunately it is still on order, like the bike, everything should arrive early July, will post a pic asap.

ciao!
gianluca
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www.gianlucamarucci.com

BM_donator · Jun 26, 2008

I needed a rack for touring with a large bag and also wanted a monokey rack for my Givi box when commuting.

The cheaper TT alloy rack combined with a universal Givi plate gives an option of either with 5mins of spanner work.#

twisticles · Jun 26, 2008

I have the BMW Rack:

I bought it because:

It's shaped like the rear end of the bike
It's smaller than the TT/Motech offerings
It's cheaper than the TT/Motech offerings

Still thinking about getting it power coated though.

lawe · Jun 26, 2008

I bought the more expensive one from TT and I'm very satisfied with it.

Chris G · Jun 28, 2008

BM_donator said:
I needed a rack for touring with a large bag and also wanted a monokey rack for my Givi box when commuting.

The cheaper TT alloy rack combined with a universal Givi plate gives an option of either with 5mins of spanner work.#

that's the sort I am after, one problem- they are on back order and tt have no idea when they will land !

rin_sun · Jun 28, 2008

Not sad to be excited!

Shouldn't we all have something to be excited about every day of our lives?
A patient said to me a few week's ago, "I wish I had your passion" (mine's bikes but it doesn't really matter). Look at what happens to people who don't have any. :-(
Rin

rin_sun · Jun 28, 2008

And about the rack

Metal Mule have one.

twisticles · Jun 30, 2008

General question to anyone that has fitted a rack...

Take look at the torx on my rack below:

Now, I assume these bolts must marry with some nuts on the underside. Thing is, if you look inside under the seat, there is a big alarm unit or something in the way:

So...if I undo those torx bolts to take the rack off, will the nuts fall into the void, or are they attached to the underside of the mounting points?

Chris G · Jun 30, 2008

twisticles said:
General question to anyone that has fitted a rack...

Take look at the torx on my rack below:

Now, I assume these bolts must marry with some nuts on the underside. Thing is, if you look inside under the seat, there is a big alarm unit or something in the way:

So...if I undo those torx bolts to take the rack off, will the nuts fall into the void, or are they attached to the underside of the mounting points?

prolly going to be attached as you said, you could always try asking that bloke kneeling to the rear of yer bike- he may know

Chris G · Jun 30, 2008

rin_sun said:
Metal Mule have one.

£118 for the rack only !!- just the top box rack !

twisticles · Jun 30, 2008

Chris G said:
prolly going to be attached as you said, you could always try asking that bloke kneeling to the rear of yer bike- he may know

No can do...he's off round the world www.panomoto.com

Wildman · Jun 30, 2008

twisticles said:
No can do...he's off round the world www.panomoto.com

Cool trip! :thumb2

BM_donator · Jun 30, 2008

twisticles said:
So...if I undo those torx bolts to take the rack off, will the nuts fall into the void, or are they attached to the underside of the mounting points?

The nuts are "stuck" in the rear frame.
I say stuck, as my heavy-handedness has unstuck one of them which now spins. At some point I'm going to have to ask BMW to "restick" it.

Careful if you remove them not to over-tighten them like I did.

Les Wassall · Jul 2, 2008

If getting these racks is a problem, I could get some made up in S/S if any interest, and much less cost :thumb2

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