Motech rack modification

[bikemad]

Changed my boxes over from last bike it was fine with the standard exhaust but have an aftermarket exhaust on 2nd,which is burning the powdercoat one side also problems mounting a toolbox the other so decided thats it its out with hacksaw & modify

Bit late (10.40 ) to sand off old welds flat but least Im part way there,Im going to fabricate a connecting bar lower down.

 

[bikemad]

Got the toolbox on just need to make the connecting rail between,then powdercoat it up before spring.

 

[Bendy toy]

What do you plan for the new cross bar? Welds or P clips?

 

[Bendy toy]

If Motech had copied BMW's Touratech rack (with welded lugs rather than welded tube) you'd have simply needed a cross tube that drops down & across rather than going straight across.
What do you plan for your new cross bar? Welds or P clips?

 

[bikemad]

Not 100% sure yet can use the quick release parts (its lockable but designed to come off easily twistoff T bolts) or weld/bolt a flat bar on ?

 

[Bendy toy]

Flat bar across the bike will flap so a bent tube may be best. You could plug the ends & thread M6. Spacer ferrules welded into side plates so the side tubes don't get crushed.
Probably less work than making lugs and welding on.

 

[bikemad]

The holes already there for the cases lugs will suffice as mounting points for it,will see in the morning if its raining I'll work on me bike

 

[Bryn]

Good job, just make sure that the box is clear of the tyre when the suspension compresses .... that's what caught me out the first time that box was fitted ( my fault that time by mounting it incorrectly )

 

[bikemad]

yes done that it clears

 

[bikemad]

I decided to reuse what I already had why reinvent if I can simply reposition
Crap pics I know but couldnt be arsed,will have to get them powder coated now.