Looking for some advice on mounting a top box to Candy. I currently have a Ventura rack mounted & while useful, doesn't have the capacity I'd like (in the bag) & my significant pillion (new to riding) would feel more comfortable with a backrest. Thirdgear.com.au have a top box & backrest they can deliver for under $70, but the advice on mounting is to cut the upright off the rack to enable the box to mount. A couple of concerns here - 1. as the Ventura can't be used as a backrest, not sure how the remains of it could be a suitable mount that supports a backrest. 2. the Ventura rack resale value is higher than the cost of the third gear system, and I'd rather keep that for trading later.
Can anyone help with sourcing a luggage rack that suits an ST1100, or have an alternative that meets the criteria of being suitable for taking both weight over the end of the bike and pressure from a pillion? And with luck, doesn't cost a fortune.
Cheers
Shiillas