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Farkles, Gear & Accessories => Farkles and Gear General Section => Topic started by: Streak on June 22, 2013, 05:05:27 PM

Title: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: Streak on June 22, 2013, 05:05:27 PM
Well after much looking around, i found a top Box Luggage Rack for my Bestem TopBox that is fitted to my ST1100, which i bought from Revzilla, http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/givi-e96-luggage-rack (http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/givi-e96-luggage-rack) Cost me $147.00 Australian landed to home. It is a very robust item and well worth the money

It is a very simple install yourself, just need to take the time to make sure everything lines up.

I used a non-permanent blue marker and placed the Rack on top of the top box and lined up where it best sat, circled the bases, double checking myself of course

I used a drill bit slightly bigger than the Bolts, so there was a little bit of play if i was out at all, i added larger washers on the inside to just add a little extra strength to it all.

I have put this on not to carry more gear, but to be able to carry different items, and to tie helmets to that sort of thing, and when i have Teela with me, it means that we can put our mini camping chairs on board to.


Before

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps3e74a6ea.jpg)

After

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps2bb112e2.jpg)

Side View

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps88bdcca5.jpg)

Underneath the lid

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zps86784b3b.jpg)

The full bike view

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/null_zpsaf0caa6b.jpg)




Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: Shiney on June 22, 2013, 05:36:23 PM
Nice one mate, it looks great :thumbs :thumbsup :thumb
Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: STeveo on June 22, 2013, 05:48:42 PM
Looking good STreak.  :thumbsup 
I would have put some big washers on the top to spread the load on the mounts.

 :bl11
Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: alans1100 on June 22, 2013, 06:10:39 PM
looks quite ok.
Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: Streak on June 22, 2013, 06:31:15 PM
Quote from: STeveo on June 22, 2013, 05:48:42 PM
Looking good STreak.  :thumbsup 
I would have put some big washers on the top to spread the load on the mounts.

 :bl11

I am just looking for some black washers so it all looks the same, didnt want silver ones out of place....vanity i know  :rofl
Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: Neale on June 22, 2013, 06:33:47 PM
Looks excellent mate, good job. :thumbsup
Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: tj189 on June 22, 2013, 08:12:36 PM
good job Streak  :clap
Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: ST2UP on June 23, 2013, 06:59:58 AM
 :thumbsup
Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: Neale on June 23, 2013, 09:22:37 AM
Probably a silly question but, what's with the little Scooby?
Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: Streak on July 13, 2013, 01:11:03 PM
Quote from: Neale on June 23, 2013, 09:22:37 AM
Probably a silly question but, what's with the little Scooby?


its a little off topic, but my daughter gave me that Scooby at christmas time, he is eating a burger her words"your always riding your bike for Coffee or food, so you can take Scoopy with you as he is eating"

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd499/ozstoc/B41ADB0D-EE72-4A92-A2C8-18C14D75996F-5576-0000032C988C20A0.jpg)

Here he is with me at National Rally this year

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Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: Neale on July 13, 2013, 04:04:44 PM
Ta mate, the world is now much clearer. :thumb
Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: Sabie on July 13, 2013, 06:49:18 PM
Quote from: Neale on June 23, 2013, 09:22:37 AM
Probably a silly question but, what's with the little Scooby?

Ya had to mention the Scooby didn't ya..... Now there'll be no peace....   :rofl
Title: Re: ST1100 Top Box Luggage Rack Install
Post by: IanB on July 19, 2013, 08:41:30 AM
Next purchases - A compression bag to put the Waterproofs in - saves opening panniers to get them out.
And for the helmets, it's the perfect place for a couple of Helmetloks. Keep  them in your jacket pocket and just clip them onto the rack when needed.