ive searched these forums but no luck.
my 2010 caf has the Kawasaki top box and doesn't feel strong enough for my albeit petite missus to lean or rest her back against it.
are there any decent backrests available? has anyone fitted something and can recommend it?
tia
Hi
We have a Givi topbox with back rest, and it does move about a fair bit, am in the process of sussing out improvements.
The main problem is the base plate and the original Kawa back plate flex too much.
I don't think it was my imagination, but I seem to remember seeing a separate backrest that bolted to the grab rails using the four bolts that the luggage plate fix to.
Might be worth an internet search
hi Aljaxon if you look in GTR owners meet 2012 and look at the picture of the row of bikes outside the pub mine is the last silver one with a back rest that bolts to the rack if thats what you are after i think it come from PCA in the States
You could look at that, but I don't know if you can fit top box on this luggage rack...Otherwise, this company is serious, and good quality metal.
http://projektd.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_58&products_id=133 (http://projektd.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_58&products_id=133)
That's the one I was thinking of FB
does that allow the use of the Kawasaki top box?
edit just read the backrest needs to be removed if using luggage.... :cry:
in the mounting holes drop down it only mentions GIVI..
or can I fasten the existing top box base plate to that ?
I can use autocad and could easily draw up a baseplate for my local laser cutter to do something in thick ally.
something that would allow the use of the top box or original mount and holes to fasten a back rest.
I would prefer something off the shelf tho
Quote from: stoketim on June 11, 2013, 04:35:46 PM
hi Aljaxon if you look in GTR owners meet 2012 and look at the picture of the row of bikes outside the pub mine is the last silver one with a back rest that bolts to the rack if thats what you are after i think it come from PCA in the States
I see it now, can you still use a top box with it?
Quote from: aljaxon on June 11, 2013, 07:14:34 PM
does that allow the use of the Kawasaki top box?
edit just read the backrest needs to be removed if using luggage.... :cry:
in the mounting holes drop down it only mentions GIVI..
or can I fasten the existing top box base plate to that ?
I have the Projetk D luggage rack not the back rest ( I use Corbin seat) but screws are longer than OEM for the rack as luggage rack is thicker than the plastic one from Kawa, screw holes are the same, so maybe with longer screws you would be able to put the the top box, what about clearance though from the front Top box ,would it or not get in the way of the back rest?? Maybe drop an email to Projekt D along with specs of your top box, they may be able to enlighten you on that...
will do
I am surprised there isn't a back rest with base plate that can accept the std top box.
my wife is tiny so the reduction in space isn't a problem
I have the Kawi 47 box mounted on Phils rack, slid all the way back it fits nicely with the Corbin passenger backrest, mama loves it, it's also nice for her to have when the trunks not mounted too... :smiley:
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/zggreen6_zps8e70c9ea.jpg) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/zggreen6_zps8e70c9ea.jpg.html)
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The more I see of your bike the more the colour is growing on me. I wonder if it would well that well on a Versys 1000 :whistling:
Muzzy twin pipe set up looks fantastic, why oh why did KHI make such a balls up of the standard spud launcher I'm sure they could have improved the design and still incorporated all the emission crap :yes:
sorry for being a noob but is the uk oem topbox a 47?
and what is a phils rack?
I tried a search on here but no luck
and that back rest doesn't look high enough to provide sufficient support? or are looks deceiving?
is there a uk supplier for corbin?
just re read and I think the project d backrest only needs to be removed in order to fit top box then I am assuming it can be refitted
email sent.
shame there aren't any uk manufacturers
Quote from: aljaxon on June 12, 2013, 08:22:01 AM
is there a uk supplier for corbin?
Yes there are 2.. Here's a list of world wide distributors
http://www.corbin.com/distributors.shtml#pt
Quote from: aljaxon on June 12, 2013, 08:22:01 AM
is there a uk supplier for corbin?
Be aware ! Corbin back rest is part of the seat and cannot be added to stock seat, there is a square hole in the back of the Corbin seat and you insert the back rest in it and secure it with allen key underneath.
So you have to order the whole stuff, except if you already have the Corbin seat without the back rest which would make no sense !!
Also be aware that Corbin seats are "firm" and if you don't have a Corbin shaped arse then you will be in agony after a while.
My personal recommendation would be to get a decent solid metal rack to replace the stupid plastic thing, mount the Kawi box to that and fit a backrest to the box.
Chances are she will never use the backrest anyway.
http://www.philsfarkels.com/ (http://www.philsfarkels.com/) UK importer is here http://shop.heroblobs.co.uk/products/luggage-rack-for-kawasaki-gtr1400 (http://shop.heroblobs.co.uk/products/luggage-rack-for-kawasaki-gtr1400)
http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race.co.uk/alu-rack-sw-motech-kawasaki-gtr-1400-07-on-p-407769.html (http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race.co.uk/alu-rack-sw-motech-kawasaki-gtr-1400-07-on-p-407769.html)
http://projektd.com/product_info.php?products_id=133 (http://projektd.com/product_info.php?products_id=133)
Quote from: olde coney on June 12, 2013, 07:30:43 AM
The more I see of your bike the more the colour is growing on me. I wonder if it would well that well on a Versys 1000 :whistling:
Muzzy twin pipe set up looks fantastic, why oh why did KHI make such a balls up of the standard spud launcher I'm sure they could have improved the design and still incorporated all the emission crap :yes:
Thanks OC, glad you like! :smiley: (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/cheers.gif) (http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/cheers.gif.html)
Quote from: aljaxon on June 12, 2013, 08:22:01 AM
what is a phils rack?
I tried a search on here but no luck
Here ya go AJ, his racks are uber nice IMO! :cool:
http://www.philsfarkels.com/
Quote from: aljaxon on June 12, 2013, 08:22:01 AM
that back rest doesn't look high enough to provide sufficient support? or are looks deceiving?
Yep, the backrest is perfect height and size for mama, supports the middle of her back as it should, she loves it! :smiley:
ZG, I notice you have some form of protection on the top of the panniers, what is it and how is it stuck on?
Quote from: Lonewolf on June 16, 2013, 11:21:35 PM
ZG, I notice you have some form of protection on the top of the panniers, what is it and how is it stuck on?
Yes LW, they are from TechSpec, work great IMO to keep mama's boot scuffs off my side cases... :smiley:
They just peel and stick on, easy to remove and don't harsh up the paint either. :cool:
http://techspec-usa.com/products.php?cPath=475_476
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