Racks for curvy? - SV650.org

22-09-11, 08:12 AM

Hi All

I've spent ages trying to settle on a decent monokey type rack for my 02 curvy (I know, I know!) so I can use it for work. However there seems to be a limited amount of choice for the curvy as opposed to the pointy.

I know you can get Givi arms for a monokey plate, but they look a little cumbersome - however I do understand that they are designed to take more weight than the grab-bar replacement models. (That said the grab-bar takes a lot of strain with someone clinging on for dear life on a ride.)

The Renntec sports rack looks neat, but does anyone know if you can attach a monokey plate to it easily (and safely)? I also like the look of the newer Shad rack and plate and especially the topbox, but again this is a grabrail fitting. As is the SW Motech which is the neatest but doesn't seem to be made for the curvy! Arghhh!

Any advice from fellow curvy owners would be very much appreciated.

Cheers

NTECUK · 22-09-11, 11:24 AM

Got any one handy with a hacksaw and welder near you ?

22-09-11, 06:32 PM

Or if you decide you fancy a givi rack I've just taken one off a bike I bought to convert to a mini twin, just make an offer.

Thank you Simon

andrewsmith · 22-09-11, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by picquant

The Renntec sports rack looks neat, but does anyone know if you can attach a monokey plate to it easily (and safely)? I also like the look of the newer Shad rack and plate and especially the topbox, but again this is a grabrail fitting. As is the SW Motech which is the neatest but doesn't seem to be made for the curvy! Arghhh!

Any advice from fellow curvy owners would be very much appreciated.

Cheers

The renntec ain't built for a topbox, cant take the weight and only bolts onto the grab rail point
Ventura is the closest to the Motech system, but it ain't errrrrrm very reasonably priced.
Givi's are good if you aint fussed about the arms.

22-09-11, 06:41 PM

Simon, I would definitely be interested if it's in decent nick. (Am assuming it includes the base plate?)

Will look into price new and P&P and get back (or if weather's decent may ride over and pick up).

Cheers

22-09-11, 06:52 PM

Thanks Andrew. Much appreciated.

NTECUK · 22-09-11, 08:48 PM

found one for a curvey
http://www.motorbikesandparts.co.uk/...2-p-16710.html

24-09-11, 04:57 PM

Has the arms, base plate all in black if you are interested then just pm your mobile no and I'll send some pictures.

Simon

25-09-11, 10:44 AM

Good man! Number on its way (once I can figure out how to pm!)

22-09-11, 08:12 AM	#1
picquant Guest Posts: n/a	Racks for curvy? Hi All I've spent ages trying to settle on a decent monokey type rack for my 02 curvy (I know, I know!) so I can use it for work. However there seems to be a limited amount of choice for the curvy as opposed to the pointy. I know you can get Givi arms for a monokey plate, but they look a little cumbersome - however I do understand that they are designed to take more weight than the grab-bar replacement models. (That said the grab-bar takes a lot of strain with someone clinging on for dear life on a ride.) The Renntec sports rack looks neat, but does anyone know if you can attach a monokey plate to it easily (and safely)? I also like the look of the newer Shad rack and plate and especially the topbox, but again this is a grabrail fitting. As is the SW Motech which is the neatest but doesn't seem to be made for the curvy! Arghhh! Any advice from fellow curvy owners would be very much appreciated. Cheers Last edited by picquant; 25-09-11 at 05:39 PM.

22-09-11, 11:24 AM	#2
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Racks for curvy? Got any one handy with a hacksaw and welder near you ? __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

22-09-11, 06:32 PM	#3
Sy-superfly Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Racks for curvy? Or if you decide you fancy a givi rack I've just taken one off a bike I bought to convert to a mini twin, just make an offer. Thank you Simon

22-09-11, 06:41 PM	#5
picquant Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Racks for curvy? Simon, I would definitely be interested if it's in decent nick. (Am assuming it includes the base plate?) Will look into price new and P&P and get back (or if weather's decent may ride over and pick up). Cheers Last edited by picquant; 22-09-11 at 06:49 PM.

22-09-11, 06:52 PM	#6
picquant Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Racks for curvy? Thanks Andrew. Much appreciated.

22-09-11, 08:48 PM	#7
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Racks for curvy? found one for a curvey http://www.motorbikesandparts.co.uk/...2-p-16710.html __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

24-09-11, 04:57 PM	#8
Sy-superfly Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Racks for curvy? Has the arms, base plate all in black if you are interested then just pm your mobile no and I'll send some pictures. Simon

25-09-11, 10:44 AM	#9
picquant Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Racks for curvy? Good man! Number on its way (once I can figure out how to pm!)

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