Rennec Sport Rack for curvy SV650 - SV650.org

04-07-05, 12:44 PM

Thinking about a sports rack for the bike as i need to carry a laptop on a regular basis. Renntec seem to make one but looking at the photo on their site i'm not sure if it would be large enough.

Anyone use a tankbag carrying laptop (plus other stuff).Any recomendations ?

I have used a baglux system before and thought it was great but remember it being quite pricey so was looking for cheaper alternatives.

northwind · 04-07-05, 07:23 PM

The renntec rack's pretty small... Big enough to carry a laptop, but it'd hang off all the edges. The real advantage is when it comes to bungee points.

04-07-05, 09:27 PM

I've got a Renntec and used it for carrying allsorts up to large sports holdall size. Yes it does hang over but as long as what you're carrying is fastened securely to it there's no problem. It does say not to carry more than about 3 kilos but that's bolox as I've had the best part of 10-15 kilos on minewhilst touring Belgium

sv4me · 04-07-05, 09:29 PM

Noooooooo dont do it

Sports racks are a crime against nature and like Northwind said theyre not even that big. Ive carried clothes,laptop and other bits and pieces in my tankbag. Failing that,a backpack?

Only consider one as a last resort. Or use the car :P

northwind · 04-07-05, 10:31 PM

Sports racks are great... And here's why:

Try that with a tail pack

04-07-05, 11:17 PM

I even moved house using only my sv and a sports rack

(B.A.S.A.T. may not apply

)

sv4me · 05-07-05, 02:44 PM

Northwind is that a beer barrel on the back? Would make me think twice about a rack

05-07-05, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sv4me

Northwind is that a beer barrel on the back? Would make me think twice about a rack

Looks like 2 SV wheels to me.

northwind · 05-07-05, 02:54 PM

Beer barrel? I wish

It's an SV wheel and a GSXR wheel, off to the powdercoaters. It's a wee bit harder with the tyres on...

07-07-05, 12:39 PM

I have a Rentec sports rack and too be honest I hardly use it - I find it a lot more convenient to just strap stuff direct to the back seat.

Sports rack is useful if you have a passenger.

04-07-05, 12:44 PM	#1
Tiny_Elvis Guest Posts: n/a	Rennec Sport Rack for curvy SV650 Thinking about a sports rack for the bike as i need to carry a laptop on a regular basis. Renntec seem to make one but looking at the photo on their site i'm not sure if it would be large enough. Anyone use a tankbag carrying laptop (plus other stuff).Any recomendations ? I have used a baglux system before and thought it was great but remember it being quite pricey so was looking for cheaper alternatives.

04-07-05, 07:23 PM	#2
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	The renntec rack's pretty small... Big enough to carry a laptop, but it'd hang off all the edges. The real advantage is when it comes to bungee points. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

04-07-05, 09:29 PM	#4
sv4me Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southport Posts: 1,508	Noooooooo dont do it Sports racks are a crime against nature and like Northwind said theyre not even that big. Ive carried clothes,laptop and other bits and pieces in my tankbag. Failing that,a backpack? Only consider one as a last resort. Or use the car :P __________________ ______________________________ Just call me Cyril Despres. Ok maybe not It's not big, it's not clever......muahaha

04-07-05, 10:31 PM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Sports racks are great... And here's why: Try that with a tail pack __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

05-07-05, 02:44 PM	#7
sv4me Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southport Posts: 1,508	Northwind is that a beer barrel on the back? Would make me think twice about a rack __________________ ______________________________ Just call me Cyril Despres. Ok maybe not It's not big, it's not clever......muahaha

04-07-05, 09:27 PM	#3
OF.uk Guest Posts: n/a	I've got a Renntec and used it for carrying allsorts up to large sports holdall size. Yes it does hang over but as long as what you're carrying is fastened securely to it there's no problem. It does say not to carry more than about 3 kilos but that's bolox as I've had the best part of 10-15 kilos on minewhilst touring Belgium

04-07-05, 11:17 PM	#6
OF.uk Guest Posts: n/a	I even moved house using only my sv and a sports rack (B.A.S.A.T. may not apply )

05-07-05, 02:54 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Beer barrel? I wish It's an SV wheel and a GSXR wheel, off to the powdercoaters. It's a wee bit harder with the tyres on... __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

07-07-05, 12:39 PM	#10
andy Guest Posts: n/a	I have a Rentec sports rack and too be honest I hardly use it - I find it a lot more convenient to just strap stuff direct to the back seat. Sports rack is useful if you have a passenger.

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