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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: ke7syv on January 28, 2009, 12:57:30 PM

Title: SW Motech Rack
Post by: ke7syv on January 28, 2009, 12:57:30 PM
So when I bought the bike I thought about all of the ways I could and would utilize the rack, that was half a year ago or so and I still haven't used it. I'm having a real itch of a time figuring out which boxes can be used with it. I though about bolting a milk crate to it but those aren't very aesthetic. It would work with a stretch net over the top so I just might use one if I don't figure this out. I don't need anything fancy, just useable. Preferably big enough for a full size helmet. A list of compatible storage options or a website that simplifies the process would be great. TwistedThrottle and everywhere else I've been are no help at all. If you have a SW Motech rack, what are you using? Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: SW Motech Rack
Post by: blooton on January 28, 2009, 01:06:46 PM
It has no use whatsoever and will actually slow your bike down and decrease hp. Better sell it to me and save yourself all the headaches  :angel:

In seriousness, I am looking to purchase one, I have a shad 42l top box with mounting plate. The plate mounts on the rack, then the lockable top box can be taken on/off with a key.
Title: Re: SW Motech Rack
Post by: gsJack on January 28, 2009, 02:29:19 PM
The Givi Monolock cases come with a base plate that bolts to the SW-Motec rack per TwistedThrottle.  I bought a 33L Monolock for about $90 back in 04 and bolted it to a Suzuki rack and it has 5 years and 60k miles on it now.  Very durable.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/238/210/

My Givi case:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/jcp8832/GiviRackPics.jpg
Title: Re: SW Motech Rack
Post by: Eric_in_OR on January 29, 2009, 01:18:09 PM
I'd suggest Krauser's K-Wing plus a K4 or K5 case. The K-Wing will attach to your SW-Motech rack and is what the K5 case will attach to. Try these llinks:
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/592 (http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/592)
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/59/132/ (http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/59/132/)