I'm pondering mounting options for a Pelican case on the rear rack of my R. I could bolt it on, of course, but I want to take it on/off -- and have it locked on when it's on.
Caribou makes a universal mounting kit for their cases but I'm not sure that will work since it results in very large square plate on the rack when the case isn't on it. Not pretty and not practical.
I saw in a thread on the 1150 forum here that this part number: 71602337149: works on the 1150 to serve as a lockable/removable cargo plate to which a Pelican can be bolted. Solves all problems!
Except....I don't see that one was made for the R1200R.
Has anybody figured out a way to bolt a random top box to a device that then clicks in and out of the R1200R rear rack?
The Twisted Throttle pelican hardware kit is a good option http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/pr ... /5680/670/ . It's easily on-off and lockable as well as rock solid when in place. The only modification needed to mount it to the R is to cut off the protruding plastic piece on the bottom of the mount (took less than 5 minutes with an angle grinder).
Gilbert0 wrote:The Twisted Throttle pelican hardware kit is a good option http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/pr ... /5680/670/ . It's easily on-off and lockable as well as rock solid when in place. The only modification needed to mount it to the R is to cut off the protruding plastic piece on the bottom of the mount (took less than 5 minutes with an angle grinder).
Here's the set up on my R.
Hey Gilbert0!!
I have been looking for a way to attach a pelican case - top case. That setup looks pretty slick....can you let me know what part numbers...or products you purchased in more detail.
Includes: Case, mounting plate for bike, and mounting plate for case. I got the deluxe version with the lock and lid stays.
It is not specific to the R with factory rack, and I'll take pics of how/if I get it modified properly. If you do not have the OEM rear rack for your R, they sell a SW-Motech aluminum rear rack that will work with the case kit.
Ok -- I now see how Gilbert did his. He made the supplied bike plate flat on the bottom and bolted it directly to the R rack. That would work and be quick, but it's kinda semi-permanent and irreversible. I don't like to modify parts, and the designed setup is neat in that not only does the case click on and off, but the mounting adapter plate on the rear rack also clicks on and off so you can have a plain flat rack if you need it.
So....I am setting out to fabricate a clone of the SW-Motech plate, kinda like this one...
Thanks! I look forward to seeing how you solve this.....I feel the same as you, I'd like to keep the rack as original as possible, without too much drilling and modifying...
does anybody have any experience with riding 2 up with that top case? Does it cause any pain to the passenger? My wife will want to know how comfortable it is for a back rest before i spend any money. I've had my eye on the bmw top case but i like the look of this one much more.
I'm installing mine with room for a passenger. No trials yet, but that case is surely not going to be something you want to lean back against all day. Would need to rig up a pad of some sort; I've seen pads as simple as a towel with some bungees.
My wife has made clear that she has no intentions of long rides back there, so no worries for me.
Tdot1 wrote:Thanks! I look forward to seeing how you solve this.....I feel the same as you, I'd like to keep the rack as original as possible, without too much drilling and modifying...
Thanks again,
Trevor.
Trevor,
If you take the silver cover off (four screws) you can drill away at the rear rack. When your not using your top case you just put the silver cover back on.
Harry Costello -- Jersey Shore
2007 R1200R
1974 + 75 CB125S
1971 R75
2020 Guzzi V85TT
BMWMOA 57358
"If you take the silver cover off (four screws) you can drill away at the rear rack. "
That's what I have ended up doing. I was going to fashion a complete replacement for the OEM rack, but the attachment points would be subject to too much levering. The OEM rack places much of its stress directly onto the side rails, with the attachment screws holding it place rather than taking all the load. To fabricate a similar structure is beyond my tooling and skill level.
So...I've pulled the silver plastic cover and made an aluminum plate that mounts over the black base piece. Only one hole needed in the base piece. It's a 5 minute changeover to restore the stock rear rack.
