Rear Rack for 1997 R1100R

[tas]

Hello All,

I am looking to fit a rack on my 1100r. It already has a set of BMW panniers fitted with the standard grab rail. Can anyone tell me which rack I should use?


Tas

1100r the only way to fly

[macinnr]

Tas.. I have the BMW rack which was an option on the r1100r (standard on mine). It's a silver coloured thing with a reasonable size plate on it an grab handles integrated into it. I should think it will set you back £150 from a BMW dealer. If you want it to attach a top box, e.g Givi, then it may be worth buying the Givi monorack as it should be stronger - I cracked the plate on my BMW one after I fitted a Givi top box and the plate is £60 to replace on its own. Not sure of the Givi rack will fit with your BMW panniers and pannier arms though...

[tas]

thanks for the information.


the idea that the bmw rack cracked is a little bit of a concern because the givi rack is not as cosmetically pleasing.

in the meantime i have been looking at a touratech solution. again, straying from the standard bmw looks, but more practical with the top loading panniers.

[Commainz]

Take a look at Hepco&Becker's rear rack, which is, as of my opinion, a very useful alternative to the original racks and where you can mount easily a lot of things...
It is available for a lot of bikes, including your one (special fit).

Regards

[daytonaredeye]

Tas,

Sorry to be late to the party but below are links to photos of my bike with the GIVI rear rack - both with and without the monocase mounted. I've also posted the link to a pic with my bike totally loaded for long distance travel.

Hope these help.

Curt

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1391772/
http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1439588/
http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1439592/
http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/1418744/

[myr1100r]

I also have GIVI rack for my rear top case.

[miker1100r]

I have been pleased with my Hepco-Becker rack. I bought a Hepco-Becker 40L Journey topcase to mount on it as well. I did have to remove the charcoal cannister to install the rack. The case has been great. I installed an additional LED brakelight on it as well.