Thinking about putting a rack on my Top Box.
Anybody done this or know of a rack that will fit ?
Any info and or pictures would be great
Anybody done this or know of a rack that will fit ?
Any info and or pictures would be great
Rack for Top Box
- Thread starter pyropat
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there are racks but depends on what top box you have
Back in December Kim from CST said they had 17 TurboTom Topcase Racks, (I bought one for my '04, so they have 16?)
You can call him and see if he still has any left.
Here is the skinny:
$71.98 for the rack. $8.75 for shipping by USPS Priority Mail. Total of $80.73
Send payment via PayPal if you can to paypal@casporttouring.com Declare it as a gift.
If not, you can call me at 510-741-3700 and I can take a credit card over the phone.
You can also mail a check if you want. Just let me know.
No tax, as I am considering it a private transaction.
Thanks,
Kim
You can call him and see if he still has any left.
Here is the skinny:
$71.98 for the rack. $8.75 for shipping by USPS Priority Mail. Total of $80.73
Send payment via PayPal if you can to paypal@casporttouring.com Declare it as a gift.
If not, you can call me at 510-741-3700 and I can take a credit card over the phone.
You can also mail a check if you want. Just let me know.
No tax, as I am considering it a private transaction.
Thanks,
Kim
OP
OP
i have a Honda top box that I want to mount a rack on.
Thanks for the info SupraSabre I will give Kim a call to see if they have any left.
I saw the pictures of the racks on your ST's that's just what I'm looking for.
Thanks for the info SupraSabre I will give Kim a call to see if they have any left.
I saw the pictures of the racks on your ST's that's just what I'm looking for.
Thanks for the post. Got on of these on order. Look forward to trying it out. Should be handy.
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OP
To avoid "dimples", use rubber washers between the underside washer and the topcase as well, also make sure the screw has a straight shot to the rack (might require a larger hole), any dimpling (bending) may cause cracks in the topcase after awhile!
Seen you out and about with your new rack. It does look good!
That reminds me, I still need to pick up another rubber washer for the '04! 
Outbackwack
Howard
I have the same rack as John on my Givi E52 and it holds a duffle quite well riding 2-up, and it was pretty easy to install with the template included. I'm glad I put it on. Plus, it's a place to put things if you're neurotic like me about putting objects on painted surfaces. Hell, I get mad when people even lean on my car or rub their grimy hands on my bike. :-(
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Thanks Roadriderg ! Next time you see me give me a wave.
I also just completed Turbo Tom top box rack install. Installed mine 180 degrees from Pyropat. Was not happy with included hardware. Spent fair amount of time tracking down larger diameter rubber washers. Went with 1 1/4" OD (3/16" ID) rubber finder washers and same size steel washers. Hope this will distribute stress over larger area and help prevent cracking. Not crazy about the the look of the larger washers but even less crazy about the thought of cracking overpriced honda top box. Install was a snap. May not be perfictly centered - no hard lines to measure from. Just eyeballed it. Stood on a step ladder to get a top view. Seemed to help with placement. Just snugged up the screws and added a small bead of loctite to each. Should be handy. Just need to take care and not overload.
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I've had my TT Rack mounted on my '05 since late '07 and I've loaded it up a number of times, and haven't seen any cracks yet.
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240Robert
Are the rubber washers on the top of the lid, bottom, or both? Are you also using something like a fender washer underneath?
Ah, I reread your post and got it.
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240Robert
One way of getting a more exact placement would be to run strips of masking tape edge to edge, then measuring and marking on it before drilling. I should have done that when installing my ACL Turn Signal Reminder Thingy. Now I'll have to install another LED slightly off-center in the opposite direction to make it look like it was all part of a master plan, LOL.
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ST Gui
240Robert
Doesn't seem like it was part of llbaker2's process as he "eyeballed" from a ladder. Not having a top box or installed one, I'd think masking tape and measuring would get it pretty d*mn close, closer thatn "eyeballing" it.
I used the masking tape and measured both my racks to mount them...but I'm persnickety, according to my brother!
Eyeballing it from a step ladder seemed work pretty well. Im very happy with the results. I used a little axel grease and masking tape to locate the drill holes. Seemed to work pretty well. I think it would take some very careful measuring to reveal any misalignment. Started with a very small bit and worked my way up to 7/32" (1/32" over). I was off enough that had a hard time getting screws started using 3/16 hole so enlarged to 7/32 and everything lined up perfectly with no applied stress/pressure needed. I doubt that using masking tape as measuring aid would have helped much. As long as it looks evenly placed Im not anal enough to care if its a 1/8" off center.