July 7th, 2011, 01:29 PM | #1 |
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Anyone Tried the Twisted Throttle Alu-rack Top Rack?
Someone posted a link to this in another thread, and I was curious if anyone has used it. http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade...view/6805/704/
I've got to say, it looks really nice. Probably the least obtrusive rack I've ever seen, with no trunk on it's barely noticeable and follows the lines nicely. |
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July 7th, 2011, 02:27 PM | #2 |
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I don't have one on my Ninjette but I had one on my old Z750S. It was very well made and looked great.
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July 7th, 2011, 02:43 PM | #3 | |
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Are these racks made to be permanently mounted to the bikes... meaning it more hassle than it worth to put em on and take em off only when I want to use them?
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July 7th, 2011, 02:49 PM | #4 |
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Looks like it wouldn't clear a cowl
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July 7th, 2011, 03:42 PM | #5 |
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That's right. They're meant to be permanently attached.
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July 7th, 2011, 03:42 PM | #6 | |
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You're probably right but I think the designers of this bracket intended on keeping it as close to the center of the bike as possible. Adding so much weight so high up and far back can cause handling changes that you arent expecting. If you had to, I suppose you could do some dremeling to get the cowl to just barely slip under. |
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July 8th, 2011, 03:17 PM | #7 |
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Looks good, but it still amazes me that none of the aftermarket luggage companies haven't come out a simple plate system that replaces the passenger seat, so one can attach a top case. That is pretty much much what every sportbike owner would like. Simple, quick, none intrussive and no brackets.
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July 8th, 2011, 11:12 PM | #8 | |
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July 10th, 2011, 08:55 PM | #9 | |
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July 10th, 2011, 09:40 PM | #10 |
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I currently use a corteck tailbag and a duffle bag attached to the top of that. Which I mount to the bike only using the passenger seat and have never had a problem. And besides the seat latch isn't that much different than the systems they use for quick-lock side luggage. they don't have a problem with liability issues there. I will probably find an extra passenger seat and do my own. It would just be nice to have a metal base than a plastic, but I don't have a computerized 3-d CNC machine.
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July 10th, 2011, 10:07 PM | #11 | |
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I'm not saying it's for sure but I would not be happy to be that 1 in a 1000 that have that happen to my topcase while riding. Yes, slolane, I know you bolted it. Wise decision otherwise. Althought since you have the sidecases mounted to the same apparatus, I'm sure you'd be more than safe. |
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July 10th, 2011, 11:22 PM | #12 | |
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July 11th, 2011, 07:13 AM | #13 | |
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Before the sidecases I did a bolt through the stock undertail, through the bikes under seat storage and into the aftermarket trunk which held really well. I used washers, lock washers and a wing nut on top for easy and fast on/off... took 2 minutes to do and cost $1. |
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July 12th, 2011, 08:39 AM | #14 | |
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I haven't been around long enough to read of anyone's cowl flying off, but I would suspect it has more to do with their installation or faulty/weak cowl hardware than the mounting points on the bike. I just installed a Fastpack tail bag on my bike this morning. It looks great and I will have enough room for the normal stuff I carry. I can definitely stuff my DSLR, lenses, and other stuff in there for our group rides. I won't need my backpack for many trips anymore The nice thing is that it's strapped to the rear seat, so I can remove it anytime I want.
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July 13th, 2011, 10:20 AM | #15 | |
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July 13th, 2011, 02:22 PM | #16 | |
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July 13th, 2011, 02:27 PM | #17 |
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Yeah I agree....i got the cycle guys fast pack for a little extra storage, it collapses down and blends in pretty good, but it doesn't look that great when I have something in it.
Almost got this fast rack instead but I didn't like how it would look by itself like that either. There's always a compromise I suppose. |
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July 13th, 2011, 02:36 PM | #18 | |
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July 26th, 2011, 06:32 AM | #19 |
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Installed it last night.
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July 26th, 2011, 10:31 AM | #21 |
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July 26th, 2011, 12:04 PM | #22 | |
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July 26th, 2011, 03:12 PM | #23 |
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Looks great Jim!!
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July 26th, 2011, 03:32 PM | #24 | |
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July 26th, 2011, 08:25 PM | #25 |
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I forgot to tell you one thing. The rack came with a nice 200 page Twisted Throttle catalog. In there, it shows that Alu-rack has adapter plates for many popular Topcases, like Givi and Coocase. This might come handy for some of you who already have top case(s).
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May 12th, 2012, 02:50 PM | #26 |
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I don't see how to add pictures in a reply. I added this rack to my bike last week. It is a great little extension. Now I'll be able to tie my tent and underpad to something when I go camping. I recently put a large cooler on there and a passenger and away we went. So how do I add pictures? I see where it lets me indicate a url but I want to get them off my pc. bill e bob
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May 12th, 2012, 02:52 PM | #27 |
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May 13th, 2012, 08:32 PM | #28 | |
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Awesome! Looks like I'll have to add this to the to-do list!
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May 14th, 2012, 06:19 AM | #30 |
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Installed the Twisted Throttle trunk mount & bolted a Pelican 1200 case directly to the mount.
Works great! Last futzed with by exploring/carolina; May 14th, 2012 at 07:47 AM. |
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May 15th, 2012, 03:33 AM | #31 |
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May 15th, 2012, 05:26 AM | #32 |
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Exp/Carolina: That setup looks like it belongs. I'm still, experimenting to find a box that fits the bike. The soft cooler is the most functional so far, but when it's empty, the bungees scrunch it down and it looks uncool. The tent and sleeping bag look much better on there, but I'm not ready to hit the road yet.
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May 15th, 2012, 06:26 AM | #33 |
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The Pelican case is tough & small. It's large enough to keep tools & everything need to repair/inflate a tubeless tire with some other items.
It's also easy using a cargo net to secure rain gear, bed rolls, ect. in front of the box on the rear seat, so you can still get in the box without removing the stuff secured with the cargo net Thanks Guys! |
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June 10th, 2012, 06:26 PM | #34 |
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I installed the alu-rack on my ninjette as well as the monokey adapter so I could use a Givi 46L. First day after the install, I went for a ride on the highway, encountered some bumpy roads, and my givi flew towards the center divider (luckily traffic was light and no one was hit).
I contacted twisted throttle, told them what happened, and showed them what was left of the quick release bolts. Only the bottom portion was left, the top appeared to have been cut cleanly off. With no difficulties or arguments, Twisted Throttle replaces the adapter plate and the GIVI (even though I hadn't purchased the givi from them). It's been about a month, I've had no problems with my new alu-rack or givi. In fact, I barely use my car as the GIVI provides all the storage I need for day to day living. If only I lived someplace where it didn't snow . |
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June 10th, 2012, 07:09 PM | #35 |
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Hi Sky20: Wow that's a scary story. I'm glad it turned out ok. Is the broken Givi usable or fixable?
I really like my rack. Even when I don't have anything tied to it, it makes the bike look bigger. I sometimes strap a cooler on there with bungies, or my backpack. billEbob |
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September 18th, 2012, 06:26 AM | #36 |
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Alu-rack needs plate for side cases
The Alu-rack is sweet but there needs to be something to mount side cases on the NewGen This needs to be addressed by the aftermarket, smething that would be easily removed would be the ideal but so long as it mounts Givi Case like te 35's so they easily taken on/off would be okay.
Does anyone make such a rack?
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September 18th, 2012, 09:03 AM | #37 |
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Their headquarters is about 5 miles from my house. Cool place. Get in touch with them, maybe they will build it if the demand is there.
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September 18th, 2012, 09:31 AM | #38 | |
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When you say near you, your talking about Twisted Thorttle . SW-Motto Tech actually makes them, they're in the UK (I think). Anyway I sent them an email.
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September 18th, 2012, 07:17 PM | #39 | |
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September 20th, 2012, 09:39 PM | #40 |
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Got an email back from Twisted Throtle, authorized distributor or Mototech.
There are NO PLANS to produce aside case mount for this rack. Have any of you looked at the thread over on the Ninjette Wiki Page about Storage/Luggage http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Givi_Rack
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