June 23rd, 2012, 06:24 PM | #1 |
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Twisted Throttle Alu- Rack Toprack & Garage Pro Motorcycle Travel Trunk
Weeeeelllllll...I finally bit the bullet and bought a Twisted Throttle Alu-Rack Toprack. It was hard to swallow paying $119 plus shipping but I am going to say it is awesome! The rack is far more sturdy then I expected it and pretty easy to install. I have only had it on for a couple rides (one 215 miler and today's 359 miler) and I am already in love with it. I bought it to make my little commuting Ninja better to go to work and back with BUT now I am realizing I have just turned this little girl into a touring bike. Today I stuck a cooler, snacks, and a few other essentials and went off on a LOOOONNNGGG ride! It was awesome to just pop open, get what I need and not worry about bungees and tie downs and such. I added a Garage Pro Motorcycle Travel Trunk from JC Whitney for $49 and they work great together. The trunk is probably bigger then most would prefer but I am pleased with it. I recommend BOTH!
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June 23rd, 2012, 08:17 PM | #2 |
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Great looking travel trunk.
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June 23rd, 2012, 08:22 PM | #3 |
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Looks great!
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June 24th, 2012, 05:24 PM | #4 |
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Could one transport pizzas securely on this rack?
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June 24th, 2012, 06:39 PM | #5 |
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I am sure you could probably do some small modofication to the rack to make it easy to carry pizzas since the actual plate on the rack is not all that big....It carried my Chinese just fine as is!!
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June 24th, 2012, 06:43 PM | #6 |
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Holy crap why did I never think of being a chinese food delivery guy. I'm really excited now can't wait to get back from vacation and try for said job
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June 25th, 2012, 04:45 AM | #7 |
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I've had my alu rack for ayear now and love it still. Sometimes I'll take the top rack off if I'll just be around town, but most of the time it stays on. All my bikes get a rear rack eventually. I also have the JC whitney top case
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June 25th, 2012, 05:07 AM | #8 |
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@Snake & @Alex - Thanks!
@Old Lemon - Glad I could inspire you to rise up! @Bosgarage57 - I really wanted it to make commuting back and forth to work easier. My "2 up partner in crime" is excited about the backrest AND being able to buy more when we stop at stores then just what will fit in the book bag she normally carries Have you had any issues with the JC Whitney box coming lose? I am contemplating putting one or possibly 2 bolts thru the box straight to the rack for security/safety reasons and only when riding 2 up with her BUT using butterfly nuts to be able to take the box on and off easily. Any suggestions on that? |
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June 25th, 2012, 07:00 AM | #9 |
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You could add the SW-MOTECH Alu-Rack Topcase Adapter Plate for attaching Soft Luggage. It should have enough surface area to place pizzas on.
Or.... If you wanted to get crazy you could add a Coocase S50 Astra topcase, Volt edition. It has power inside of the case if you purchase the optional accessory charger ($19.99). If you had a pizza bag to plug into a cig lighter you would be all set. |
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June 25th, 2012, 08:07 AM | #10 |
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Ive had mine for a year now, not counting all the other top boxes I've used on different bikes, and have never had 1 fall off. However, if you feel iffy about it, put a bolt through the box onto the rack to ease your mind.
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June 25th, 2012, 09:01 AM | #11 |
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I have the AluRack with the adapter for CooCase. Twisted Throttle has quality stuff. They are a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for and they stand behind their products. My NT 700 is set up for long distance touring--which I plan to do when I stop being so busy.
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June 25th, 2012, 09:15 AM | #12 | |
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July 2nd, 2012, 08:47 AM | #13 |
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Yes, either of the two items will fit as long as you have the SW-MOTECH Alu-Rack for the 2008- EX250 / Ninja 250 (new gen).
Keep in mind - you do not need the SW-MOTECH Alu-Rack Topcase Adapter Plate for attaching Soft Luggage to put the S50 Volt Coocase onto the Alu-Rack. The Coocase ships with a bolt-on adapter plate that connects to the Al-Rack that makes the Coocase removable. You could also order a quick-lock adapter plate that removes via 3 quarter turn fasteners. Either plate will supply power to the Coocase S50 Volt. The quick lock plate is an alternative if you do not want the plastic plate on the bike when you are not using the case. When removed it provides a more streamlined look to the rear of the bike and shows off the engineered lines of the Alu-rack. The quick-lock adapter plate looks like this: What Twisted Throttle carries for the Ninja 250s: I hope this helps and doesn't confuse you folks at all... If it does try calling our Customer Service number and speaking with one of our Gear Experts or our Tech Support people. 855-255-5550 They are quite knowledgeable and helpful. Kevin from Twisted Throttle |
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January 31st, 2013, 05:43 AM | #14 | |
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January 31st, 2013, 10:26 AM | #15 |
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I really wish someone would make one of these that puts the top case over the passenger seat so it doesn't look like a g*dam goiter hanging off the back of the bike.
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January 31st, 2013, 11:14 AM | #16 | |
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January 31st, 2013, 06:02 PM | #17 |
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topcase
You're right it would be better positioned over the rear axle. When the rack and case mounting plate arrive I'm going to see what I can do to move the case as close towards me as I can. It will even look better. I'm going to mount a couple of bungee buggies on the side of the case facing me. That way I can use a bungee net to Rok strap to secure my Eureka Timberline 4 man tent if need be.
Will try and post pictures of the mounting and Daytona trip
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January 31st, 2013, 06:30 PM | #18 |
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February 1st, 2013, 05:31 AM | #19 |
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Hahaha. Goiter.
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February 1st, 2013, 07:40 AM | #20 |
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I almost wish I hadn't bought a used Ventura rack. Does anyone have a comparison of both racks? Like the weight it can rake, etc
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February 1st, 2013, 10:49 AM | #21 |
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I like that seat one, but whoever's bike that is must be going for 3 months or so
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February 1st, 2013, 11:08 AM | #22 |
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February 1st, 2013, 11:13 AM | #24 |
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LOL where you doing wheelies the whole way home??
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February 1st, 2013, 11:58 AM | #25 |
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Hec cut the stock rotor down at his shop
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The rotor is the OEM rotor that came on the bike, it has a little RojoRacing magic done to it I posted about the rotor when i first did it a year ago and offered to cut anyone's rotor $70 for one or a minimum group buy of 3 rotors for $50 each. Plus shipping. |
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February 1st, 2013, 04:30 PM | #27 | |
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Hayabusa Ventura Rack
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The drawback is that you can't lock it and you have to haul out a rain cover every time it rains or just ride with it on. The racks are well made and worth what they are asking. I bought my set up used as well which provided excellent value. Hope this helps. Wardie
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February 1st, 2013, 06:32 PM | #28 |
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Thanks wardie.
@rojoracing53, I meant "take", not "rake" I need to buy a lockable trunk for my ventura.
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I can make more mounting brackets for the NewGen ninjas but other bike I would need to have in person to design a plate. |
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June 19th, 2013, 12:07 PM | #30 |
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Installed the Alu-Rack on my bike this weekend, and I can't recommend it more. All things considered, it's relatively inexpensive, and mounts SOLIDLY without touching plastics or painted surfaces. It's really very well designed. I installed mine in about 20min., but only because I was moving very slowly and methodically. You really could do it in 10min.
That being said, I ordered a topcase that is too small for my tastes. I intend to put it up in Marketplace at the end of the summer, but if anyone is interested send me a PM. Alex, hopefully you'll agree this is more of a review and update than an actual solicitation.
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