Stef
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If you're going to use Givi cases, you need the the fasteners to be countersunk. If not, these other solutions are golden.
Whatever.....Those appear to be regular Countersunk washers...
not fillers...
Thanks for the heads up. I think most of the hardware has been delivered so now I have to put it all together and see what plays nice.If you're going to use Givi cases, you need the the fasteners to be countersunk. If not, these other solutions are golden.
I think the OEM doesn't have the same failure point due to the hardware they used.So then it's safe to assume that the Altrider stuff is no better than OEM?
It's not really a valid comparison.So then it's safe to assume that the Altrider stuff is no better than OEM?
The universal GIVI one should work. I have the Altrider bracket kit, as well, but haven't removed it from the packaging.Curious about which monokey adapter kits folks may have used on their Altrider plates. Revzilla shows one kit that Altrider sells for $29.97 and a very similar kit that Givi sells for about $12.00. Just wondering if there is something special about the Altrider kit that merits the additional cost. The only difference I see is that the Altrider kit has stick on bumpers for the plate that may or may not stay stuck on, while the Givi kit has bumpers that would require you drill a small hole to pop their bases through. I'm looking to mount a Givi Dolomiti 46 box, if that makes any difference in your advice.
Thanks
Thanks for the quick reply and the caveat. I read about the stress failures, but mine is on a 2013 bike and has never exhibited any problems. I had a "cheap" box mounted on it at first and saw no problems. I use a topcase mostly as a place to stow my helmet, not for freight hauling, so it typically has no more than the weight of the box and whatever forces the wind may exert on it. I'm also talking about probably 90% road use, so shock stress isn't much of a threat.The universal GIVI one should work. I have the Altrider bracket kit, as well, but haven't removed it from the packaging.
Now that said I would strongly urge you not to do this. These racks are structurally weak and, overall, a flawed product. I wouldn't put a heavy load on it at all.
Do you have the rack it in the high position?Thanks for the quick reply and the caveat. I read about the stress failures, but mine is on a 2013 bike and has never exhibited any problems. I had a "cheap" box mounted on it at first and saw no problems. I use a topcase mostly as a place to stow my helmet, not for freight hauling, so it typically has no more than the weight of the box and whatever forces the wind may exert on it. I'm also talking about probably 90% road use, so shock stress isn't much of a threat.
Yes, it is up on the triangular base.Do you have the rack it in the high position?
Or, more appropriately, trapezoidal base.Yes, it is up on the triangular base.
Well it is at least a good deal stronger on that base but I’d still remove the top case frequently and check for stress fractures around the countersunk mounting holes so that if you do end up developing a problem you can catch it early.Or, more appropriately, trapezoidal base.