Can I use stock tail rack for Givi Case?

[matbaugh]

Hi all-
I haven't ever had a top case and am wondering if I need to purchase a different tail plate in order to mount either a Pelican case or a Givi plastic box to it.

Thanks!
-Matthew

 

[WJBertrand]

Don't know about the pelican, but yes, for the Givi you'll need their plate.


-Jeff

 

[matbaugh]

Hi Jeff-
What I mean is--do I need to take the plastic piece out from under the metal rack I would put the case on? The sticker on it says it only supports 10 lbs or so.
M

 

[WJBertrand]

Yes, the Givi plate replaces the OEM plastic rack


-Jeff

 

[Don in Lodi]

Many have used the AltRider tail rack to mount stuff to.

 

[matbaugh]

Got it--thanks.
Any alternatives to the Alt Rider rack?

 

[matbaugh]

Does anyone know if the 2014-2016 Alt Rider tail rack will fit my 2013?

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/altrider-luggage-rack-yamaha-xt1200z-super-tenere-2014-2016

 

[Don in Lodi]

I noticed Revzilla has the AltRider stuff marked funny. Their Pillion Rack and the Tail Rack are good back to Origin, 2010. The crash bars may or may not have that wide a fitment. Same with their belly pan. If you check out the AltRider web site you might be able to confirm part numbers across the years.
Confirmed; racks are the same, crash bars are the same, headlamp screen is the same, skid plate is different.

 

[cheesewhiz]

Do NOT trust the stock tail rack with anything.

Ask me how I know...

 

[Bryn]

Do NOT trust the stock tail rack with anything.

Ask me how I know...

How do you know ? ;D

 

[matbaugh]

Yeah-I'm curious too.

Oh, what would be even better--provide visual evidence that the tail rack stinks!

 

[tomatocity]

Search this forum and you might find a photo or two of broken OEM tail racks. Common sense should provide the rest. Read the load rating on the OEM tail rack. Personally I like the looks of the OEM tail rack and would keep it if I was going to use it only for an inline dry bag. The problem is putting too much load on plastic tail rack and then bouncing it down the road.

 

[cheesewhiz]

I'll take a photo of my cracked rack hung up on my wall.
I tried to mount a Caribou top box on it and, BOOM...cracked in two places.

Just sharing MY experience. YOUR mileage may vary.

::009::

 

[cheesewhiz]

Look...

 

[Bryn]

Look...

Now we know :-X

 

[bobbar]

I replaced the stock tailpiece with the touratech item. well made, structurally way stronger. bolted givi piece to that.