How to convert the rear seat for additional carrying capacity

[fredz43]

Today I was asked to do a short video on removing the rear seat and lowering the rack to provide for an area for additional carrying capacity, such as a duffle bag, tent or ?.

It is here on Niehaus Cycles youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/Niehauscycle#p/a/u/0/bEqJsfoodfs

BTW, how do you insert a youtube video instead of pasting the URL like I did?

Thanks

 

[fjr1300]

Nice to know. You could use your duffel or pack as a backrest.

 

[SpeedStar]

Use the insert Hyperlink button. Here it is for you just in case.


2012 Yamaha Tenere Luggage Rack Conversion

 

[fredz43]

Thanks for that, Devin. I clicked that link, but didn't get a place to paste the hyperlink.

 

[SpeedStar]

No problem, nice video BTW.

 

[Arrowsmith]

Ditto. Nice video with good info.

Thx.

 

[Kevhunts]

I like these kind of videos! It's always fun to walk into a dealership knowing more about the bike than the salesmen do! ;D

 

[mobyfubar]

Good video. Thanks, Fred!

 

[fredz43]

Glad you guys liked this video. The video editor cut out one comment I made about the two shorter bolts that are in the black plastic piece that is removed are the two bolts that are used in place of the two longer bolts that come out of the silver rack piece when used in this configuration.

Also in another thread Wasp mentioned that it is not possible to remove the side panel on the other side if you have crash bars that come up the side, as aftermarket ones do. That is because the black cover on the left (radiator) side comes off with the upper portion of blue (in the case of a blue bike) piece above it, so it is larger. Also the screws that hold the left panel on are regular screws, not the nice 1/4 turn screws that we have on the right side. I guess they figure that we won't be taking that side off as often,

 

[Koinz]

Man, we are going to know everything about this bike before even getting to ride it. I'm liking it more and more just learning about it.

Thanks

 

[Combo]

Thanks Fred!

I always wanted to know how that transition was performed.

Good job!

How about a Vid of the instrument Panel functions and displays :question:

 

[fredz43]

Thanks Fred!

I always wanted to know how that transition was performed.

Good job!

How about a Vid of the instrument Panel functions and displays :question:

Well, I would love to, but the Yamaha rep took the bike away today. You can see a little bit of it in the first video. That would have been a good idea and I should have asked you all what else you would like to see.


I'm glad he didn't come get it before I got my demo ride anyway. ;D

 

[HoebSTer]

Fred, It will be alright, I know you wanted to bond so badly for more time with the Super Ten, but you will just have to be patient and wait till May. Hang in there you'll recover!!! HAHAHAHA!!! They would be prying my hands off of it if i had it to drool over for a few days!!!

 

[Jakeboy]

It looks like the grab handles will have to come off in order to lay a long duffle (like a North Face large), crosswise, as you lose the height of the seat when you convert to the "deck", arrangement.

I'm thinking I may have to buy a "Wide Load", sign.

 

[AVGeek]

Once the rear rack has been lowered, can the pillion seat be re-installed for occasional use? I expect to keep mine in this configuration and ride 1-up 99% of the time, so just seeing if I can practice my usual lazi...errrr....efficiency for that last 1%...

 

[Koinz]

I expect to keep mine in this configuration and ride 1-up 99% of the time,

I was thinking the same thing. The only time I would ride two up would be if someone else's bike broke down and they needed a ride. Even then, for a short distance, they can ride the hard plastic for awhile. Is that where the term "hard ass" came from? )

 

[fredz43]

Once the rear rack has been lowered, can the pillion seat be re-installed for occasional use? I expect to keep mine in this configuration and ride 1-up 99% of the time, so just seeing if I can practice my usual lazi...errrr....efficiency for that last 1%...

I didn't try that, but I think it could. You can get to the two bolts in front of the pillion seat and it seems that the rear slips into a slot in the back of the silver thingy underneath it. So, I would say that I am 99% sure that you can. If not, you're on your own for that last 1%. ;D

 

[markjenn]

It looks like the grab handles will have to come off in order to lay a long duffle (like a North Face large), crosswise, as you lose the height of the seat when you convert to the "deck", arrangement.

I'm thinking I may have to buy a "Wide Load", sign.

If you're going crosswise with your duffle, I don't see any advantage to removing the seat (although perhaps other panniers might be more level with the top of the rack rather than the seat like the OEM panniers). The beauty of this arrangement is the ability to mount your duffle, tent, pad, chair, etc. "torpedo style", keep the bike relatively narrow, and keep the top of side boxes accessible. That's how I pack my V-Strom which has a rear seat level with the rear rack.

- Mark

 

[ptfjjj]

If you look on page 21 of the Wasp thread in the vender section on ADVrider, you'll see a picture of the flat rack setup with grab bars removed, and then a following picture where he puts the upper seat back on. I will attempt to post a link, but if it does not work, just navigate to the page yourself and have a look. It is kind of near the bottom of the page.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=595933&highlight=waspworks+xt1200z+evolution&page=21

 

[adventorider76]

Awesome video Fredz... Just the kind of stuff all us XT1200Z geeks need to get us through until May. I think this is a great way to set the bike up, and I'll probably use this set up to incorporate a back rest for touring sessions.



Ride on...


Blue Xtreme Touring 1200Z on order