That is an MOT failure in UK -
By removing the rear footrests to mount the rack is a no no I'm afraid. If there is seat where a pillion can sit, there must be footrests, even though you never carry one or intend to.
I found out to my cost a couple of years ago, my Ducati didn't have pillion footrests but there was a seat for one.
Don't want anyone to get caught out by a over enthusiastic / jobs worth MOT tester.
By removing the rear footrests to mount the rack is a no no I'm afraid. If there is seat where a pillion can sit, there must be footrests, even though you never carry one or intend to.
I found out to my cost a couple of years ago, my Ducati didn't have pillion footrests but there was a seat for one.
Don't want anyone to get caught out by a over enthusiastic / jobs worth MOT tester.