GSCraig
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So, scored 1st BMW last month ('06 R1200GS ABS), and doing BMW MOA Rally end of June... and I gotta pack some shite boysNgirls. We're only camping without cooking (other 'n coffee very 1st thing in am), but we'z camping. I pretty much got gear and am smart enough to watch videos to learn that I won't need to bring my Kitchen Sink and heavier stuff goes in the Pannier v. high up in the Tank Bag!!!
What I have little info on is this Whale Tail, Luggage Rack, Pillion Plate set
I AM SUPPOSED TO GET
on my Bike.
I've got a (Pillion) Plate to replace the passenger seat already (allows more straps). When I receive my "Luggage Plate" I call it, it will be some 18" x 13" to affix to my 2nd story, upper deck, or whatever we call that area where one might be tempted to attach a Top Box.
Can I attach to that Upper Deck and the sub-frame if I have holes in the right places on the Luggage Plate?
And am I correct to say that one would NOT want to anchor only to that 'plastic' (right?) Upper Deck on the Tail because it is not built for that weight?
And so ONE way to add an increased surface area for my 50/35L Dry Bags across my Tail is to attach a Luggage Plate even over and through this Upper Deck and to the Sub-Frame (effectively making this Upper Deck my 'Legs' to stand up my Luggage Plate?
I don't want to have to add one of those that look like it was on the back of someone's old Honda CB750 where it attached to the sub-frame from the side and then extends/floats out over & past the taillight for more 'Bags can be strapped here' surface area... looks solid but not aesthetically appealing. 'Also looks like it'd make wheelie-ing easier!!!
Anybody got tips on assembling this correctly. Part of me wants to delete entirely this Upper Deck though to replace it'd be impossible... no stock for my Bike if a manufacturer makes it at all. I'm really concerned I can accomplish all this before the trip as it sure ain't no bolt on what I've assembled for my Parts List now. I'm pretty creative but this is something to make sure I get right.
And I'll continue my research in this Forum... 'lotta helpful stuff here.
Thanks!
What I have little info on is this Whale Tail, Luggage Rack, Pillion Plate set
I AM SUPPOSED TO GET
on my Bike.
I've got a (Pillion) Plate to replace the passenger seat already (allows more straps). When I receive my "Luggage Plate" I call it, it will be some 18" x 13" to affix to my 2nd story, upper deck, or whatever we call that area where one might be tempted to attach a Top Box.
Can I attach to that Upper Deck and the sub-frame if I have holes in the right places on the Luggage Plate?
And am I correct to say that one would NOT want to anchor only to that 'plastic' (right?) Upper Deck on the Tail because it is not built for that weight?
And so ONE way to add an increased surface area for my 50/35L Dry Bags across my Tail is to attach a Luggage Plate even over and through this Upper Deck and to the Sub-Frame (effectively making this Upper Deck my 'Legs' to stand up my Luggage Plate?
I don't want to have to add one of those that look like it was on the back of someone's old Honda CB750 where it attached to the sub-frame from the side and then extends/floats out over & past the taillight for more 'Bags can be strapped here' surface area... looks solid but not aesthetically appealing. 'Also looks like it'd make wheelie-ing easier!!!
Anybody got tips on assembling this correctly. Part of me wants to delete entirely this Upper Deck though to replace it'd be impossible... no stock for my Bike if a manufacturer makes it at all. I'm really concerned I can accomplish all this before the trip as it sure ain't no bolt on what I've assembled for my Parts List now. I'm pretty creative but this is something to make sure I get right.
And I'll continue my research in this Forum... 'lotta helpful stuff here.
Thanks!