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I love the looks of the F6B but want to be able to put a 55 litre GIVI trunk on the back for extra storage and a backrest for my girlfriend when she comes along.
Is there a way to install a monokey adapter on the OEM rack or will I need to get an aftermarket rack like the one available from Twisted Throttle (Twisted Throttle Steel Rack Toprack For Honda F6B '13-'16) to do this?
Many thanks.
I have a 45 litre monolock givi case mounted on oem rack on my 2013 f6b using the universal mount . They also have a universal mount for a monkey case.
I used the twisted throttle, as it sits the case closer to the bike. The universal givi mount on the standard rack lifts it around 1-1/2".. I use the 47L unit. SWMBO loves the backrest.... (I know but I didn't want a FULL blown Goldwing)
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Originally Posted by terryboyle
I went with the Twisted Throttle rear rack with Monokey adapters and a GIVI 46L E460 top case. The 46L case has "very slight" interference with the radio antenna but being flexible it works out fine. A 55L case may present a problem with the antenna. The Twisted Throttle rack is great and designed so you can easily use bungees if not using the case. I'd buy the setup again in a heartbeat. Very reasonably priced also. One thing to note, you must use the mounting hardware that comes with the rack, the stock Honda hardware will not fit. Also, the seat can still be removed / installed with no problems or interference with the rack.
2015F6B,
I have the exact same set up as you described above and I am extremely happy with it. I have a rack on my other bike that I can switch the Givi trunk to if that's the flavor of the day. Great set up and like you said, I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
Did you drill the top cover lid pieces or buy the pre-drilled ones from a Honda dealer?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryster
Looks great, really appreciate the comment that it sits the the case closer to the bike, does it affect the position of the trunk for how close it is to the passenger?
Many thanks
Could I trouble you to post a couple of photos of the rack and the rack with the trunk installed?Quote:
Originally Posted by drifter
thanks so much.
You can definitely use your stock rack, it just takes a little BFH work. Put it in a vise to flatten the bend, use a larger faced hammer to fine tune. Once it is flat it will accommodate the universal rack. I put the 47 on my 13' and it works great. Might go to the 55 for added storage ( week long stuff).Quote:
Originally Posted by terryboyle
The GIVI stuff is really nice.
Good Luck
thanks for the advice.
:cheers:
Yes, had to drill the top cover lid pieces. A template is furnished with the rack to do this and is fairly accurate. Take you time and get it just right, you won't be sorry. When the case is mounted, it's perfect to use as a passenger backrest. A backrest pad is available with the trunk but I didn't get it since I only ride solo.Quote:
Originally Posted by terryboyle
The Twisted Throttle set-up is excellent. I put on a 56 liter case. Did have to remove the antenna with a case this large. Relocated it under the seat with a zip tie.
That is a nice setup!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jhox
Yesterday I picked up a V47 Givi case, backrest and mounting kit at Twisted Throttle and after installing the back rack I really didn't like how it sloped upward, at the opposite of the bike's tail end that slopes down. With the case on it didn't look as bad but it still looked a bit odd to me. So I decided to remove the plate and use the shorter front bushing on the back of the mounting bracket. For the front I cut one of the long rear bushings in half and used them in the front. I put the plate back on and it slopes is in the same direction as the tail, the case sits closer to the bike and it looks way better.
Here's mine setup. This is a Honda trunk but made by Givi. I also had the backrest custom made for it.
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Cool Hand Luke - just getting around to this project, what rack is under the Honda trunk and what size trunk would that be?
Trunk and Rack.... Attaches to the standard Honda rack for me.... GIVI 52 liter
that looks really good and keeps the weight down low. what was involved in getting that on?
many thanks,
Terry
I have a Kury trailer hitch, one that comes straight out normal, the small type of receiver. The 9" receiver has a 3" rise to hold it above the muffler heat some. Most racks are inbetween the mufflers but mine is much larger. I custom made it from all aluminum diamondplate and Alum angle that I got at a salvage yard, I then put a angle on the bottm to further deflect the exhaust heat downward. When loaded I attach the lic plate to rear of rack.
One of the cases is a GIVI. The one on the bottom that gets beat up more is a look alike after market from ebay. This is how I attached it to the Receiver on the bottom. Also the GiVi bracket for the top one.
Thanks for posting the pictures.
I made my own mount and fitted this Kawasaki Nomad trunk to my F6. Wife loves it and it can be on or off the bike in 10 minuets. Tail/brake light is wired through the hole for the back rest in the Corbin seat (now). It goes well with the bikes lines and i'm still tossing around the idea of painting it blue to match. This trunk kit is not an inexpensive option though at $1500 for the kit but I had it for my prior Vaquero.
I have neither the tools nor the skills to do the this cool stuff
:cheers:
Sorry for delayed response, just read your post today.Quote:
Originally Posted by terryboyle
The rack I used was from ebay, I liked it because it is flat, fairly thin and strong. It may not be available any longer. The trunk is actual Honda accessory trunk for another bike, possibly NT700V. I had it painted to match. I think it is 45 liters capacity.
I know i''m a bit late here... but what is the trunk in this photo? Looks like a Harley..... Year etc would be great!Quote:
Originally Posted by mtcgun
Thanks
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Tour-P...xWQutH&vxp=mtr
After market ones are available on eBay
Thanks!:icon_mrgreen:Quote:
Originally Posted by Vondawg