Rack. Can someone clarify please

[werewasi]

OK so I'm in Australia which will make it possible that the HONDA parts situation is a little different but: -------

I need a rack for my NC 700S but not because I want to fit cases, merely something that I can tie my bag and camp gear to.
Honda make a rack and I've seen pics of bikes here with the OEM fitted and the notes about cutting the side panels.

I went to the dealer to get this rack and he tells me that the rack (part no. 08L72 MGSD 70 ) is available on order only ex japan but that I also need the stay kit ( 08L74 MGSD 70).
I can see some toggle things to lock the cases on but these don't interest me.

Why do I need the stay kit? . Can't I just get the rack?

 

[670cc]

(My comments assume the S rack works the same as the X rack). You can buy the Honda rack but you cannot install it without changing out the side rails (stays). The stock side rails (stays) do not have mounting points for the rack. Honda elected to sell the side rails separate from the rack itself. It sounds to me like the rack was an after thought, and the way it's implemented is rather wasteful and costly.

There are also other aftermarket rack options available besides Honda.

Greg

 

[MZ5]

My reply is similar to Greg's. I do wonder whether the 'accessory' rails (stays) are stronger, for carrying not only the saddlebags and cargo, but the top case and cargo, too. Still, one might think/hope that a standard factory grab rail would be installed at the factory that was multipurpose. Oh, well...

 

[duk2n]

Maybe one of these is what you're looking for:



This one can be use with a topcase as well:

 

[Jarvis]

All this rack talk is makin me.....well.......hungry

 

[Cyclerosis]

The Hepco Becker rack is strong and can be used to mount a universal plate on top of it. Google Image Result for http://www.motomachines.com/assets/images/nc700s%20rear%20rack%20650.970%2001%2001%20close%20up.jpg

 

[Cyclerosis]

This is what the Krauser Rack looks like using the Hepco Becker kit.

 

[nemesis98]

Maybe one of these is what you're looking for:

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This one can be use with a topcase as well:

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DO you have a web link for that rack?

 

[duk2n]

DO you have a web link for that rack?

Yes, I have, look here: Hepco&Becker Startseite

 

[happy]

Johnakay makes perfectly good handcrafted ones....buy it from him.