Monday, March 19, 2018

Motus MST and MSTR rear rack- UPDATE!



The Motus rear rack developed HERE and listed for sale HERE has an update!

The rear rack requires the factory 'rear deck' with 47L Givi top case option. This top case is called a Givi Monokey with a factory plastic mounting plate. The rack below replaces the Givi Monokey plate. Motus also sells a 30L Givi topcase called a 'Monolock'. This rack does not fit that option. Thank you Givi for making that so confusing.

The rack was modified slightly from the prototype by removing the rear rubber bumper holes. These were determined not to be needed and were only caused difficulty in mounting the top case.

The laser cutter that is used to make this plate has made other motorcycle parts to my design in the past for other brands of bikes. My Guzzi Stelvio rear rack and tool tube have been the most popular sold through AF1 Racing in Texas. Running a batch of Motus racks with a recent tool tube order has reduced the cost of the Motus rack significantly. This cost is only on the first five racks produced and may not continue with the next order.

Cost of the Motus rear rack is now $100 plus shipping. 
Send an email to kirbseepe@yahoo.com to request one.

Supplied:




Left rack is an un-coated 2nd version of the rack. Right is the original prototype with the box bumpers that were removed in the 2nd version. All will be shipped powder coated.
Powder coated 12ga stainless steel plate laser cut as shown above. Rack is coated in 7-13% gloss textured powder to closely match the Motus finish.



3/16" thick HDPE water jet cut spacer between the factory rear deck and this rack. HDPE is UV stable and does not absorb water. These are much more durable and similar cost to 3D printed units. 




Hardware included:
  • (4) M8x1.25x16mm, 18-8 stainless, button head hex drive screws 
  • (4) M8, 18-8 stainless, washers
The above hardware replaces the factory 'deck' hardware for consistency.
  • (4) M6x1x16mm, 18-8 stainless, black oxide, button head hex drive screws
  • (4) M6, 18-8 stainless, washers
  • (4) M6x1 nylon insert, stainless lock nuts
The above hardware, with spacer, mounts the new rack to the factory deck.
  • (1) set of Givi E115F hardware set provided that includes: pyramid latch, rubber bumpers, and mushroom head spacers. All other Givi hardware is replaced with the below
  • (2) M6x1x16mm, 18-8 stainless, button head tamper resistant torx drive screws
  • (2) M6 18-8 stainless, washers
  • (2) M6x1x16mm, 18-8 stainless, flat head hex drive screws (mushroom spacers)
  • (2) M6x1 nylon insert, stainless lock nuts
  • (1) T27 tamper resistant torx drive bit
Anti-seize compound suggested on hardware used for the pyramid latch and stainless hardware attaching the factory rack.




Rear soft bag mounted to new rear rack. Easy storage for shorter day trips.


Great method to strap the soft bag- I throw out the factory straps and use RokStraps of the smaller type like those found HERE. Cutting the adjustable end shorter makes for a clean look and the bag does not move with this system. Highly suggested.