self made luggage rack for my ftr - easy to remove almost invisible if not mounted

[holli]

i got my ftr last september and had only a few weeks to get 2000 km on it - till the snow was coming...
what i did miss during this time - that i could not carry anything with me (sure used a backpack) but i didn't want the tank pack,...
so i looked for the official and all after markets but could not find one that fitted my needs (all are extending the rear end....) - so i decided to make my own - based on the sw-motech quick connector which i have on my xjr since 2003 and they did work great till today.
if i do not had my topcase/side cases with me the mounts are almost invisible

so i ordered the long connector used on the right bottom side of the pic - 4x + 4x quick lock screws and a tank ring pro + quick mounts for top accessories 90,-- EUR
as i'm using the FTR 100% only single-seated - i used 10mm full carbon fiber for the connection and on the outside nice looking carbon fiber tubes where the other fitted into 12mm/10mm - apx. 50,-- EUR
and for the connection, i used from my balcony leftovers but this shouldn't be too expensive as well.
as mounting plate, i used 6mm carbon fibre plate 20x30 cm apx. 70,-- EUR
so this is how it looks like now - and i can mount all my sw-motech gear on it - and if not needed - i just need a coin and can remove it within one minute (just 4 quick lock screws)...
as it is still too cold and lots of snow in the mountains - i could not test it - i might just lower it a bit as it looks very high on the pic's but that is simple - just cutting the tubes - but first lets get it tested during rides
i might powder coat the connectors in black as well - but lets see...

 

[holli]

closer pic when mounted as i was not able to attach more than 10 pic's.

 

[DoingOK]

Wow.....quite impressive.

 

[American]

That’s a pretty slick way to set it up! Nice work.

 

[holli]

it took some time - till i got my powder coating setup and it worked as it should **gg**
but now the winter project is done and i'm waiting for the first ride - but it is still too cold in austria...
here are the final pic's of the final rack now all in black coated with black bolts...

and these mods - i put in place as well during this winter time...
-self-made luggage rack
-irc blipper
-rsd wheels + galfer break discs front
-rsd display re-location with self-made mount
-self-made water transfer print - carbon-look - number plates with stickers
-number plate holder from tank machine (fr) (left side)
-rear turn signals from tank machine
-break/clutch lever from raximo
-R&D crash pads
-mirrors changed
-rear shock white from mupo (it)
-new air filter K&N
-new spark plugs (iridium)
-S&S exhaust with Akrapovic link pipe (cat removed)
-tune from - Ryan @ Lloydzgarage
-mudguard rear wheel powerbronze (gb)
-carbon cover left/right by indian
-carbon cover oil left/right by indian
-carbon cover for chain by indian
-changed chain to fit bike - now red
-gilles adjustable handlebar risers
-todo rear sprocket 45/43 (both at home) + chain 114 in red will come on once i swap to the new wheels (rsd)
-- i will start with the 43 as the chain with 114 should work for 43 and 45 hopefully

 

[DoingOK]

Very nice work. I'm still waiting on my carbon fiber fuse covers (8 months) from Indian.

 

[holli]

Very nice work. I'm still waiting on my carbon fiber fuse covers (8 months) from Indian.

i ordered them and got them apx. 4 weeks later from my dealer in austria - hope yours will still arrive...

 

[Feverishjoker]

it took some time - till i got my powder coating setup and it worked as it should **gg**
but now the winter project is done and i'm waiting for the first ride - but it is still too cold in austria...
here are the final pic's of the final rack now all in black coated with black bolts...

and these mods - i put in place as well during this winter time...
-self-made luggage rack
-irc blipper
-rsd wheels + galfer break discs front
-rsd display re-location with self-made mount
-self-made water transfer print - carbon-look - number plates with stickers
-number plate holder from tank machine (fr) (left side)
-rear turn signals from tank machine
-break/clutch lever from raximo
-R&D crash pads
-mirrors changed
-rear shock white from mupo (it)
-new air filter K&N
-new spark plugs (iridium)
-S&S exhaust with Akrapovic link pipe (cat removed)
-tune from - Ryan @ Lloydzgarage
-mudguard rear wheel powerbronze (gb)
-carbon cover left/right by indian
-carbon cover oil left/right by indian
-carbon cover for chain by indian
-changed chain to fit bike - now red
-gilles adjustable handlebar risers
-todo rear sprocket 45/43 (both at home) + chain 114 in red will come on once i swap to the new wheels (rsd)
-- i will start with the 43 as the chain with 114 should work for 43 and 45 hopefully

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I heard they have a back box for an Indian FTR back rack love the one you have but looking for the bigger one for more long distance travel options

 

[holli]

with the plate i made - i'm able to mount any sw-motech kit on it - here are some examples - i'm even able to mount my old givi top case 46l on it - the same adapter is used as on my xjr 1300 sp /2001 - today the pic's are without the seat cowl.

 

[JDP]

That’s a slick job on the rack, where did you get those fittings to make it ?

 

[holli]

i bought the frame fittings from sw-motech - the same is used on my xjr - maybe there are better ones but at least i know them and how they looked like and do fit great on the ftr as well

4x sw-motech: KFT.00.064.001/B - Anbaublech Auspuff / Fußraste KFT S235J2. t=5,0 mm. Pulverbeschichtet RAL 9005.
4x sw-motech: CAM.00.KFT - Schnellverschluss-Ersatzteil Für EVO Kofferträger. QUICK-LOCK

then i made my own connector from stainless steel 3mm plate - simple bended 3 times and drilled a hole to fit the screw(quick lock) for mounting on the sw-motech bracket apx. 0,5cm x 4cm x 4cm x2cm
here are some pic's of the prototype made from alu - and a friend of mine capable of welding stainless steel made them and then i powder coat them black.



so this is a simple and i believe easy to make/use mounting system - if there are ftr owners out there which are interested - im might be able to provide more details or even produce this as a final product for their own assembly and mounting.

sorry that the bike is so dirty - but i'm waiting till my ECU comes back from the lloydz remote tuning center - hopefully today i get it and let's see it this makes a difference...

 

[holli]

so bike is ready for last big tour - fresh tire - first time without the DT-3 - here are some pics - how to setup my bike in travel mode and in city mode in less than 1 minute...

travel mode:


daily / city mode / mountain attack **gg**

 

[Helge]

Well done .... looking good mate 👍 👍