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thepod · 06-01-2009, 04:57 PM

Since there is no rear rack available for the FZ6R as of yet, I decided to make a quick and dirty mount for a top case.

The top case is itself is a JC Whitney cheapo model - $90 or so.
I bought an extra seat from the dealer $160 (actually negotiated into the selling price).

...and did this

http://picasaweb.google.com/Adam.Mir...eat=directlink

It fits pretty solidly. Took me about 1 hour to do. Can't take credit for the idea, cause I've seen it done before, but it is easy and should do in a pinch. All the bolts and mounting hardware comes with the case, so really all you have to do is line things up and drill. On the plus side, if you don't want the top case or the mounting plate on at all, you can just swap out for a different rear seat.

06-01-2009, 05:56 PM

Cool!

If you waited for a while, you could get that seat cheap from members who swap theirs to aftermarkets. Infact Ron Ayers could have this for much cheaper.

thepod · 06-01-2009, 11:08 PM

Yeah, couldn't wait though. Need it for the Hell's Canyon Rally in two weeks.

calltrex · 04-19-2010, 06:44 PM

is that the medium or large one? helmet fit in it?

calltrex · 04-19-2010, 06:45 PM

i like this one too

TRAVEL TRUNK WITH BACKREST AND SPOILER - JCWhitney

Yone · 04-19-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepod

Since there is no rear rack available for the FZ6R as of yet, I decided to make a quick and dirty mount for a top case.

The top case is itself is a JC Whitney cheapo model - $90 or so.
I bought an extra seat from the dealer $160 (actually negotiated into the selling price).

...and did this

Picasa Web Albums - Adam - FZ6R

It fits pretty solidly. Took me about 1 hour to do. Can't take credit for the idea, cause I've seen it done before, but it is easy and should do in a pinch. All the bolts and mounting hardware comes with the case, so really all you have to do is line things up and drill. On the plus side, if you don't want the top case or the mounting plate on at all, you can just swap out for a different rear seat.

Good work! Looks professionally done.

calltrex · 04-19-2010, 06:57 PM

Id like to get the factory extension and fab a topcase onto it.

matt_not_andrew · 04-27-2010, 07:28 AM

I've got the GIVI top rack and side cases - wasn't cheap but very functional for carrying loads. I haven't got the top box installed in thie picture but you get the idea.

I take it from your seat setup you don't carry passengers often?

06-01-2009, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
thepod Junior Member Bike: fz6r Join Date: May 2009 Location: oregon Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Top Case on the cheap Since there is no rear rack available for the FZ6R as of yet, I decided to make a quick and dirty mount for a top case. The top case is itself is a JC Whitney cheapo model - $90 or so. I bought an extra seat from the dealer $160 (actually negotiated into the selling price). ...and did this http://picasaweb.google.com/Adam.Mir...eat=directlink It fits pretty solidly. Took me about 1 hour to do. Can't take credit for the idea, cause I've seen it done before, but it is easy and should do in a pinch. All the bolts and mounting hardware comes with the case, so really all you have to do is line things up and drill. On the plus side, if you don't want the top case or the mounting plate on at all, you can just swap out for a different rear seat.

06-01-2009, 05:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
CrazyBiker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Top Case on the cheap Cool! If you waited for a while, you could get that seat cheap from members who swap theirs to aftermarkets. Infact Ron Ayers could have this for much cheaper.

06-01-2009, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
thepod Junior Member Bike: fz6r Join Date: May 2009 Location: oregon Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Top Case on the cheap Yeah, couldn't wait though. Need it for the Hell's Canyon Rally in two weeks.

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04-19-2010, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
calltrex Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada Posts: 153 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	is that the medium or large one? helmet fit in it?

04-19-2010, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
calltrex Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada Posts: 153 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts	i like this one too TRAVEL TRUNK WITH BACKREST AND SPOILER - JCWhitney

04-27-2010, 07:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
matt_not_andrew Junior Member Bike: XJ6 Diversion Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I've got the GIVI top rack and side cases - wasn't cheap but very functional for carrying loads. I haven't got the top box installed in thie picture but you get the idea. I take it from your seat setup you don't carry passengers often?

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