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Beefier Rear Rack Replacement Options...

Coffee

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What commercially available options are there for a beefier mount than the stock rear rack?

Specifically: a rear rack the does not use, or attach to, the plastic rack that comes with the TR650s.

Option 1 - OEM from Husqvarna, which I do not believe anyone has obtained yet, this information came from a file called "my13Husq_aftersales.pdf" on Husqvarna-motorcyclesNA site:

Husqvarna PN: 85396Ø2 - Givi TRK46N (20.7” x 16.1” x 12.2” external(?) dimensions) and Husqvarna OEM rack.

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Or to get a beefier rear rack that seems to be available with the panniers.
Husqvarna PN: 8539598

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Or the beefier rear rack seems to be available with the"Weekender" kit.
Husqvarna PN: 8539668

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Or the Beefier rear rack seems to be available for the "Commuter" kit.
Husqvarna PN: 8539669

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Another picture I found someone put up of the OEM beefier rear rack:

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And for completeness, this is from a document of Givi usa site called Givi_usa_Accessories_Catalogue_ 2013.pdf:

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I believe several people mentioned someone named 'Berg' (Berg Briggs?) that was working on a beefier rear rack - any status reports on that? Where could that be purchased when it is available?

Anyone know of any other companies working on a beefier mount?

Anyone actually gotten an OEM Beefier rear rack?
 
Coffee said:
I believe several people mentioned someone named 'Berg' (Berg Briggs?) that was working on a beefier rear rack - any status reports on that? Where could that be purchased when it is available?

Anyone know of any other companies working on a beefier mount?

Anyone actually gotten an OEM Beefier rear rack?
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I spoke to Berg today and he said that he had a rear rack in development. After installing his side racks I am looking forward to the rear rack.
http://brmoto.com/br-moto-side-racks-husky-tr-650-terra-strada.html
 
krussell said:
There about 4 weeks out. I suspect it's made of metal. Based on other HB product I've seen, it's likely beefier than the stock rack by a bunch.
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I have absolutely no doubt that will be much beefier than the stock plastic rack - but from what I can tell, the part of the rack supporting weight is cantilevered, just like the stock plastic rack i.e. unsupported.
 
I love pictures of the underside of the mufflers. The main bolt that holds the mufflers on - does it connect to the sub-frame?
 
I've got the Givi Monokey side and top bags but am still waiting on the mounting hardware from SW-Motech along with a centerstand. They've promised shipment sometime this month. The Givi equipment appears to be very nicely crafted but I am not so sure how valuable the top opening (when mounted) will be in the greater scheme of things. The larger top case will definitely hold a full-sized modular (flip-up) helmet but not two (at least in my head size :-). Now, to see how crafty those Germans are in making proper mounting hardware...
 
I am finishing up a really simple rack that bolts on above the the BRMoto side racks. I am just using a 1/4" MDF plate covered in one layer of 11oz fiberglass cloth on each side, bolted in place with enough spacers to clear the rear plastic. Total price in materials is about $10. It is plenty stiff and should be adequately rugged for small loads, although I wouldn't put a 30lb top case on it. I will post up some pictures once it is finished.
 
Anything attaching to the subframe won't be able to support more than somewhere between 12 and 20lbs.
 
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