Just want to be clear. Yes that can be removed, but it also can be rotate to a variety of positions. Try to visualize raising and lowering that bar around the the end bolts. It could well be that could work (or at least be out of the way) for people that have altered the rear fender or used a Tail Tidy. For me, I simply put the bar on, raised it so it supported the rear fender to my personal preference, then tightened. I initially thought about a Tail Tidy, and all the other solutions for the rear fender, but after I saw these BRMoto side racks I knew what the answer for me was to the problem of the rear fender.
Update: I am still awaiting a call back from BRMoto - they are super good at communication, so I am sure contact will be made soon if it is possible. The largest variable in the schedule last we communicated was my availability, getting the prototype to me, my evaluation to see if there needs to be any changes which would require another round of changes & evaluation - but the rack fits perfectly, 100% fit first time around. So I would assume the date they will be available should be much 'firmer' now. Just thought I would give an update, I realize many of you would like the rear rack asap.
This is absolutely happening! Fingers crossed that things go smoothly and it's available soon. Wallet is at the ready.
Update: Just talked to them on the phone, they will give an update later today in this thread. If an update does not happen for 24 more hours, please do not panic, it sounds like they are *super* busy... so if you could possibly avoid calling them to ask about this rear rack, and let them give updates in this thread, that would be fantastic. If updates do not happen for some reason, I will make additional contact. I am aware of the keen interest in this project.
I started a poll here: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/do-you-plan-on-buying-brmotos-truly-beefy-rear-rack.34449/ It would be great if we could get some idea how many might be sold.
If we say to much here, we could impact the pricing in the wrong way. For the record, I said I'd buy in the poll. I also told BR Moto a while back that I'd buy the instant they are available. I think there stuff is fairly priced, I have no reason to believe that this item won't be. I don't expect it to be $130, like some other models, as this one is more complicated. I don't expect it to be $280 either, it's not as complicated as a set of hoops. Well, at least not as much material. It's really not a rear rack, it's a rear rack system, comprising both the rack, and the necessary infrastructure. SW-Motech option is $130. Not nearly as much beef. Available? Hepco Becker option is $150. Even less beef. Available? Rugged Exposure will probably make you something for <$1k Touratech option $115, a pretty cover that hides the plastic and adds no real value, Avaialble? We'll know soon.
If you ever get a chance to meet the guy who runs BRMoto - do it. Great guy. I believe the pricing will be reasonable. In my personal situation, a beefy rear rack will save at least 67 gallons of fuel every year, I've been over stressing that OEM rack greatly and have been quite surprised it has lasted as long as it has, but great care has been taken. Go to their site and try to order that, they require an adapter plate to be purchased and the least expensive is $40. That isn't really a solution except for the lightest applications (personal opinion).
Why don't you give more detail here: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/beefier-rear-rack-replacement-options.32885/
It's prettier, but I like the functionality of the slightly larger, square, brmoto version with strap loops on all sides.
Thanks for the feed back from everyone and thanks to Coffee for posting up the pictures and info!! Top rack is designed to work with our side racks and will work best in that configuration. We will have a option for mounting without our side racks. Powder coated black steel frame with Aluminium top rack all mounting hardware with be included as well as install instructions Rotopax ready weight: 6lbs available 2-3 weeks around Aug 8th price - mounting with our side racks 206.99 without our side racks: TBA Thanks for all the support. Berg
Great news, and I'm glad the production units will happen soon. I edited your post as shown, I believe that is what you meant. If you meant to say 'are' instead of 'our' feel free to change it back, or let me know and I can do that.
Just noticed this bit, I am supposed to have a couple of Rotopax tanks shipped to me, good to know the rack will be ready for them.
