EDIT: On page 3 of this thread I have developed a subframe reinforcing plate system. For carrying any weight over about 10lbs the sub needs to be either welded with reinforcements or a bolt-on plate like my design. Failing to do so will result in a broken subframe. You have been warned. A fellow forum member went into more installation detail in this thread using my bolt-on plate design here: http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/te-630-sub-frame-mod.22225/ Original thread starts here. ******************** Just dropped my 630 off to Tom at Turbo City so they can develop a production prototype. They thought a couple of weeks with the bike but I'm not sure about how long before they can ship product. Since they make all their product themselves in their modern shop in Orange, California, I imagine they can bring it to market pretty quickly. This is their 'Borrego' rack: Their 'Sequoia' rack: The Sequoia with Cortech bags: And finally their 'Denali' rack and with bags: This is my favorite...their version of the rotopax. Theirs is the 'KOLPIN' container and holds 1.5gl. You can browse all of their products here: www.tciproductsusa.com Will keep ya posted as it develops.
I had their prototype rack on my KLR for 3 years with Cortech bags. On word.....Awesome! Super durable and the cortech bags are super tough and long lasting. i really abused them both. I don't know if i am ready to KLRize my TE yet though. I like the light weight of the TE over my KLR for the riding i do now.
I like their Borrego rack. Will probably go with that on my bike. I like the option of being able to add side bags for hauling camping gear on occasion, but I'm not real keen on having the whole racks on there all the time, especially with the ell-step built in like their Sequoia rack system. I like how Dirtbagz has a single stand-off bar for their bag setup. I suggested to Tom that there will probably be a lot of customers for his rack that will use them with the other bags. I'm hoping the two products can co-exist on the bike. There will be many times when just the smaller rack and/or with a small bag on it will be perfect.
Exactly. I already have the Dirt-Bagz, but would like to add the Borrega rack, if they are compatible. I don't have a problem tieing a sleeping bag down on the rear fender, but I might want to mount a RotoPax back there.
UPDATE I just stopped by TCI Products and they are coming along nicely with their prototypes. Much to my surprise they are building a host of accessories and will have pics soon: headlight guard rear MC guard aluminum skid with engine case guards adventure touring windshield and mounts Borrego, Sequoia, and Denali rack systems Their site has info on these same products for other bike types if you would like to see how and what they build. Tom is a regular adventure rider himself, so he understands what we want for our bikes. It's all first-class stuff, powder coated, and shipped all over the world.
We'll know for sure shortly. My assumption is that it will, much like we've seen the Touratech one work with them. Wait 'till you see the headlight guard - nice piece!
Their 610 skid plate oughta bolt right onto the 630, as long as the carbon canister has been removed.
They had my hyde skid off so I'm sure they were test fitting/tweaking to make sure. I'll put theirs on and sell my hyde one in the flea market here.
Probably next week. They were just finishing up the prototypes and tooling and were going to powder coat and take pictures to post.
They lost a couple of days last week so no pics 'till next week. Everything is done, they need to finish up the tooling jigs and powdercoat the prototype(s) and take pictures. Can't wait either.
Prototypes are done...some pics: Borrego Rack Skid and engine guard, rear MC is there too Headlight guard and windshield
