Any Options Available for a Rear Pillion Luggage Rack??
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Ghost69
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Ghost69
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Ghost69
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It say it fit 2014 model...
Mine is 2013 u think there a difference in Gen 1 n Gen 2?
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AusTexS10
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I think that's one of the hundreds of things that didn't change over the lifetime of the Super Tenere. But I also think the reference to "fits 2014" may speak to how old their posting is. I sent a "Ccntact us" email months ago inquiring how to order black instead of silver (described as being available in either) and never got a reply, so this may be a dead end. I'm not going to place an order and pay for something I may never see, but that's my personal choice so let us know if you get one from them.
Here’s what I did I took the pillion seat off, added a fuel cell, and when the panniers are on, it is almost even a crossed so I can put another bag sideways. Or I can take the back tour pack off and there’s about a quarter inch difference between the fuel-cell and the back rack not a big deal deal to me I’m using soft bags.
There’s still plenty of attachment places for bungee cords, without having a metal rack up there and I always have a fuel cell with me.
There’s still plenty of attachment places for bungee cords, without having a metal rack up there and I always have a fuel cell with me.
Banditryder
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I think you've just solved a truly common problem. Thanks! And, what tool box are you using inboard of your right pannier rack, please?
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PineLaneRider
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Did you mount the fuel cell directly to the OE plastic "rack"? I was thinking of making some type of rack out of a cutting board.
It’s a BMW knock off tool bag. I picked it up from AliExpress just to see if it would work. they’re actually made to mount on the left side of the bike. I plug the holes on the left side with body panel plugs would you pick up at any auto parts store. And drilled the holes on the right side to mount it. It actually fits the S-10 frame work perfect, better than I expected.
So now that I know it works I’m going to order an all aluminum BMW style tool bag replace the plastic one for more durability and I think probably better water protection.
Glad I found some that works for a lot of people hope you all enjoy it
I did mount the fuel cell attachment directly to the polymer panel right below the seat. But I also added aluminum strips to where the attachment points go on just to disperse the forces and potential of cracking.
One thing to note is I did put some spacers between the frame and the handles coming up to push each side out about 3/16 of an inch so the fuel-cell fit in there easier
Banditryder
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That looks great. It seems that you have the GIVI mounted directly to the plastic OEM bracket. Is that right? Also, would you be so kind as to show a pic of how you mounted the rotopax mounting bracket. I'm thinking my Altrider rear rack, which replaced the GIVI rack that was on it when I got my '19, may be a bit taller than the GIVI and the transition from the Rotopax to the rear rack could close to level. Intriguing.
Yes the GIVI is mounted directly to the factory baseplate
Please also find enclosed photo of the fuel cell mounting bracket, mounted to the pan below the pillion . And as I had mentioned before I put aluminum straps underneath of the Bolts on the bottom side to stiffen everything up and distribute the weight. Hope this helps.
Banditryder
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Outstanding! That's just what I expected when I took mine apart last evening to see how it works. My rotopax and mount arrive today. Thank you! Have I mentioned how great this forum is?
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FredSidney
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Just wanted to Share my Solution to the pinion rack. I’m new to the S10, liked the look and was disappointed the pillion rack seemed to be no longer available.
I ordered a Tail Rack off Amazon for a dr650 ($80). Cut the tabs off with a dremel and then ordered a pillion seat off one of the parts sites, Got mine for $150 but they range from there to $200. Took the Seat Cover and Padding Off, Painted the Seat pan Black, and mounted the Dr650 Tail Rack to the Seat Pan. Maybe better options for the rack but it Mounts just like the Pillion seat. Also, the pillion seat cover was just held on my staples and the padding on mine was not glued so if your careful it would be possible to just modify your existing pillion seat and is you decided you wanted the seat again, it should be possible to convert it back. That Saves ¾ the cost. I bought the second seat, as Its Easy to swap them out. The pick is
how it looks with an AltRider tail rack in the low position.
I ordered a Tail Rack off Amazon for a dr650 ($80). Cut the tabs off with a dremel and then ordered a pillion seat off one of the parts sites, Got mine for $150 but they range from there to $200. Took the Seat Cover and Padding Off, Painted the Seat pan Black, and mounted the Dr650 Tail Rack to the Seat Pan. Maybe better options for the rack but it Mounts just like the Pillion seat. Also, the pillion seat cover was just held on my staples and the padding on mine was not glued so if your careful it would be possible to just modify your existing pillion seat and is you decided you wanted the seat again, it should be possible to convert it back. That Saves ¾ the cost. I bought the second seat, as Its Easy to swap them out. The pick is
how it looks with an AltRider tail rack in the low position.
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JLG26
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Would you make another one & send to NC? My wife is no longer able to ride & I would love to mount a top case where the passenger seat is currently located.
Don in Lodi
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Th Touratech rack was a simple strong design. Don't like the Altrider so much.
MattR
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That's what I was thinking. There's one built in. Thanks Yamaha!