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Offline volador

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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #25 on: September 13, 2019, 01:01:07 PM »
Quote from: Soggz on September 11, 2019, 02:00:34 PM
No need. The holes are the same.Im guessing that the rack that was on there is the oem one.

Siebenrock Krauser Tail Cowl Rear Rack
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #26 on: September 13, 2019, 02:17:13 PM »
Quote from: volador on September 13, 2019, 01:01:07 PM
Siebenrock Krauser Tail Cowl Rear Rack


That may be the rack I want, or need - hard to say.
It is tubular with a 6 pack friendly base.
I'll look around, thanks for the ID.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #27 on: September 14, 2019, 01:18:42 PM »
Quote from: D.Bachtel on September 13, 2019, 02:17:13 PM


That may be the rack I want, or need - hard to say.
It is tubular with a 6 pack friendly base.
I'll look around, thanks for the ID.
Yes, it IS the rack you NEED.  Very,very rare, now. I only know of one! Ultimate BMW k75 accessory.All the best people have one...lol
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #28 on: September 14, 2019, 01:22:20 PM »
I'll send you my address, I'd be honored to take care of that rack.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #29 on: September 14, 2019, 01:51:39 PM »
Nice find!  I had the 22L topcase on my '94 K75.  Best fitted box on the market at the time.  The good fit meant a kinda oddly shaped interior, good for small stuff.  The only niggle was the box had to be kept locked or it'd pop open.  Happened as I was following a friend who had one.  Hit a dip and next thing it was raining stuff out.  Mine popped open going over a railroad crossing, luckily nothing of great worth was in it.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #30 on: September 14, 2019, 03:54:00 PM »
Quote from: MCRyder on September 14, 2019, 01:51:39 PM
The only niggle was the box had to be kept locked or it'd pop open.  Happened as I was following a friend who had one.  Hit a dip and next thing it was raining stuff out. 
Any owner of these iconic creations will likely benefit from installing an external security latch or strap on it. The wire bail onto which that button latch engages inside the box needs bending and forming to create a tight closure.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #31 on: September 14, 2019, 04:23:37 PM »
As per Laitch correct adjustment. I've also found that the lid can open due to not being closed properly and the lock's plastic retaining nut loosening. A dab of silicone sealant on the plastic nut that retains the lock will stop it loosening.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #32 on: September 14, 2019, 04:57:04 PM »
Funny you all would bring this up. I just installed my 22 back on after loosing a cover out of it. I bent the wire for a nice tight fit. I'll have to lock the box too for extra piece of mind.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #33 on: September 15, 2019, 01:58:55 AM »
Yes, the extra weight of the rack may help to keep it closed. I’m sure I can fashion something up in the laboratory.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #34 on: September 15, 2019, 11:14:37 AM »
After having the lid flip open on the highway and losing what was probably a winning Power Ball ticket and half my rainsuit, I said feck it, reversed the hinge and put a proper Home Depot clasp on it.  No problems since.  More ammunition for my eternal damnation to K bike hell, eh?
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #35 on: September 16, 2019, 02:54:01 AM »
Looks just like Soggz vintage rack



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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #36 on: September 16, 2019, 05:47:32 AM »
Quote from: volador on September 16, 2019, 02:54:01 AM
Looks just like Soggz vintage rack



Hepco & Becker Rack
nope. Not really.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #37 on: September 16, 2019, 07:24:21 AM »
Quote from: volador on September 16, 2019, 02:54:01 AM
Looks just like Soggz vintage rack
Nope. Soggz's has shorter and seemingly equal length legs.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #38 on: September 16, 2019, 09:15:29 AM »
Quote from: Laitch on September 16, 2019, 07:24:21 AM
Nope. Soggz's has shorter and seemingly equal length legs.
This.
As a rack, it’s quite useless, because of the angle. Things just want to fall off of it.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #39 on: September 16, 2019, 01:38:10 PM »
Quote from: Soggz on September 16, 2019, 09:15:29 AM
This.
As a rack, it’s quite useless, because of the angle. Things just want to fall off of it.
You need to tie things onto it; that's why it has the horizontal bars; otherwise, you need to lower the front tire pressure—maybe even adapting and mounting a smaller rim, say 12" to help level the cowl face—and also to ride veeery slowly avoiding bumps and inclines. Try putting blu-tack on the bottom of things. :-D
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #40 on: September 16, 2019, 02:09:45 PM »
Quote from: Laitch on September 16, 2019, 01:38:10 PM
You need to tie things onto it; that's why it has the horizontal bars; otherwise, you need to lower the front tire pressure—maybe even adapting and mounting a smaller rim, say 12" to help level the cowl face—and also to ride veeery slowly avoiding bumps and inclines. Try putting blu-tack on the bottom of things. :-D
nah, I’ll put it on the top of my iconic 22 litre topbox for the ultimate K75C iconic 22 litre topbox and ultra rare rack look, that everybody wants, but can’t have!
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #41 on: September 16, 2019, 02:14:01 PM »
greetings...

i have 2 of those bung racks at the motobrick garage.. complete with bolts warshers nuts... all oe from the motherland...


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who wants to be the 1st bidder...

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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #42 on: September 16, 2019, 02:40:21 PM »
Two of which rack?
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #43 on: September 16, 2019, 02:55:59 PM »
Quote from: johnny on September 16, 2019, 02:14:01 PM
greetings...

i have 2 of those bung racks at the motobrick garage.. complete with bolts warshers nuts... all oe from the motherland...

who wants to be the 1st bidder...

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Not for me thanks, I have one.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #44 on: September 16, 2019, 04:41:01 PM »
I've always considered Reynolds racks to the gold standard for BMW's.  This came with my RT when I bought it.  Much prefer it to having a top case.  Seem to remember that  later racks were upgraded where the rear cowl didn't need to be drilled.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #45 on: September 16, 2019, 04:49:45 PM »
BTW, though this isn't an Airhead forum  :threadjacked  :hide

I bought this Reynolds rack for my R100RT almost 20 years ago.  It didn't fit so I hung it on a nail where it's been since.  Any guesses on what Beemer it does fit?


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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #46 on: September 16, 2019, 08:09:11 PM »
It looks vaguely like an R65 rack, this thread may be helpful.  https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?71381-Installing-monosock-reynolds-backrest-rack  Pricey buggers on ebay, you may have a small fortune hanging on that nail.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #47 on: September 17, 2019, 11:36:41 AM »
Like this.
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #48 on: September 17, 2019, 11:51:11 AM »
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Re: Iconic 22litre topbox
« Reply #49 on: September 17, 2019, 12:25:16 PM »
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