I know there are a few options out there for mounting arms and luggage rack. Renntec, Givi 249F and Ventura are the 3 I have found. I know the Givi system is discontinued and needs a mounting plate as well, so really you are not getting any of these systems up and running for under €120, unless you get lucky finding a second hand one.

Anyway, with that in mind, I'm wondering has anyone tried fabricating or modifying another system into something that works? I'm thinking even if I go to an engineering shop, they should be able to knock up something for a third of the price...

 

I realize this is on a different model, but you never know where inspiration will come from. I used various mounting points on the tail and frame to create a system which supported a modular rack.

https://cbrforum.com/forum/1000-modi...e-rack-132526/

 

That's exactly the sort of thing I'm thinking of! Thanks for that! I've not got a welder unfortunately, so anything i make myself would look pretty agricultural. I might see if I can mock something up and bring it to an engineering shop and see what they would charge to knock it up.

 

i don't have a welder either. i used all aluminum rods and pipes from the local hardware store. i used a hacksaw to cut and notch the rods, and initially held them together with small screws. aluminum is light and doesn't rust (which is great for motorcycling) but it also has a low melting temperature so you don't have to have traditional welding equipment; i used these alumiweld rods with just a basic blowtorch on all the joints and inside bends to strengthen and make all the connections permanent. in the end, i could easily pick up the back end of the bike by the rack without it really even flexing, the stuff isn't just a gimmick. i think a good design geometry and some patience is sufficient to give anyone a more than adequate result. (but a good welding shop might have more experience and would certainly be easier if you're not inclined to the do-it-yourselfer lifestyle )