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MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: Oldbutslow on September 28, 2009, 09:37:38 PM

Title: Renntec:
Post by: Oldbutslow on September 28, 2009, 09:37:38 PM: Guys: Have any of you Bandit 12/12.5 owners installed a Renntec tail rack on your bike? Thanks, BK

http://www.renntec.co.uk/suzuki_gsf1250_bandit_sports_rack_carrier
Title: Re: Renntec:
Post by: wizzobeer on September 28, 2009, 10:56:05 PM: I have one on my 06 and it is slick. Same body style as the newer bandits.
Title: Re: Renntec:
Post by: txbanditrydr on September 28, 2009, 10:59:35 PM: Yup.... count me in. Very nice rack for sure. The expandable tail-pack is a nice touch but EXTREMELY pricey for what you get. I just replaced my tail pack (sun-faded and torn) and they've redesigned it (poorly) but I modified it to work like it should have been.

Got mine from here....

http://www.revsperformance.com/renntec/sports_racks.htm

Good customer service... shipping and handling was on the high side.

All in all I give the whole set-up (rack and pack) a 9 out of 10.
Title: Re: Renntec:
Post by: Oldbutslow on September 30, 2009, 05:09:09 PM: It looks like I have another trincket to buy! Thanks Guys! ,BK
Title: Re: Renntec:
Post by: asskickinpeanuts on October 01, 2009, 01:25:28 AM: Quote from: Oldbutslow on September 28, 2009, 09:37:38 PM
Guys: Have any of you Bandit 12/12.5 owners installed a Renntec tail rack on your bike? Thanks, BK

http://www.renntec.co.uk/suzuki_gsf1250_bandit_sports_rack_carrier
Nope. I'm gonna make one. And if it turns out OK, then I'll figure out a way to mount my plastic ammo cans from my bulk ammo purchases from Cabelas for saddlebags. (Rather get some Givi, but I can't $$$ right now).
Title: Re: Renntec:
Post by: Red01 on October 04, 2009, 12:28:55 PM: One word of caution, luggage racks that attach like this one are not good for carrying much weight (~10 lbs max) - at least on the 2G bikes. I assume the structure the grab rail mounts to on the 3G & 4G is similar, but I've never seen it. The leverage of much weight on mounting points so close together leads to cracking the structure under the cosmetics.

If you need something capable of carrying more than 10 lbs, a rack with mount points spead further apart is better. One such rack is Ventura's:
http://www.ventura-bike.com/fitments.aspx?modelid=687 (This link is for a 2G 600 - because they have pictures, their others are similar, but no pics on the site.)
Title: Re: Renntec:
Post by: asskickinpeanuts on October 08, 2009, 03:24:31 AM: Quote from: Red01 on October 04, 2009, 12:28:55 PM
One word of caution, luggage racks that attach like this one are not good for carrying much weight (~10 lbs max) - at least on the 2G bikes. I assume the structure the grab rail mounts to on the 3G & 4G is similar, but I've never seen it. The leverage of much weight on mounting points so close together leads to cracking the structure under the cosmetics.

If you need something capable of carrying more than 10 lbs, a rack with mount points spead further apart is better. One such rack is Ventura's:
http://www.ventura-bike.com/fitments.aspx?modelid=687 (This link is for a 2G 600 - because they have pictures, their others are similar, but no pics on the site.)

I was going to disagree, but, I drew a static force diagram. By golly, now I think you are right! Where did you get this information from?

Also, I had the tail cowling off. The rear two bolt bosses are attached on either end a bracket that is in turn welded the full length (about 2-3"?) to the frame tubes. So the grab rail attachments might be stronger than it seems.
Title: Re: Renntec:
Post by: txbanditrydr on October 08, 2009, 10:07:37 AM: Quote from: asskickinpeanuts on October 08, 2009, 03:24:31 AM
Where did you get this information from?

The load limit is listed on the rack's installation instructions too. Still, assuming you're not mounting a topbox or similar it's a great little rack with clean lines.
Title: Re: Renntec:
Post by: Snubnose on October 08, 2009, 02:37:16 PM: Quote from: Red01 on October 04, 2009, 12:28:55 PM
One word of caution, luggage racks that attach like this one are not good for carrying much weight (~10 lbs max)

I would absolutely concurr...

Top Rack Weak Point (http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=772.0).

Pics below of the damage you can get with this kind of rack if your not careful...
(http://members.shaw.ca/simonjones/images/1.jpg)
(http://members.shaw.ca/simonjones/images/2.jpg)
(http://members.shaw.ca/simonjones/images/3.jpg)
(http://members.shaw.ca/simonjones/images/4.jpg)
(http://members.shaw.ca/simonjones/images/5.jpg)
Title: Re: Renntec:
Post by: asskickinpeanuts on October 09, 2009, 12:06:55 AM: Thanks for the pictures showing the failure. I would have thought the bracket for the grab rail bosses would not break that easily. :yikes:Thanks again.
Title: Re: Renntec:
Post by: Oldbutslow on October 09, 2009, 12:37:12 AM: Those pictures are of a B12...? I checked my bike and it looks to have some substantial metal support by way of the subframe. Good thought about not loading it up to the gills, though. ,BK