Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: Fat Rat on January 16, 2016, 22:45:07

Title: DL650 Rear Rack
Post by: Fat Rat on January 16, 2016, 22:45:07

Are these cover/blanks available anywhere?

Title: Re: DL650 Rear Rack
Post by: joderest on January 17, 2016, 08:28:08

Thought should be able to find something on fleabay, as all sort of caps and blanking bungs on there, however, colour could be an issue.

Title: Re: DL650 Rear Rack
Post by: greywolf on January 17, 2016, 13:38:56

Is that part of the Suzuki luggage system? It is not stock for the basic bike.

(http://images.powersportsnetwork.com/fiche/images/Suzuki/2007/Motorcycles/10126_38.gif)

Title: Re: DL650 Rear Rack
Post by: Fat Rat on January 17, 2016, 13:59:23

It looks OE (it has a Suzuki Top Box fitted)  :shrug:

Title: Re: DL650 Rear Rack
Post by: greywolf on January 17, 2016, 15:13:15

The Suzuki luggage system replaces the carrier on the bare bike. Soft Italia made the bags that year but the mounts probably came from another supplier, maybe SW-Motech. Plug covers for fasteners come in many forms and sizes, especially for office furniture and electronics. I wouldn't know where to start looking for an exact replacement but finding something that would look better than what you have should be possible.

Title: Re: DL650 Rear Rack
Post by: Fat Rat on January 17, 2016, 17:42:01

 :thumb:

Here's a picture of the carrier in all its glory.

Title: Re: DL650 Rear Rack
Post by: tallpaul on January 17, 2016, 18:03:18

That's the same as my bike came with, but I had the pannier frames too.

Title: Re: DL650 Rear Rack
Post by: Fat Rat on January 18, 2016, 18:58:23

I've taken the Blue Peter approach.

Problem:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1603/24382148931_d7fb1a11a2_z.jpg)

Solution:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1626/23836374644_4a9e429099_z.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1531/23837806523_918e212cf4_z.jpg)

Title: Re: DL650 Rear Rack
Post by: Fat Rat on January 20, 2016, 13:21:56

I decided a colour change was in order.

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1645/24499828365_0d0c821459.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1615/24417446791_d3c1aab0f3.jpg)

Title: Re: DL650 Rear Rack
Post by: Coast on January 23, 2016, 00:12:35

Fat Rat these might be what you're looking for...only 99p for 18 from Wilko's.
About an inch and a half in diameter, made from a rubbery material with good sticking power.
I use them on the ends of my handlebars...great for protection in low speed tipples

Title: Re: DL650 Rear Rack
Post by: Fat Rat on January 23, 2016, 08:05:55

They are a bit big for the Rack but useful all the same  :thumb: