What rear rack is this? I like it.

[greg.m784]

 

[Mettler1]

  It's an optional rack from  Kawasaki.

 

[MoRe]

Yes it is a Kawasaki part
luggage rack PN K53020-083
back rest PN K53043-052
mounting kit PN K53021-083

I have it sitting on the table in front of me. I bought it from the dealer when I purchased my Connie in 94. I wanted to install it so bad but it was missing parts and the dealer went out of business right after I bought it.
Les

 

[snarf]

With just a little bit of work, you can make them look like this....

 

[greg.m784]

MoRe, interested in parting with it?  I'm up for a challenge.

 

[greg.m784]

thanks for the info.  I like how it looks.  sleek and understated.

i'm looking for one.

 

[bergmen]

thanks for the info.  I like how it looks.  sleek and understated.

i'm looking for one.

They aren't bad, I've had one since I got my '03 in August of 2002. They have a cantilevered mount which limits the load rating significantly. I highly modified mine and it is a solid rack now.

I covered the surfaces with ribbed rubber sheeting that is used to line tool chest drawers. I attached it with 3m weather stripping adhesive:

I also made my own reinforcement brackets out of 3/16" aluminum bar stock:

This requires carefully filing a notch in both sides of the tail cover to allow removal:

As you can see I also relocated the helmet locks on the sides of the rack. I also drilled through all tapped holes and replaced fasteners with stanless steel screws, nuts and bolts.

I find the assembly to be far more useful in this configuration.

Dan

 

[MoRe]

Bergman is right the instruction sheet says load limit is 5# . Don't think I will sell it. Ron Ayers shows that they have all the parts in inventory < http://www.ronayers.com/> . Looks like a 17 year install. Better late than never bet it sets a record.    ;D

Les

 

[greg.m784]

that mod is great. I like it.  No worries MoRe.  I'll hunt one down.  Found 'em new for 107$  :truce:

 

 

[gfinca]

FYI, that price probably doesn't include the mount, which is another $90 or so.

 

[greg.m784]

I have the factory backrest. It looks like it uses that mount.  Are you referring to the cantilever bars that connect to the passenger grab handles?

 

[MoRe]

The part numbers and instructions. 

 

[gfinca]

I have the factory backrest. It looks like it uses that mount.  Are you referring to the cantilever bars that connect to the passenger grab handles?

Sorry, didn't realize you had the back rest.  If you already have the back rest, you're good to go with just the rack  :great:

 

[greg.m784]

Awesome.  I'm officially looking for that rack if you run across one.