location of Givi MonoKEY top case with PHILS FARKELS rack

[nlastovi]

I'm considering a phil's rack to mount a monokey trunk on a '14 C14.  My concern is that with the trunk location fore-aft location fixed, will the back rest end up being in a good location for a passenger?  Has anyone mounted a monokey trunck (which one?) on a phil's rack and then had a pleased passenger provide feedback?

thanks!

[Rembrant]

I'm considering a phil's rack to mount a monokey trunk on a '14 C14.  My concern is that with the trunk location fore-aft location fixed, will the back rest end up being in a good location for a passenger?  Has anyone mounted a monokey trunck (which one?) on a phil's rack and then had a pleased passenger provide feedback?

thanks!

I have Phil's rack on my 2010 C14, and had the same rack on my 08 C14 before that. I use the Givi E55 Maxia Monokey topcase with Givi backrest pad installed, and my wife loves it. We've ridden coast to coast and a couple thousand miles north/south as well, and she wouldn't go without it. Not sure if it matters or not, but she is quite small...5'4" @ 110 lbs.

HTH,
Rem

[B.D.F.]

I put a Givi 55 on my C-14 and found it pushed my wife forward quite a bit. Ended up making a custom mounting plate to move the box back 2 inches as well as provide an additional pair of mounting points for strength.

This is the prototype with Kirby getting the first ride, of course.



Just a thought but the Givi 55 is a pretty big top box, I have the aux. rack mounted on mine, it is pushed farther rearward on the bike and it is really easy to load it far beyond the bike's stated 22 lb. limit. I often overload it and travel at highway speeds (and a bit beyond) but anyone doing this should be aware that it probably won't cause any good changes in handling or stability and may well cause negative ones.

Brian

I'm considering a phil's rack to mount a monokey trunk on a '14 C14.  My concern is that with the trunk location fore-aft location fixed, will the back rest end up being in a good location for a passenger?  Has anyone mounted a monokey trunck (which one?) on a phil's rack and then had a pleased passenger provide feedback?

thanks!

[gPink]

I put a Givi 55 on my C-14 and found it pushed my wife forward quite a bit. Ended up making a custom mounting plate to move the box back 2 inches as well as provide an additional pair of mounting points for strength.

This is the prototype with Kirby getting the first ride, of course.


Just a thought but the Givi 55 is a pretty big top box, I have the aux. rack mounted on mine, it is pushed farther rearward on the bike and it is really easy to load it far beyond the bike's stated 22 lb. limit. I often overload it and travel at highway speeds (and a bit beyond) but anyone doing this should be aware that it probably won't cause any good changes in handling or stability and may well cause negative ones.

Brian

I heard that if you squeeze the front brake lever then bounce the forks twice it cures the handling problems. 

[tweeter55]

I've got a C10 so I can't help much. Just wanted to chime in with a welcome to the forum.

[Rembrant]

I heard that if you squeeze the front brake lever then bounce the forks twice it cures the handling problems. 

lol...did you try this yourself?

[ZG]

I'm considering a phil's rack to mount a monokey trunk on a '14 C14.  My concern is that with the trunk location fore-aft location fixed, will the back rest end up being in a good location for a passenger?  Has anyone mounted a monokey trunck (which one?) on a phil's rack and then had a pleased passenger provide feedback?

thanks!

Which backrest do you have?

[nlastovi]

Which backrest do you have?

As yet I have no trunk nor backrest.  before I invested I wanted to make certain that others had installed a givi trunk on phil's rack with a happy passenger and so I was hoping for insight as to which trunk worked best.

[ZG]

As yet I have no trunk nor backrest.  before I invested I wanted to make certain that others had installed a givi trunk on phil's rack with a happy passenger and so I was hoping for insight as to which trunk worked best.

I have the Kawi 47 trunk on Phils rack, works great with the Corbin backrest. 

[AlbertaDoug]

I have the Kawi 47 trunk on Phils rack, works great with the Corbin backrest. 

Did you go back to green?
http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/724146_zps07e2d036.jpg.html
Or are you still in the black.

[ZG]

Did you go back to green?
http://s1200.photobucket.com/user/jaywilcox/media/724146_zps07e2d036.jpg.html
Or are you still in the black.

Today I'm still wearing the black, but that might be changing in October... 

[philipintexas]

The original question specifies the MonoKEY trunks. The Kawa. trunk is a MonoLOCK variety as are nearly all other brands.

Can those who have a monoKEY trunk, E55, V46 etc. give him some feedback on how comfortable your passenger finds the trunk position??

[dolomoto]

I have a Givi Monokey 460L. It is adjustable on the PhilsFarkels rack thru (IIRC) 3 positions. On my trip to Newfoundland (with my 16yo son as pax), I put a Motofizz bag on the rack and my pax still had lots of room.

Here is a pic (from a different trip) from when the Givi was in the most forward position




Here is a pic with a 5'6' pax and a 460L in the forward position.

[ZG]

Now that looks like a well used Stich DM! 

[martin_14]

I have Phil's rack on my 08, with a Monokey V46. All is good, GF very happy with the provided support.
Just for reference, she has experience traveling on BMW F800GS, K1600GT/L, R1200RT, and some more, all with top case. She likes the rear of the Kawi the best, R1200RT a good second for seating/support comfort, but hated the gearbox. K1600 third because the rear seat is too high for her (she's 5 feet 9 inches tall) but the top case position is fine.
F800 means "sorry, tonight I have a migraine" top case or not.

[nlastovi]

awesome.  thanks for the feedback everyone.  with confidence I've ordered a V47 (I like the looks a bit better than the 46).

[nlastovi]

The V47 arrived and snapped right on to the rack.  From what I can tell, it is in the perfect location.

[martin_14]

The V47 arrived and snapped right on to the rack.  From what I can tell, it is in the perfect location.

no pics, didn't happen 
and yes, imo the V47 is the best looking topcase out there, specially in the NNT flavor.

[556ALPHA]

Phil didnt mention it but he makes custom rails that will give you fore and aft adjustments for the perfect location.

[connie_rider]

The V47 arrived and snapped right on to the rack.  From what I can tell, it is in the perfect location.

Ok, I'm a bit confused. (yes, I know I'm easily confused)
Phil sez the Givi/Kawasaki 47 Monolock doesn't fit his rack/holes/mounting hardware, and you said it snapped right on the rack.

If I order a Kawsaki 47 Monolock and Phils Rack,,, what mounting hardware do I need to order?, and from whom

Ride safe, Ted