Author Topic: Before you buy the Kawasaki trunk... (Read 12703 times)

philipintexas · « **on:** May 16, 2011, 08:25:11 AM »

The Kawa. trunk is a Givi monoLOCK trunk that requires the use of a universal mounting plate that comes with it. The trunk cannot be attached directly to any rack, short of just drilling holes in the bottom & bolting it down. This is a photo of the plate you must have attached to the stock rack or an after-market rack. It does offer the advantage of being adjustable forward/back to suit large or small passengers, but cannot be directly attached to the bike.

maxtog · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2011, 04:18:10 PM »

Quote from: philipintexas on May 16, 2011, 08:25:11 AM

The Kawa. trunk is a Givi monoLOCK trunk that requires the use of a universal mounting plate that comes with it. The trunk cannot be attached directly to any rack, short of just drilling holes in the bottom & bolting it down.

It does seem odd that the factory box option requires drilling! Boo

philipintexas · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2011, 05:15:40 PM »

NO, I mean there is no way to attach the trunk directly to a rack OTHER THAN drilling holes and bolting it to a rack. The mounting plate is required, and has the usual quick release provision.. The point I'm trying to get across is that to use the Kawa. trunk you must have this additional layer of plastic to attach it. A lot of people don't realize this until after they have made the purchase, and want to use either the Givi or SW-Motech direct attachment kits. They won't work with the Kawa. trunk. I don't mean to disparage the trunk, just want everyone to be aware of this.

booger · « **Reply #3 on:** May 22, 2011, 06:49:50 PM »

Quote from: philipintexas on May 16, 2011, 08:25:11 AM

The Kawa. trunk is a Givi monoLOCK trunk that requires the use of a universal mounting plate that comes with it. The trunk cannot be attached directly to any rack, short of just drilling holes in the bottom & bolting it down. This is a photo of the plate you must have attached to the stock rack or an after-market rack. It does offer the advantage of being adjustable forward/back to suit large or small passengers, but cannot be directly attached to the bike.

Phillip do you realize the plastic top of the plate pops off (after you remove the two little screws) and with the hardware provided you can attach the plate to the existing rack with no drilling? It's not the greatest, but looks sufficient.

Gsun · « **Reply #4 on:** May 22, 2011, 07:00:05 PM »

It looks like you only used two of the bolts to hold the plate down. Did you do that to move the case farther back? I thought mine used all four bolts to secure it to your rack. (It's off at the moment or I would look!)

philipintexas · « **Reply #5 on:** May 22, 2011, 07:05:51 PM »

Absolutely, however a few folks have had the plastic rack break and this has created a need for something more substancial to attack the trunk to. This photo shows the part of the rack that attaches to the rack. My whole point is, this plastic plate is required for the kawa. trunk. Any other Givi monoKEY trunk can be attached directly to a rack as shown in the last photo. It's a matter of choice, I just want to make people aware that the Kawa. trunk cannot be used with the simple SW-motech kit shown in the last photo.

Gsun · « **Reply #6 on:** May 22, 2011, 07:20:49 PM »

Yeah, but I guess the plate is for the quick release, which is a nice feature.

ZG · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:08:17 PM »

Quote from: Gsun on May 22, 2011, 07:00:05 PM

It looks like you only used two of the bolts to hold the plate down. Did you do that to move the case farther back? I thought mine used all four bolts to secure it to your rack. (It's off at the moment or I would look!)

I have this same set-up and am able to use all 4 bolts with Phils rack...

OCK913 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:21:32 PM »

Quote from: Gsun on May 22, 2011, 07:20:49 PM

Yeah, but I guess the plate is for the quick release, which is a nice feature.

And any Givi MonoKEY style trunk will also quick release on Phils rack. He is not putting down the Kawi trunk or the way it mounts....he is simply providing info so that someone doesnt buy the Kawi box thinking that they can mount on his rack without using the mounting plate.

Gsun · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2011, 09:45:43 PM »

Quote from: ZG on May 22, 2011, 08:08:17 PM

I have this same set-up and am able to use all 4 bolts with Phils rack...

Yeah, my mistake. Was looking at the bumpers not the bolts!

CrashKLRtoConnie · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2011, 02:22:51 PM »

To be clear, as I already have Phils rack, adding the Kawasaki OEM top box;

1. Requires the use of the Kawasaki OEM mounting plate to attach with 4 screws/bolts to phils rack.

2. Outside it not looking as clean as a Givi (that does not require the plastic mounting plate) the Kaw OEM top box and OEM mounting plate attached with 4 screws to Phils rack is strong and should be reliable.

Thanks

Brent

philipintexas · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2011, 03:27:43 PM »

If you have, or plan to buy the Kawasaki trunk, or another brand that requires a mounting plate, I have sets of T-nuts made specifically for attaching these to my rack. They attach through the slots in the rack from the top and allow adjustment forward/backward about 3". It's very difficult to get a wrench under the front of the rack and these T-nuts can be installed with an Allen wrench from above the rack with no need for a wrench underneath. They also make a neater installation than the universal hadrware that comes with some plates. (Shown below on the right vs. the supplied hardware)

ZG · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2011, 04:36:22 PM »

Quote from: philipintexas on July 12, 2011, 03:27:43 PM

If you have, or plan to buy the Kawasaki trunk, or another brand that requires a mounting plate, I have sets of T-nuts made specifically for attaching these to my rack. They attach through the slots in the rack from the top and allow adjustment forward/backward about 3". It's very difficult to get a wrench under the front of the rack and these T-nuts can be installed with an Allen wrench from above the rack with no need for a wrench underneath. They also make a neater installation than the universal hadrware that comes with some plates. (Shown below on the right vs. the supplied hardware)

I'll take a set Phil, pm sent, thanks!

ZG · « **Reply #13 on:** July 12, 2011, 06:35:39 PM »

Excellent customer service from Phil as usual, already ordered and processed, thanks Phil once again!!

I've know for awhile now that Phil has a great rack! Now I get to check out his nuts too...

dras · « **Reply #14 on:** July 12, 2011, 07:16:00 PM »

I think you guys are getting a little too.........friendly?

CrashKLRtoConnie · « **Reply #15 on:** July 12, 2011, 08:40:28 PM »

At least use the correct term ... From the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Geoff Peterson

Balls (Geoff Petersen, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson)

IN YOUR PANTS

In Your Pants!!!

ZG · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2011, 09:12:33 PM »

Quote from: ZG on July 12, 2011, 06:35:39 PM

Excellent customer service from Phil as usual, already ordered and processed, thanks Phil once again!!

I've know for awhile now that Phil has a great rack! Now I get to check out his nuts too...

Arrived and installed today, thanks Bro!!

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2676.0

CrashKLRtoConnie · « **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2011, 02:53:54 PM »

ZG

Phils T's look clean and nice. I will buy some in a few weeks so I can do a similar install. Kaw OEM 39 L on Phils rack.

Brent

omcrider · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2014, 12:32:12 PM »

Thought I would revive this topic as I was searching for some info and ran across this. Figured 1. it was good info to move to top and 2. I ran across this website (link below) and it states that the MonoLock which is what I have is not designed for high speeds or heavier loads. Now I already know not to load these down but I found it odd that Kawasaki would use this style on a high performance bike if there was an issue with the strength of the mounting plate. I do know with my stock rack and the Give 47L from Kawasaki it shakes and bounces quite a bit. So my question is two fold, 1. Has anyone ever had one of these break on them and fall off? 2. Does Phils rack make the whole thing more stable using the Monolock system and same plastic attaching plate vs the Monokey that he sells the kit for? Little nervous after reading this that the wife is going to lean against this at 85 and the thing is going to fall off.

http://www.giviluggage.co/givi-luggage-explained/the-difference-between-the-givi-monolock-monokey-technology/

Conniesaki · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2014, 12:59:39 PM »

Quote from: omcrider on August 05, 2014, 12:32:12 PM

Thought I would revive this topic as I was searching for some info and ran across this. Figured 1. it was good info to move to top and 2. I ran across this website (link below) and it states that the MonoLock which is what I have is not designed for high speeds or heavier loads. Now I already know not to load these down but I found it odd that Kawasaki would use this style on a high performance bike if there was an issue with the strength of the mounting plate. I do know with my stock rack and the Give 47L from Kawasaki it shakes and bounces quite a bit. So my question is two fold, 1. Has anyone ever had one of these break on them and fall off? 2. Does Phils rack make the whole thing more stable using the Monolock system and same plastic attaching plate vs the Monokey that he sells the kit for? Little nervous after reading this that the wife is going to lean against this at 85 and the thing is going to fall off.

http://www.giviluggage.co/givi-luggage-explained/the-difference-between-the-givi-monolock-monokey-technology/

Well, had you not posted the question in a public forum like this, I imagine the law would've deemed it an "accident".

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