K11 Owners Group

[Estimated Prophet]

Any suggestions for a decent rear luggage rack to replace the top case setup on my 94 K1100LT? I've got the flexible polymer rack and top case set up currently and want to have a flat wide rack on which I can tie my tent, sleeping pads, chair etc. for camping trips.
1. Anybody know of anyone making/selling a rear rack?
2. Anybody make one themselves that works?
3. Anyone familiar with this rack: http://www.d-r-engineering.de/bmw-rack.htm ? Web site pictures show it attached to the smaller rack/cowl set up ... not sure how to attach it to my tail cowl set up.
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Rainbows end down that highway where ocean breezes blow
94 K1100LT
78 R100RS
82 R100CS

[Flying Duck]

There guys sell just the Givi monting base (E181) which includes a K specific rack and a Give 250 Monokey base plate.

Once you have the Givi K rack that is level you can mount anything to it.

For my K75 I wanted a smaller, helmet-sized top case so I bought the Givi setup for $81 and sold the Givi base plate for $40.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-GIVI-E36NJ-Bag-E181-BMW-K75-K100-K1100RS-Top-Kit_W0QQitemZ380136078550QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5881e03cd6&_trksid=p4506.m20.l1116

They don't have the E181 listed currently but I'm sure if you asked they would.

My K75:



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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

[dave n]

http://www.d-r-engineering.de/bmw-rack.htm

This rack attaches to the holes used on the RS models for passenger hand holds.

My 94 LT didn't have the holes - one could drill them I suppose.

I have one of the d-r racks - nice piece - the mounting spacers they provided were pieces of rubber fuel line - I found some hard plastic ones @ Lowes and cut/ground to fit. Rack is more secure now.
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Dave Norris KOG 248
1999 Cagiva Gran Canyon
1993 K1100LT w/Hannigan sidecar
2008 Suzuki DR650

[Flying Duck]

The LT has the exact same holes as the RS. They just have rubber plugs in them since the LT rear rack would hit the handholds. No drilling is required.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

[SugarHillCTD]

I also have a d r engineering rack but only use it for longer trips. Just takes a few minutes to install or remove.

Nice piece but those rubber spacers are throw away items as Dave N noted
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

[Rider]

In my opinion, one of the best racks was the Reynolds. The one that fits the k1100 is marked R-241. the problem is finding a used one. The company has been out of business for about 10 years.

Ed
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2007 650 Burgman, 2003 400 Burgman


Some days you get the bear, some days the bear gets you.

[Flying Duck]

Ive got the Reynolds Rack on my RS and the Givi base rack on the K75. I prefer the Givi because it's more stable while the RR will shake around a little if loaded up.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

[Adrian]

Or build your own, if all goes well there should be a picture of my camping rack based on an F650 topbox base and a piece of marine plywood

[img]http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/worlestone/K1100LT#5356584276584654690[/img]

Had just returned from a two up camping trips in the Alps

Adrian

Oh well, 3 years on and I still can't work out how to include pictures...
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Adrian in Somerset, UK
K1100LT SE
145,000 miles and counting

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