Accessory mod opinions please

[dsinned_imp]

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/givi-topc...separately

Is this one of the better racks for a 2014 standard model (all black) CB1100?

I like the idea of it being upgradeable to hold cases with optional Givi products, but looks decent standalone.

All opinions and alternative suggestions welcome. TIA.

[Lord Popgun]

I think a number of members have this rack. I have the Honda rack so can't speak to the Givi, but keep in mind you do not have to have a Givi rack to mount a Givi top case.

The universal rack adapter shown in the link you posted will fit just about any rack (maybe all racks). I have it on my Honda rack and a Givi top case on it.

[dsinned_imp]

These look just right for my 2014 - all black - standard. But before ordering I would like any other opinions, alternative suggestions, etc.

http://www.twistedthrottle.com/sw-motech...-cb1100-13

Price seems competitive ($166.95 on Twisted Throttle's website) with free shipping and no sales tax.

Hope I don't have to use them, but you never know.

[Ben70_imp]

Hey, dsinned. I mounted them on my 2013 and I think they look great, black with the two tone engine. Some here have posted about clearance issues, it appears they may touch down about the same time as the peg feelers. I haven't done either (yet). Hope to use them for light mounts at some point.

- Ben

[White Dog_imp]

I have the SW Motech bars on my 2014 Standard. Look great. Very sturdy. Have not challenged the touch down aspect (and don't plan to). I have Kury arms and footpegs mounted to my bars. Had to use some shim material to mount the arms as the bars are larger diameter than 1" but smaller than 1 1/8", so shims helped to provide a tight fit. SW sells some matching footpegs, but since I already owned the Kury ...

[Lord Popgun]

Did this thread turn from a rear rack to a case guard thread? I'm cornfused

[the Ferret]

Its an acc thread according to title

[Lord Popgun]

Oh, OK. That makes sense now.

[dsinned_imp]

That's my fault . . . I changed the title after the fact to try to consolidated this thread into a two into one type of thing.

Update: I decided to get a chromed Samurider.com rack that was available for sale from another member here and order the SW-Motech black painted crash bars from Twisted Throttle. My bike is still factory stock with respect to the chrome rear fender, and been modified to have a black shorty front fender, so I think these two accessories should integrate quite well on to my all black, standard model.

Besides these latest mods, my bike has been accessorizes with a Delkevic intermediate pipe connected to an Emgo reverse megaphone muffler exhaust combination, a mini wind deflector made by Puig and a very unusual oil cooler auxiliary cooling fan attachment with on/off control handlebar mounted switch. The latter was of my own design and does seem to aid in engine oil cooling at slow speeds.

I also added a Trail Tech backlighted digital readout miniature device attached to the center of the handlebars to display EOC temperature and battery voltage.

The last two mods were kind of off beat, but they integrated well together. I did these mods on a strict budget, so for the money spent, I am very satisfied.

The only other mod to be considered - notwithstanding a real budget buster unfortunately - would be a better seat! :-))

[AzBob_imp]

That's my fault . . . I changed the title after the fact to try to consolidated this thread into a two into one type of thing.

Update: I decided to get a chromed Samurider.com rack that was available for sale from another member here and order the SW-Motech black painted crash bars from Twisted Throttle. My bike is still factory stock with respect to the chrome rear fender, and been modified to have a black shorty front fender, so I think these two accessories should integrate quite well on to my all black, standard model.

Besides these latest mods, my bike has been accessorizes with a Delkevic intermediate pipe connected to an Emgo reverse megaphone muffler exhaust combination, a mini wind deflector made by Puig and a very unusual oil cooler auxiliary cooling fan attachment with on/off control handlebar mounted switch. The latter was of my own design and does seem to aid in engine oil cooling at slow speeds.

I also added a Trail Tech backlighted digital readout miniature device attached to the center of the handlebars to display EOC temperature and battery voltage.

The last two mods were kind of off beat, but they integrated well together. I did these mods on a strict budget, so for the money spent, I am very satisfied.

The only other mod to be considered - notwithstanding a real budget buster unfortunately - would be a better seat! :-))

Ah, I was gonna say to wait until next Friday and see if Revzilla puts them on sale like they did last year: I bought mine for $133 last black Friday.