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Rivco Trunk Rack
Has anyone installed one of these? It sounds easy....any tricks or warnings, other than measure twice, drill once.
https://rivcoproducts.com/shop-by-mo..._review_tabbed
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That's the biggest one... measure 146 times, and drill once!
(Starting with an undersized bit, so that you can get the holes in EXACTLY the correct spot!)
After this ne: just be careful about overloading the rack. The lid of the top trunk isn't really designed for carrying much, and it's better to be cautious!
Good Luck; we're gonna need pictures of the results!
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Just ordered one Monday chrome
JIM EVANS
2014 RTL, cb,all panels color matched over 300 LEDs, pass armrests sat radio chrome WS brkt, larger w.s, more to come
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Originally Posted by southjerseyrider
Like you said, measure more than you drill and it's a straightforward install.
Took me less than a half hour.
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Got the black one
Haven't tried to install yet but I got the black one. Templates and instructions seem pretty straight forward. I am certianly not much of a wrencher but looks doable. I think they recomend a second pair of hands to keep it level and supported. So will have to wait for help.
Out of the box looks good and seems well constructed. I like that it mounts level as opposed to the other one I looked at slanting.
Hope I don't have to cover up mistakes in plastic.
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I would suggest to anyone adding anything that needs to drilled to first cover area with painters tape. Easy to mark holes before drilling.
Good luck with it!
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I installed the chrome version
Took me less than 1/2 hour, and I'm going to repeat the advice of the people here.
- Measure twice, cut once (or measure 5 or 6 times)
- Use the template they provide, it worked very well
- Use plenty of painter's tape anywhere the unit touches while installing. Prevents unnecessary scratches.
- I elected to place some painter's tape on the inside of the unit where it touches my bike. If I ever remove the rack I'd like to not have places with the paint rubbed off (although I will have 4 holes).
- Drill small holes, re-measure, drill bigger holes.
- Make sure the right and left sides are drilled at the same height. I put a laser line level behind the bike so I could ensure they were the same.
- One last thought. The front of the rack almost touches the trunk, so it's a bit tricky to stick a bungee hook in (I made some that work). If you can raise it even 1/16 or 1/8 inch it might help.
Love the unit. Simple to use, looks great, doesn't cover up my Custom Dynamics high center brake light.
2020- RT Limited
Chalk White, Can-Am rear passenger armrests, Comfort Seat, Grip puppies, RAM Cup Holders, Providence RAM Mount
FOBO2 TPMS
Aluma MCTXL trailer
BRP hitch
Big Bike Parts wiring harness
Permanent Smile!!!
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Chrome Rack
Our chrome Rivco rack adds just enough carrying capacity. Use it for 2 rain suits and one cover, freeing up a lot of space in the 4 other storage areas. Chrome looks great on the Circuit Yellow.
Kaos
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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Bought the black one and installed it in the fall. Very easy to install and very functional.
tip and OverHillAndDale pretty much have it all covered. I used 2 layers of painters tape at the spot where holes were to be drilled to prevent the bit from wandering at all and always use a small bit to start for your pilot hole. I usually use at least 3 sizes of bit and work my way up to the final size. That may be unnecessary but don't want to mess it up.
I think it is a great design.
Gary
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Check the hand nuts regularly. Lost one
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rivco expandable in black
I love mine. I use it for my pet palace because when I changed the seat to a comfort seat I lost inches..and the pet palace will not fit on seat...fits on luggage rack fine. Maggie weighs 15-16 lbs.
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