RT Shelf Kit

[fyrertuck]

I was looking at the two different shelves that are out there but ended up using a fanny pack screwed in were the BRP mp3 bracket goes and two smaller pouches from home depot on the sides. This hold glass, flash light and any junk the wife has, plus I still have that big black hole for other stuff. I will try to send photos later if you would like.

 

[bmwlarry]

I use BRP shelf and top bag all the time. It is a great way to avoid loosing "stuff" in the bottom or the rear case. I too had problems with the velcro coming loose so I used washers and aluminum rivets to keep it where it should be. You have to keep the "belt" snapped below the shelf to keep it where it should be!

 

[sjcpanther]

Pictures of Installed Shelf

Here are 2 pictures of the shelf, one open and one dropped down.

 

[sjcpanther]

Then the thought hit me. In order to support the rear of the shelf, the strap needs to be pushed back. So, contarary to the instructions, I positioned the brackets at each end to more of an angle, therefore moving the strap closer to the back. This seems like it will help support the shelf much better. I'll have to test it out and see if it does the trick.

Maybe this is how you are supposed to position it, but that's not what I got out of the instructions.

 

[jthornton]

Here are 2 pictures of the shelf, one open and one dropped down.View attachment 70069View attachment 70070

Thanks for the photos that explains a lot... and is like 1,000 words.

Makes me wonder about the possibilities now... you would think that the depressions would be full and not taper to the back.

JT

 

[Cruzr Joe]

i had the BRP shelf on my 2012 RT Ltd, it was standard equipment, replaced the velcro with a heavy duty velcro and it stayed up fine when in the closed position, the strap is used to support the shelf when it is in the open position, i used the shelf with small peices of velcro to hold a small brush and a business card holder. The shelf is overpriced for what it does (but what is not) but when used properly it works as it should. MY .02 Worth.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Macca]

Has anyone got the shelf from Inspector Gadget?

Do you know it it folds up?

Seems pretty secure.

It does not fold up and tips up slightly.
You would need to completely remove it to reach anything beneath it.
All said it is much better than the flimsy stock shelf.

 

[diesel-dawg]

The shelf came as standard equipment on the 2013 RT Limited. I took it out and set it in the motorcycle closet. Not worth having, IMHO.

 

[sjcpanther]

Then the thought hit me. In order to support the rear of the shelf, the strap needs to be pushed back. So, contarary to the instructions, I positioned the brackets at each end to more of an angle, therefore moving the strap closer to the back. This seems like it will help support the shelf much better. I'll have to test it out and see if it does the trick.View attachment 70071

Maybe this is how you are supposed to position it, but that's not what I got out of the instructions.

Put it through a good test this evening. No problems. With the way the straps are near the end of the shelf, it provides a much more stable shelf. Put my keys, wallet and phone on the shelf. Before, it would fall into the black hole; this time, they stayed put. This also slightly leans the shelf back, so it's even harder for things to fall off.

Try this if you want to make the shelf work. Definitely worked for me.

 

[Firefly]

Looked at these at the owners event... not worth $54 for sure.

Decided to pass.

 

[sjcpanther]

Oh, I agree. If I knew it was this flimsy, I definitely would not have bought it. But since I do have it, at least I found a way to make it work.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Bought the shelf on ebay. Pretty worthless I think. Pulled it out and its now on a "shelf" in the garage.

I will give you $25.00 for it

Cruzr Joe

 

[Cruzr Joe]

The shelf came as standard equipment on the 2013 RT Limited. I took it out and set it in the motorcycle closet. Not worth having, IMHO.

i will give you $25.00 for it

Cruzr Joe

 

[bullant12]

Looked at these at the owners event... not worth $54 for sure.

Decided to pass.

:agree: Besides... you can get it 3 bucks cheaper online with free shipping. And for $3 bucks difference, I wasn't going to buy the one at the OE... $20 off then maybe!nojoke

I will give you $25.00 for it

Cruzr Joe

Crap! You beat me to it!:thumbup:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

:agree: Besides... you can get it 3 bucks cheaper online with free shipping. And for $3 bucks difference, I wasn't going to buy the one at the OE... $20 off then maybe!nojoke



Crap! You beat me to it!:thumbup:

There is 2 of them, one for each of us :roflblack::roflblack: