Some questions about givi wingracks

[Pie-Roe]

I am looking for some luggage, that I can fit to my current bike and then to any later ones I buy. It has been pointed out to me that the wingrack systems are universal, just a different fitting kit for different bikes.

Now I'd like to be able to fit one to a 93 xj600, 96 rf900 and maybe even a 99 te610 (although unlikely I feel)

Has anyone got any experience in fitting them, or can explain how they are mounted/ease of using a universal kit?

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[Serendipity]

Wingracks are great and fairly easy to get hold of. The problem comes with the fitting kit, especially for older bikes. Givi don’t seem to keep stock of old kits so you’re relying on their resellers or Ebay.

My CB500 came with a Wingrack fitted, but no boxes so I picked up cheap 2nd hand boxes from Ebay. I removed the rack for a few months because it was so heavy and ugly, but put it back on when I started a regular London commute last summer. I normally only use the top box, but I have the side cases should I need to stash my riding gear and turn up for meetings looking like a normal person.

I looked around for a Wingrack for my CBR600 and eventually a brand new fitting kit for my vintage of bike came up on Ebay. I subsequently picked up another Wingrack (with VFR750 fitting kit that I didn’t need). This second Wingrack didn’t have indicators so I also bought a pair of those from Fleabay and put it all together.

You may need to tinker with suspension settings. The rack itself is I would say at least 10KG and each box is around 3.5KG when empty. The top box sits high and far back so, depending on the bike, can introduce a light feel or even wobbles to the front when loaded. I just added some preload to the rear and most unpleasantness disappeared.
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