Renntec won't fit

Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

I've bought a renntec rack (2nd hand) and it won't fit right.
When I place it in the right position with the two holes lining up to where they should be bolted down, there is 2-3mm difference. I can put one bolt in but the other wont grab the thread at all.

It seems as though the rack is slightly too wide as if it has been bent. But it is very sturdy so can't see how it can be (I can't bend it back by hand).

Anyone else had a similar problem? Solutions?
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

Not with renntec. All the stuff I have had off them usually fits OK. The obvious solution is to fit spacers (washers) either side and longer bolts.

I suspect if it is the correct rack for your bike, the rack came with these originally.
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

When I fitted my rack and pannier frames it seemed like it wouldn't all fit. Fit it loosely at first if possible, try forcing it firmly but gently if you see what I mean, then tighten it all down.

Like Polarbear says, mine came with aluminium spacers.

Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

I have tried forcing it gently, don't want to break anything. The holes don't even line up, spacers will only lift the rack and not help at all surely.

If all fails ill try a bit more force. I was close to pulling the bike off the paddock stand last time Laughing

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Have you got fitting instructions?

Paris2 · Nearly there... Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Karma :

Nope. Got nothing but the rack. Two holes, (almost) line up with the holes for the grab rail, seems simple but it won't bloody fit.
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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

The Renntek I got with my Bandit was fitted with metal bungs/spacers, so at a guess it's likely to be the correct rack for the bike, but you're lacking the correct spacers
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CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

I had to get 2 longer bolts for the sides and gently reshape the rear mount slightly with a hammer.

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