[jim620scot]

Hepco & Becker sport rack with 30 litre Givi top box

 

[2cati]

Same Hepco and Becker sport rack with a Shad SH33 (33l) top case

 

[Treed]

Are there any saddle bags for the 2020? The rear subframe seat area changed quite a bit from Gen 2.

 

[PBrad]

Are there any saddle bags for the 2020? The rear subframe seat area changed quite a bit from Gen 2.

They have factory ones....

 

[2cati]

The side cases look larger have a nicer finish for 2020...I’m envious ...

 

[PBrad]

I'd like to see them on the bike... There are no pictures as far as I can tell

 

[2cati]

rough mock up of the mounting position of the Hepco and Becker Orbit cases. Need to fine tune before I finalize it. Started on the exhaust side to ensue it out of the exhaust blast. Hopefully the tail subframe is symmetrical so I can easily complete the other side.

 

[2cati]

Well with Covid and the colder weather, I’ve been able to fabricate some brackets that I’ll have reinforced, cleaned up and panted. A bit of a pain to fabricate but I’m going to be happy with the end result. The brackets are a lot lighter than what Hepco provides but more importantly they fit cleanly to the bike (much closer) rather then sticking out a few more inches.

I had to notch the metal to get the sharp bends - I’ll have a friend fillet weld the joints to add strength.

I also need to order up some stainless spacers from McMaster Carr.

You folks with the 2020 SDR are so lucky with the very clean mounting systems available from powerparts.

 

[gripnripper]

@2cati That’s looks great. Taking notes. I’m working on a hard case mounting solution for my 990R. I found that the Hepco Becker pannier rack from a BMW R1200R is dangerously close and can be made to work with some slight modifications and a fabbed top mounting bracket. I’m planning to create a thread showing the project...when I actually get to it.

 

[2cati]

Finally fine tuned the fit and painted the homemade brackets.

I now can use just the cowl with the side bags or replace it with the sport rack and add my topcase!
I now have 22L (per side case) + 33L when the top case is attachéd - all lockable/waterproof. I’m really happy with the result — each side has 4 solid mounting points and the c-bow mounts are as tight to the bike as possible making for a sleek look. It was time consuming but good therapy during these strange times.

 

[2cati]

Posting some more photos

I’m liking just the side bags but I can add the topcase as well in a minute!

 

[Retterrreich]

I just installed the sw motech urban abs and lets say they look amazing. Going to order the matching top case and a tank bag upon my return from a quick trip back to my nation or origin for a vaccine. Heading to the alps on it when the weather gets better

 

[Treed]

Hey,
How is the clearance on the exhaust?
It looks like it would roast the bottom of the bag.

 

[Retterrreich]

Hey,
How is the clearance on the exhaust?
It looks like it would roast the bottom of the bag.

Clearance is much better than that angle looks

 

[Retterrreich]

Same Hepco and Becker sport rack with a Shad SH33 (33l) top case View attachment 99257

How was the mounting for the sport rack as I read a weird review saying it didnt come with anything yo attach it and that you had to cannibalize the passenger pillion.

 

[2cati]

How was the mounting for the sport rack as I read a weird review saying it didnt come with anything yo attach it and that you had to cannibalize the passenger pillion.

That’s strange as my sport rack (I believe it fits 2014-2019) came complete - never had to cannibalize anything. Besides, I cannot see how any parts from KTM would fit or be appropriate as the Hepco stuff is incredibly strong/overbuilt. What model year bike are you referring to?

This is a photo of what my sport rack looked like from underneath - you can see that this is very seriously built steel brackets. Nothing from the pillion seat will work here.

 

[2cati]

Here is a photo of the instructions- comprehensive parts list provided. you need no parts from your KTM.

hope this helps.

 

[Retterrreich]

I went full sw motech as the rear bag matched my side bags

 

[Hammerhead]

Nice work, 2. I love home brew. Those bags have to hold nearly as much as the factory GT bags.

 

[steve59]

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