Part # 8200300-302
Top Case Rack
Available in: Chrome, Black or Silver

After watching the install video and reading the reviews, I decided to have my wife help me! First, I threw away the template, it is just not accurate enough. I laid long strips of painters tape on the box top at the points of connection. Positioned the rack and marked the tape by drawing circles around the attach points of the rack. I then moved the rack over enough, leaving it on the box top, so that I could visually see the drill angle required for the forward holes. After drilling the forward holes, I attached them to be sure I had them right. Then I removed one front screw and moved the rack enough to drill the rear holes. Attaching is tricky and I could not have done it without help. The instruction video really should say that. The rack is great and looks terrific, we are leaving on a trip in 2 days and will try it out but it feels firm and sturdy. Take the time to think it through, if that doesn't work, call and I'll send my wife over.

Overall I like the rack, It look great and works really well, the only problem, be it small is that the timplt that is sent is 1/4 to a 3/8 inch off. What I did was set the rack where I wanted it to mount and marked it with a sharp lead pencil, drilled the holes( with a little Kentucky windage) and it fit great.

I liked the look and quality of the rack for my R1200RT but the installation could be made easier. The drilling of the two front holes at the required angle is somewhat difficult and if not done properly, makes installing the screw close to impossible. An easy fix would be to redesign the front of the rack where these screws attach similar to the design of the rear screws- flat to the trunk rather than the angled approach. Though a nice design, I think a little function over form is in order.