Installing hard cases on the SV650(S)

[macktruckturner]

Today I finally got a chance to get outside and install the hard cases on my Suzuki SV650S. The cases are Hepcko & Becker Junior cases (30L) and are mounted to SW-MOTECH quick release mounts. At first, there was some concern that the mounts, and cases would not fit with my M4 full exhaust, but when all was said and done, it all fits just fine.

Here's what my pre-install layout looked like, note that most folks won't need a drill - unless they've got a shock reservoir that needs relocating:


I removed what I figured would be the easiest part of the installation first, so off came the factory grab bar, and in went the SW-MOTECH replacement. The rear grab bar is replaced wish a bottom plate that has the two upper mounting tabs for the quick release system. My only complaint here is that a spacer that is supposed to go underneath my helmet lock on either side of the bike is at least .020" oversize. Another minor complaint is that apparently, to German engineers "locking nut" means "not threaded properly." When I get around to it, half of these fasteners will be replaced with those having proper threading.

Rear grab bar replaced:


Greetings, oversized spacers:


From there, I tackled the rear bracket, which mounts in the factory fender - you'll need that if you intend to use these mounts. I know most people lob the shovel of a rear fender off as soon as they can, but I never got around to it. My biggest problem with the rear mount is that there was no consideration given to the rubber grommets that are part of the factory mounting system for the rear turn signals, which must be relocated for the bags to fit. That lack of consideration leaves entirely too much free play in the relocated signals, and will have to be fixed by some rubber shims later. It would have been nice if they'd just sized the wings of the bracket to properly fit the grommets the bike came with, but I suppose you can't think of everything all of the time.

Rear bracket work:


From the back:


The mounting tab that goes under the footpegs was actually the easiest part to install, and took all of two minutes. My complication will be the relocation of my shock reservoir, as it used to mount in the same place. The solution I've come up with, involves a drill.

Side case bracket all mounted up:


The other side, clearing the exhaust quite nicely:


Closer view of the exhaust to bracket clearance:


Finally, behold the Suzuki SV650ST



Click here for a few more photos.

[Ranger]

Great detail, there have been many questions on teh SW-Motech mounting. Hopefully this will answer some of those.

[macktruckturner]

Thanks, I used to ask a lot of those questions myself - so I figured answering them would be a good idea. When I figure out how I'm going to address my "issues" I will post the solutions up as well.

[Ranger]

My SVST before my Cali trip.

[macktruckturner]

I don't have a top case, but I do have a luggage locker for the rear seat, and a tank bag. That ought to do me, I think. Time to get off the computer and ride

[Hawkshot99]

Originally Posted by Ranger01

My SVST before my Cali trip.

I see the CB antenna, where is the rest of it mounted, and how does it work for you?

[Ranger]

It's on the clutch handlebar. Works pretty well, I have to work on getting some of the electrical feedback to go away.

[wanabe]

Ranger how much the Givi E21 setup cost you With the mounting Would a 17" lap top fit in one of them with enough room for foam padding? Would anyone know if the laptop be o.k in one of them... I concorned with the vibration and shock of the road....

[Ranger]

I've gotten a 17" barely in the sidecase without padding. It normally gets transported in the topcase wrapped in a sweatshirt or something.

[wanabe]

Have you ever had any problems with the laptop failing due to keeping it in the back of the bike How long have you been riding with the laptop in the back I been thinking about using Palicen foam to line the box..