[sammy5001]

Thanks for the measurements! That's really useful! Now I know I can fit my Kata bag!

But I'm torn now though. I just got a reply from Givi that they'll be releasing the Ninja 300 fitment kit in mid April. I really wanted a Givi setup from the beginning. But at the same time I really want the ability to slip on my backpack to the Ventura PackRack. Hmm the dilemma...

 

[sammy5001]

Yea that's a good idea and I've thought about it too. I guess I only have 2 concerns about that setup:

(1) Looking at http://www.ventura-bike.com/images/general/packrack1.jpg, I'm not sure if the rack section is "deep" enough to hold a Givi plate and top case.

(2) The PackRack is supported onto the side bars via 2 vertical "legs" that don't join very deep. I think this gives sufficient fore/aft strength but not so sure about the angular torque to support a top case with stuff in it. Another idea I had was to put the PackRack facing the front so that the rack sits on top of the passenger seat and have the top case facing forward as well then weight shouldn't be a problem. But then this makes it harder to get on the bike

Sadly here in the US it's next to impossible to find a local dealer that has these parts that I can just walk in and check out and make measurements. I more or less have to do all of my research up front before making a buying decision

 

[sammy5001]

Alright it's settled! I'm pulling the trigger on the Ventura rack! If anything I'll be happy to slip my backpack onto it because it's killing me! It's soooo uncomfortable to wear a 15lb backpack on 1hr commutes everyday (1 way).

 

[sammy5001]

Thanks for the offer mate! However I'm all the way here in Norther California

I have access to a metal shop so tools should not be an issue. Looks like the L-rack for the Ninja 300 won't be in stock until mid April. Will keep this threaded posted as I make progress.