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Brammo Empulse Discussion => Brammo Empulse Mods => Topic started by: JeffK on October 10, 2014, 12:37:03 PM
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Guess I needed a top case to stash my charger cable and other stuff now that winter is on it's way.
Hate to see the Nelson rigg and straps deteriorate with all the salt and sand. Sandy straps can rub away paint too.
So first I started with a rack, made out of mild steel fitted to the bull horn grip bolts.
Now it is time for some test runs, to see if it will hold.
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I like the rack and would love seeing, reading more details on how you made it. Definitely looks good in the photo!
As far as the top case on the Empulse, I have trouble getting a leg over my Nelson Rigg bag, but I guess if you're tall or a contortionist mounting the bike could be managable.
With your focus preparing for the upcoming winter season, was wondering what part of the country?
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Yes! This is what I've been waiting for from Brammo for a long time. Guess we'll just have to DIY! Do you have any photos of just the rack's tubing, before the mounting plate was attached?
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Yes! This is what I've been waiting for from Brammo for a long time. Guess we'll just have to DIY! Do you have any photos of just the rack's tubing, before the mounting plate was attached?
Sure, after I did a bit of test riding, I had to take it all off for a quick paint job.
The "wiper blades" can be detached from the brackets, which ads for versatility.
Don't know what I need to haul in the future, but I might want to replace it with a "bale-a-hay-hauler", to make the Empulse even more versatile.
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Good pics of the supports. How about a photo of the rack itself. Is the rack a Givi or did you fabricate it? Also, how does the rack attach to the brackets?
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Nice, simple fabrication. It would seem, after a year, Brammo should be able to produce these. Guess I will copy you and see if I beat them!
And I like the idea of being able to take the case off to mount other platforms. I tied on a large piece of plywood one time to haul two new tires to the shop for mounting. I can also tie on a folding bicycle to ride home from the shop when in for mechanical repair, which, with the Empulse, is pretty much never!
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Nice! I thought of something similar that used sheet metal that was bent and grabbed onto those mounts and came up to a platform that I could mount a top case.
Brammo has been slow to respond to inquiries about a top case, so who knows if they'll ever make one. I'll likely have to make my own.
Thanks for the pics!
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Good pics of the supports. How about a photo of the rack itself. Is the rack a Givi or did you fabricate it? Also, how does the rack attach to the brackets?
The top case base plate is bolted directly to the supports with 4 m6 bolts and nylock nuts. It is full of holes , so you can align it with the supports and mark the spots on the metal for drilling. (sorry about the dirty bike, just went trough the rain again)
then a cover plate is fitted over the bolts.
Top case brand is a 36 liter "Drive" which is pretty low end aftermarket. it comes with the mounting base.
I believe it was discontinued, but there are plenty of similar units around (http://www.polo-motorrad.de/de/motorrad-shop/technik-zubehor/reisen-camping-und-gepaeck.html?cat=3875#!/cat=3875&dir=asc&order=price)
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.... I can also tie on a folding bicycle to ride home from the shop ...
I was thinking about something similar, when the bike is charging at a few miles from my destination, but then carry an Airwheel, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0wdWLJPGLY) which seems like a perfect electric addition to any EV.
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How cool, - the wheel reinvented, - the revolution is just beginning............. !
Thanks for the top case / base plate details.
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Hey,
I am a new owner of a Empulse and I'm also interested in manufacture and install a back top case. In my opinion, a top case is much more practical than the sides because I drive between cars very often in Barcelona. Therefore I seek not increase the width of my Brammo.
May I obtain the measurements of the support you've made in order of made it by my own?
Thanks!
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I ordered one from these guys. They make it themselves and looks nice and solid.
www.motorzaak.com/elektrische-motor/brammo-motor-accessoires
Sorry that it's in Dutch
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Thanks for this. Google translated it easily.
I tried to order but the only countries listed in their shipping form were in Europe.
I emailed them to ask if they would ship to the U.S.
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Wonder if they sell without the case? I have a givi case and mount, but no way to mount on the bike without fabricating it.
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Thanks!
I was thinking of asking exactly the same, if it's possible selling it without the Givi case. I think there are better top cases than this model. Apart, shipping only the frame should be much cheaper.
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I ordered one from these guys. They make it themselves and looks nice and solid.
www.motorzaak.com/elektrische-motor/brammo-motor-accessoires (http://www.motorzaak.com/elektrische-motor/brammo-motor-accessoires)
Sorry that it's in Dutch
Heh, that might be the most extensive accessory site I've seen for the Empulse.
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I had the top case rack installed today at Motorzaak Amsterdam.
The rack is really solid! It comes with a relatively small top box but a bigger one should be no problem the frame is strong enough for that.
The main fixation are the bolts through the grab bar mounts but it's also connected to the rear subframe of the tail lights. The two tubes are welded together in the middle under the plate.
I asked for a matte black finish. Standard they use glossy.
Some photos can be found at my Empulse Flickr stream:
https://flic.kr/p/s96KSw
And a link to the top case provided with the rack. It's the basic version.
www.coocase.com/showcase/s28_vivo.html