Seca luggage rack/luggage options??

Hi all! This didn't seem to fit in any other category so...

Anyone who has luggage mounts/back rests/etc on their Seca, whatcha got?? I've been searching around but so far it's been hard to find something that still fits these bikes. I'm taking a long trip in July and I'd love to get at least a backrest on there so I can strap gear down. My bike has an existing luggage "frame" (more like a bar) on the left side only, which is fine but not super helpful. I'm pretty crafty/handy but unfortunately don't have the setup or capabilities for metalwork.

 

Mine came to me with a Givi Monokey rack and side racks. I've found them to be an excellent system, but the new prices are eye-watering, even if they still made them for XJs. I'm sure you can find a used set somewhere.

 

I will look into it! Do you have pics of yours by any chance? I have yet to see a Seca out in the wild and I'm curious.

 

Hmm... they don't really show up much in this pic... this one might be better...



Ignore the alloy case, that was a DIY effort. I've since got a nice pair of side bags that were end-of-line NOS that are genuine Givi and top-loaders, which makes things much easier.

 

Which Seca? There are 4 different frames in the Seca family.

 

Oh cool! Looks great. Also super into that castle...

 

81 XJ750

 

Here's one with factory trunk and bags:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1145531639352360/

 

Oooh awesome, thank you! Gonna see if she'd be willing to sell just the luggage setup...

 

PM me if they won’t part it out. We might be able to work out a creative solution.

if they are willing, make sure they include all the parts you will need. See the rear baggage post in the gallery.

 

She said yes!! I'm so excited! Hopefully won't cost a million dollars to ship but honestly I feel like I've just won moto lottery. I'll definitely check out the baggage post and make sure everything's all good before it's sent. THANK YOU SO MUCH for the fb link!

 

Good deal.

winning the lotto would be if they showed up with the nylon inner bags

 

I will keep you updated on that lol

 

Here is the gallery post that shows all the pieces you need to worry about:
https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/showcase/xj-rj-rear-baggage-list.64/

 

Awesome, thank you!

 

Yep…. These—



Dfox

 

NICE! I think I could make these actually!

 

Is there a similar link that shows parts/instructions for the headlight cowl? I found one on eBay but it doesn't come with any bolts or anything.

 

Not that I know of. I'm currently looking for the same information. I took mine apart, but the hardware used seems to be some sort of random collection of nuts and bolts.

Mine is still apart, so I can do my best to share what I have and how it goes together.

Knowing what I know now, I would say that as long as you get the proper mounting brackets you should be OK.

 

If I find any info I'll share as well! Is there a big bracket or is it just like smaller hardware? I've never installed a fairing, I'm going off of common sense and blind optimism lol.

 

Dan, I can help you figure things out...... like showing you pics from the instruction manual, etc—— lol

 

I would also love instruction manual support please lol

 

As far as I know, there were two factory fairings available for the 750 Seca. A frame mounted version and a handlebar mounted version. For more research, start here:
https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/xj-parts-catalog-section-n-body-and-frame.44632/

I'm not sure about the handlebar mounted version, but the frame mount bracket looks like this. In this picture the bracket is mounted to the fairing, and I've circled the six bolts that mount the fairing to the bracket.


The bracket mounts on the side of the frame about where you would expect it to. You may have to relocate your turn signals.

Optionally, there were lower pieces that would sort of cover your legs. Some had them, some didn't. If you had the lowers, you would also have brackets that connect to one of the engine mounts.

These four little holes on the bottom show where the lowers would connect:

 

If you have one of those manuals, that would be awesome @hogfiddles !!

That would help a lot.

 

Yes, there are two different fairings for the 750 are… One of them is the full touring fairing which has the lowers and the pockets on it. The other one is the lightweight one which is also known as the sport fairing. The sport fairing also has a lighter weight tubular bracket. The instructions that I have are for The full touring fairing and lowers. I will try to get some pictures to you this weekend.

 

The lowers, even being plastic, do add significant stability to the touring fairing. I also used a piece of aluminum inside the fairing to spread the mounting load on the almost 40 year old plastic, just in case you know.

 

Those pics are SUPER helpful, thank you! I only have the sport fairing on the way and a windshield which is why I even bothered with a fairing in the first place (couldn't find aftermarket windshields that seemed like they'd fit). I don't really need the lowers and they're not my style, but since I don't I'll definitely see what I can do about giving the upper some extra support.

Gonna go on a bracket hunt now...

 

The sport fairing is lightweight, and the mounting bracket is lightweight. The touring fairing is bigger and heavier.....and the mounting bracket is bigger and heavier, too. The lowers connect to the fairing and also bolt to the engine/frame bolts. It’s is a very well thought-out design.

 

The sport fairing (also known as a "bikini" fairing) never used (and won't accept) the lower "leg guards".........those only work with the large (huge) touring-package fairing. We have the correct-fitting windscreens for both style fairings, and we have the main mounting bracket for the bikini fairing available, too (probably have one for a touring fairing, also).

The lower "leg guards" will crack if you just look at them wrong, a very poor design by Yamaha (or whoever made them for Yamaha), as well as being too brittle in all the wrong places. The aluminum brace inside the fairing AND inside the top of the lower leg is an excellent idea. But still.......don't give them any sideways glances........

 

@chacal YAY for the bikini bracket and windshield...where can I find pricing/how do I order?

 

@chacal any chance you have a mounting bracket for this?

 

Deleted, that is the big X-1 fairing (I believe) and we do not have a mounting bracket for it, hogfiddles (or eBay) would be your most likely options for that item.

 

This was also already addressed here:
https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/...ith-touring-package.130355/page-2#post-674229