I must drill my Gen's 1 rear fender for (Install the adapter plate for my OEM top box)

[majicmaker]

Expensive Yes! But Man are they handy when you need one.

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Agree..Exactly!

 

[odot]

I modified the thread title for you so the native's don't freak out.

The only problem is the OP was talking about mounting an OEM rack, not a PCA. I know it is very close, but why change the thread title?

You can get cheap unibits at harbor freight. They should work well enough ino plastic.

True, but probably not too many Harbor Freights in Athens Greece either.

Plus I have always thought Unibits are a crude way to drill a hole. For example, I see them using them all the time on "American Choppers." Need I say any more?

Holy nit-picking whiney gash crybabies!!!!!!!!!!!! And beating down 'merican choppers? Who do you think you are?

 

[Fred W]

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Extremely good..!!!!!!!!

 

[Bustanut joker]

Had to chuckle when I seen the metric version.. I mean, If you need to be that precise spend the money on a decent bit set.

Uni bits were made for production type procedures, where multiple holes of multiple sizes are needed.

Granted I read this tidbit on the innernet, I suspect it's more that likely true..

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Had to chuckle when I seen the metric version.. I mean, If you need to be that precise spend the money on a decent bit set.

Uni bits were made for production type procedures, where multiple holes of multiple sizes are needed.

Granted I read this tidbit on the innernet, I suspect it's more that likely true..

Bustanut,

In Europe we use metric version..I find this tool the right tool for this job..(i think..)

Could you suggest me a cheaper solution if you know,without to destroy the plastic fender and the color..?

 

[Fred W]

Had to chuckle when I seen the metric version.. I mean, If you need to be that precise spend the money on a decent bit set.

Uni bits were made for production type procedures, where multiple holes of multiple sizes are needed.

Granted I read this tidbit on the innernet, I suspect it's more that likely true..

Bustanut,

In Europe we use metric version..I find this tool the right tool for this job..(i think..)

Could you suggest me a cheaper solution if you know,without to destroy the plastic fender and the color..?

I already did, in the first reply to your post, I gave you two "solutions". You could use a hole saw (and run it backwards), or you could forgo the crappy Yamaha trunk and get a Givi. Only the first suggestion is "cheaper".

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Had to chuckle when I seen the metric version.. I mean, If you need to be that precise spend the money on a decent bit set.

Uni bits were made for production type procedures, where multiple holes of multiple sizes are needed.

Granted I read this tidbit on the innernet, I suspect it's more that likely true..

Bustanut,

In Europe we use metric version..I find this tool the right tool for this job..(i think..)

Could you suggest me a cheaper solution if you know,without to destroy the plastic fender and the color..?

I already did, in the first reply to your post, I gave you two "solutions". You could use a hole saw (and run it backwards), or you could forgo the crappy Yamaha trunk and get a Givi. Only the first suggestion is "cheaper".

Hi Fred,Thank you!

I don't like very the figure of the Yamaha trunk,but i like very his passenger backrest and the matched with bike color!I like better the Givi E55 but i realy don't like at all the Givi adapter plate for ours Gen1!Anyway. when i will finaly decide,perhaps i will try to screw a universal Givi adapter plate in the Shad adapter plate without to drill anything..!

A universal Givi adapter plate in this Shad adapter plate:

 

[Fred W]

There are definitely many ways to "skin that cat". I do know what you mean about the Givi adapter plate being sort of an eyesore. But what you really want is just the metal support frame from the Givi SR346 mount.

Once you install the steel frame you can then mount any plate you want to that (Shad, Givi, or universal) and enjoy the extra support of the steel frame and the fact that you do not have to drill holes in your rear plastic. Here's a good look at the steel rack:

Interestingly, the universal Givi mono-lock mounting plate, or the Givi Universal Mono-key mounting is much better looking that the mono-key mounting plate that comes with the SR346 for when you don't have the trunk mounted.

Mono-key mounting plate that comes with SR357:

Universal Mono-key mounting plate

Universal Mono-lock mounting plate

Either of those universal plates can also mount onto the steel frame of the SR346, and the (optional) solid center filler plate really cleans up the look when installed.

The Mono-lock trunks are also considerably less expensive than the Givi Mono-key trunks, and are somewhat lighter construction, though certainly very adequate.

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Thank you Fred for the pictures!

I know all about this you say..but i realy don't like to see all these metal pipes...

Anyway thank you again!

 

[deanw]

I'm stealing that!

Having purchased a uni-bit (I think for the Gen I footshield install), I've found it very handy to have when I need to drill large holes in thin material.

It also works effing great on the base of the x-mas tree- our tree stand has a center spindle almost exactly the same size and taper!