On my 2007 DL1000, I had an Adventure Motostuff top case adapter for the Kappa K48 top case. It was really great - it allowed movement of the case forward and back to suit the passenger:
Unfortunately, this simply doesn't exist for the 2017+ DL650, not that I can find at least. If you want to put a Monokey style top case on, it's the Givi SRA3112, and that's it.
The SRA3112 does not have any adjustability, you get what you get in terms of location of the top case relative to the seat. That's been a problem for me & my SO. We tried both of us on my 2019 DL650XT, and it was Not Good. She was pushed into me, or else I had to scoot so far forward on the seat that I wasn't comfortable. She doesn't have her endorsement yet, so I'm always driving, she's always the pillion.
I have the passenger backrest on the front of my K48 top case. While I'm sure I could get her a couple of inches of room by taking it off, that's not an option, she's too used to the comfort. I can't fault her there, it's pretty nice to have that support.
So, it looks like I'll have to make my own adapter. An adapter for the adapter, in fact.
About to order an aluminum sheet. I measured the SRA3112, and can post a template if anyone's interested.
The idea is that I'll remove the Givi Monokey hardware (2 lugs + snap-on wedge) from the SRA3112 plate, then attach them to the second aluminum plate. Finally, attach this second plate to the SRA3112, only offset, using the holes already in it for the Monokey hardware. End effect: scoot the top case back by something like 2 to 4". Will document my efforts here as I make progress & time allows.
I don't have metal-bending tools, a drill press, etc., or this would be a fairly simple project. I'm choosing aluminum plate, because it's much lighter and much easier to work with than plate steel, though more expensive.
I think 1/8" thick sheet should be strong enough. If you look at the Adventure Motostuff page, you'll note that their Monokey v3.0 adapter is made from 1/8" aluminum. They're plenty strong, had one on my 2007 DL1000 up until the crash last year. I'll use the same aluminum alloy they do - 6061.
One problem might be the clearance needed for screw heads between top of my adapter plate, & bottom of top case. There is about a 1/8" gap there already. Might be enough. Better be or I'll have to get creative. I don't think 1/8" sheet is thick enough to do countersunk screws.
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Unfortunately, this simply doesn't exist for the 2017+ DL650, not that I can find at least. If you want to put a Monokey style top case on, it's the Givi SRA3112, and that's it.
The SRA3112 does not have any adjustability, you get what you get in terms of location of the top case relative to the seat. That's been a problem for me & my SO. We tried both of us on my 2019 DL650XT, and it was Not Good. She was pushed into me, or else I had to scoot so far forward on the seat that I wasn't comfortable. She doesn't have her endorsement yet, so I'm always driving, she's always the pillion.
I have the passenger backrest on the front of my K48 top case. While I'm sure I could get her a couple of inches of room by taking it off, that's not an option, she's too used to the comfort. I can't fault her there, it's pretty nice to have that support.
So, it looks like I'll have to make my own adapter. An adapter for the adapter, in fact.
About to order an aluminum sheet. I measured the SRA3112, and can post a template if anyone's interested.
The idea is that I'll remove the Givi Monokey hardware (2 lugs + snap-on wedge) from the SRA3112 plate, then attach them to the second aluminum plate. Finally, attach this second plate to the SRA3112, only offset, using the holes already in it for the Monokey hardware. End effect: scoot the top case back by something like 2 to 4". Will document my efforts here as I make progress & time allows.
I don't have metal-bending tools, a drill press, etc., or this would be a fairly simple project. I'm choosing aluminum plate, because it's much lighter and much easier to work with than plate steel, though more expensive.
I think 1/8" thick sheet should be strong enough. If you look at the Adventure Motostuff page, you'll note that their Monokey v3.0 adapter is made from 1/8" aluminum. They're plenty strong, had one on my 2007 DL1000 up until the crash last year. I'll use the same aluminum alloy they do - 6061.
One problem might be the clearance needed for screw heads between top of my adapter plate, & bottom of top case. There is about a 1/8" gap there already. Might be enough. Better be or I'll have to get creative. I don't think 1/8" sheet is thick enough to do countersunk screws.
You can get a benchtop drill press for a reasonable amount at Harbor freight. I got rid of my 1942 Avey industrial drill press years ago in favor of one - which takes up less space and weighs about 400lbs less.
