Givi PLX Rack Install on 2001 SV650

This documents installing a Givi PLX rack on a first gen 2001 SV650.

 

Tools Used:

• 4mm,5mm,6mm allen wrench  
• philips screwdriver   
• 12mm,14mm socket 
• 12mm wrench 
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1) Get the bike on a rear stand to make it stable to work on.

2) Using the 4mm and 6mm hex wrench remove the side covers and front seat

   

3) Remove the grab handle with the 12mm socket

4) Remove the four screws holding the cowling on

5) Remove the two screws holding the front of the cowling together

6) Remove the two screws holding the cowling to the custom fender delete. Stock bikes will differ on this step.

7) Lift the cowling to expose the rectangular end of the sub frame.

 

8) Slide the rack supports into the frame. It works well to loosen them quite a bit first. They attach to the inside of the frame as the two pieces slide apart and grip the sub frame.

  

9) Tighten them with the 14mm socket

 

10) Reattach the rear cowling tighten the screws and bolts.

11) The attachment points for the rack are arrowed below:

12) Loosen the exhaust hanger with the 12mm socket and 12mm wrench. Remove the nut from the inside and attach the right side of the rack. Put the nut back on loosely to allow the rack to move while the other points are secured.

12) Attach the rear rack supports on the outside of the spacers. Do not tighten yet.

13) Attach the left side of the rack to the left passenger foot peg using the supplied bolt and washer.

 

14) Tighten all rack mount points. Left side with the 14mm socket, right side with 12mm wrench and socket, and rear supports with a 5mm hex wrench. If you have stock turn signals, you can relocate them to the turn signal mounts in the rear. My mini-led signals are not in the way.

15) Rack installed:

16) Mount the cases. I used a Givi V46 for the top and two JC Whitney (JCW) cases for the sides. I need to scrap about 1/16-1/8 of an inch off the inside mount of the cases to make them work on the monokey based rack. They both work great and are firmly attached now.

 

17) Go for a ride and enjoy your new setup!

Because I am using three different cases (not all Givi monokey), I have three keys. I will work on correcting this later.

With all of the cases, I can store ALL of my riding gear: coat, pants, boots, back protector, helmet, gloves, liners, and rain gear inside of the locked, waterproof cases! This will also provide a superb two-up travel solution.

Written by Chrisluhman for Everyday Riding. All rights reserved.