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Trunk plate

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I am still wrestling with trying to replace the metal plate on which the trunk sits (original trunk For Buddy Itallia 150 , 2009). While I found piece of plastic to secure to the rear rack I am not sure how it will work securing the trunk to the plastic. The metal plate has holes specifically for that purpose. I am not sure what to do with my setup. Any ideas?
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Hi,

Do you have some pictures? It may spur some ideas.

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When I mounted my top case, a trip to the hardware store for some unconventional mounting supplies, which included 1/2 in. electrical hangers and heavy duty zip ties, got the job done. Its still rock solid, but the rack, as others have found out, is starting to show weather wear.
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Can you use the old mounting plate as a 'template' to create your new plastic one. A trip to the hardware store where someone might actually assist you in finding new hardware similar to what you removed.
You've got to have someone in your local scooter group that may be willing to lend you a hand as well....
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The topbox I had on my SYM was attached with no more then bolts and longish pieces of flat, 1" wide metal. The metal strips bridged at least two parts of the rear rack on the bottom and had holes drilled into it. Bolts ran from the inside of the topbox through the rack into through metal strips, where nylon lock nuts secured everything. Maybe you don't need a mounting plate?
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Post by Stormswift »

This is what I am thinking: a plasti cutting board, driiled holes. That would secure the new bord to the rack. Problem is going to be securing the box to the rack. Maybe longer bolts or something....
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Neat, not only can you secure your top case when you get it figured out, you can also prepare dinner too. :P
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I think you're on the 'right track'
Take a look at how I mounted my basket on my rack a few years ago if that'll help. viewtopic.php?t=21125&highlight=basket

If I lived closer to you, I'd be more than willing to help...
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Post by Stormswift »

Thanks KB. Your setup looks cool. I had some help from a friend today. He used the old plate as template and cut the cutting board and drilled the holes. I was able to put the trunk back on. Now if only mother nature would stop with the snow every week
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KABarash wrote:I think you're on the 'right track'
Take a look at how I mounted my basket on my rack a few years ago if that'll help. viewtopic.php?t=21125&highlight=basket

If I lived closer to you, I'd be more than willing to help...
That is the way my topbox was connected, except the topbox doesn't require the plates on the top like the basket does.
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