Sw-motech Evo quick release side carriers for Gen 5?

[IrishViffer]

Hi folks,

 

As above - I have a set of these (taken from my '06 Versys 650 when I sold it,guy didn't want them...🤷‍♂️)

 

From what I can see of them on the Sw Motech site,the racks themselves appear to be the same for all bikes only the mounting plates to bikes differ.

 

Has anyone on here had any success modifying the plates or know of a fitting kit available anywhere?

 

I know it can be done (anything can be made fit with enough effort/time/money 😂)

 

Though it may end up cheaper to buy a givi/kappa rack in the end - ideally I hope to get this to fit as the quick release is handy (would be a shame to mar the looks with a permanent rack)

 

Also - has anyone here made up a top bok mount mounted from the grab handle mounts?

 

Ideally I'd like something not hanging off the back of the bike - more directly over the tail and a bit of the seat.

 

If anyone has any pictures or links be greatly appreciated!

 

Thanks in advance, 

Sean.