Hey guys, I'm not sure if anyone has covered this, but I thought I'd let you know.

The SW Motech Quick-Lock Evo Contour does indeed fit the 2012+ 14R. This is the more modern, close-fitting plate style carrier that only accepts the V35/K33N hard bags.

It mounted up perfectly following the instructions, with only the two small undertail holes needed to mount the rear hangers. The packaging and component quality are absolutely top notch, and the service I received from Twisted Throttle was great as well.

If you have a stock exhaust, you will need to make two simple lowering brackets to drop the cans enough for luggage clearance. I have the Brocks CT Meg system, so there were no clearance issues. Also, a word of advice... Use the templates. The hanger holes don't end up where you think they will.

Nice. I still haven't quite decided what I want to do for bags. I just received my grab bar kit (so I can fit the motech rear rack and a top case) that I ordered back in March.

I'm having trouble deciding if I want to buy that special piece just to buy the SWM rack, or if I want to just build an adapter that attaches to the side carriers.

Pics?

If you don't plan on having a passenger, making a rack for a top box that connects to each side is pretty easy.

That is what I did, there are pictures in another thread here somewhere.
Lmk if you want me to post them here.

I'll get the pics up soon. Haven't had the chance to snap a decent one.

I do want to have a passenger. I intend to use the Topcase as the wifey's backrest.

I think I can build a decently strong setup off of the rear hangers and lower cross bar to make a sturdy platform for the topcase to sit and resist fore-aft loading.

Trailboss I have a motech rack,topcase and the plastic tail piece needed when you install the motech rack. Its all from a gen 1, not sure if it will fit your bike. I'll sell it for cheap if you want it. PM me your email if you want some pics and more info.

I'm definitely interested, thanks! I'll message you.

Pics!

Cool! Thanks for posting the pics!

I take it you don't have bags, yet.

Nope. Ordering them next. Can't spend all my money at once!

Update!

SW Motech tail rack system added. Givi tanklock tank bag wired for charging, Givi V35 side bags and a Coocase Wizard top box. 121 total liters of storage. It was spendy, but well worth the cost for the ease of removal and fit/finish.

Big thanks to wfozx14 for the screamin' deal on the gear, btw!

Those look great. I have been going back and forth for weeks over those saddle bags myself. I don't think there are any others that mount as close to the body work as these. Is there any way you could take a measurement from left outside edge to right outside edge of the saddle bags? I would like to compare the width to the "Connie". How do they feel riding with the bags mounted? Do they feel that you have a "wide load", or do they "disappear" after riding a bit? Any experience in splitting lanes with the bags mounted?

Again, great looking installation and bike!

Looking good Trailboss, Looks like your ready to put on some serious miles. Have fun serving up some humble pie to the local squids, no ones going to like getting there ass handed to them by a bagger. lol

First ride with them tomorrow. Ride report to follow. I'll have I wait on the paint until I have more time.

Damn that looks sweet! I love it!

First ride tomorrow?!? I wanna come play!

Curious what made you go with the Coo top case over a Givi?

Ridiculously smokin' deal from wfozx14. Less than the cost of just the case for everything.

Okay...

Appearance:
V35 Bags - Initial impression is that the Givi V35 bags are huge. They hold a lot of shit, and it looks like they hold a lot of shit. At roughly 12" out from each side of the tail, the total width is approximately 42". If you want thin, svelte bags you might try the Corbin Beetle Bags. That being said, they look great in my opinion. They flow well with the lines of the bike, especially given the fact that they aren't designed specifically for the ZX14R. With color matching I fully expect them to look fantastic.

Coocase - It's a topcase. They're all ugly in my opinion, and this one is no better. At least it's black.

Function:
V35 Bags - These work well, with an intuitive locking system, sturdy components and a solid rubber gasket to keep the water out. The elastic straps inside are key to opening and closing the bags while vertical, as they would otherwise dump your gear out all over the ground. Key to loading them fully is to remove them and lay them on their back. The mounting mechanism and locks are very stout and confidence inspiring.

Coocase - Works great, with a pre-plumbed option for lighting. The lock/release mechanisms are a bit clunky, but that may be from age. They work well otherwise and it closes tightly. It will hold one size M helmet plus other random soft goods.

Performance:
All the luggage (with the SW Motech racks) mounts very solidly, with only minor shifting up and down when you grab and try to move them. Fore/aft movent is nil. I haven't topped out yet, but the setup has seen the far side of 150mph with no ill effect. Wheelies are easier with the weight over the rear and the added aerodynamic drag.

Riding aggressively with the bags loaded gives a slight sense of "steering from the rear", as the bike wants to pivot a bit around the rearward weight change. Nothing too bothersome, just takes a bit more smoothness so you don't upset the chassis with snappy directional changes. Keep it smooth and you'll never know all the gear is back there.

EDIT: The bags touch down before the lower fairings or footpegs (no feelers).

* Last updated by: TRAILBOSS on 9/10/2014 @ 12:58 AM *

Thanks for the thorough write up TB!

Updated shots with Colorite paint matching kit. The primer, base and top coats were fantastic, but the recommended "eggshell" finish was a bust. Going to buy a gloss clear coat and reshoot. Still looks alright for now, though!

Nice looking set up. I like the paint, makes the install look factory.

Does anyone know if these racks will fit a 2014 model? I read somewhere that Kawasaki changed the subframe this year. I am very interested in getting this set up for my bike.

Great looking setup Trailboss, love the colour coding.

I'm running a 2014 model, keen to find out if anyone has fitted a Motech system. If anyone is I would apreciate some close up shots around the exhaust braket with the v35 bags fitted so I might be able to get an idea if it will fit my setup or not. For those that might know I bought the special edition with the optional Akros, hopfully someone has tried it.

Thanks for any help