Pannier rack brackets: what are they for?

[WalterT]

The original Yamaha/Givi pannier rack has mounting brackets just in front of the passenger footpegs (see pic). As these racks were designed specifically for Yamaha, I assume there is a well-thought through reason why these are there. Does anybody know what their function is and what is supposed to be bolted on there?

[Noel McCutcheon]

Rear Carrier Rack.... 

the lower arms of the top-box rack bolt on there.

 

[WalterT]

Ah! That clears it up. Thanks, X Plane!

[ahamay]

I wondered this too.

 

While mounting up, if I don't tuck my pants leg in to my right boot, it will catch/snag on that thing sometimes. 

Edited September 23, 2020 by ahamay