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New Luggage Rack

gbw

gbw

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My wife plans to join me at this year's Dave Davis Memorial Rally based out of Soldiers Grove WI. I'm really looking forward to having her join us but one of her stipulations to attend is that I get a backrest on the GS. The few times she rode the Bandit she was glad to have the top box as a backrest because it made her feel safer.

So, after posting a WTB here, and searching CraigsList and eBay for a few weeks I found this on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/280911222019?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

It was pretty dirty and had some surface rust but it cleaned up pretty well. Its not a show piece and I don't think it is particularly pretty but it should serve its purpose.

After cleaning up the rack and getting it mounted I have this
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I think I've decided to leave off the backrest part and just mount a cheap top case as the backrest. The backrest that came with the rack is IMHO quite ugly. Also, I really miss having the top case from my Bandit. I used it most of any of the luggage I had.

I have this Nelson Riggs bag that I used on my V-Strom that fits the rack pretty well. Not sure how good it will be as a backrest. We will take a few 2-up test rides and see how she likes it, since that is the most important reason I'm doing this.

What do you think?
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The luggage rack is combined with the Cortech saddlebags I scored on the Bandit forum for $50.
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Right now the Nelson Rigg bag is held on with zip ties since I don't have any other good way to mount them. Do you think they will hold up? I'm still working on better mounting options.

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Anyway, just wanted to share. Interested in your feedback. I think the whole luggage rack is pretty ugly, but its kind of 70s ugly, so maybe it is at least period correct :rolleyes: One thing for sure...the whole setup was pretty cheap...much less expensive than any Givi luggage and racks I've bought :clap:
 
very nice,

one thing to watch out for is that those bags will rub against the shock springs and wear the paint off. I have the exact same bags.

You can either make a metal deflector that mounts to the upper shock mount, or what I do is takes some rubber shelf material (like what came with the bags) and zip tie it around the shock springs when on a trip.

If my wife was on the back I would use some tissue paper security straps ..................................................


whoops sorry I mean strong straps like thick bunggies and thin motorcycle straps.
 
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gbw said:
Right now the Nelson Rigg bag is held on with zip ties since I don't have any other good way to mount them.
Do you think they will hold up? I'm still working on better mounting options.

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Interested in your feedback.
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If you use a bunch of the 1/4" heavy duty zip ties that are rated at 150 pounds each,
I think that you will be just fine. ;)
Check them periodically for ozone break-down and replace as needed.

Eric
 
I should have titled this thread, "Check out the rack on this one!" More people would have looked :D
 
Greg, I don't know if have the correct mounting straps for that tail bag, or if they just don't work for this application.
But if you need the factory straps, Nelson Rigg sells them on their website.
 
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That's better. When I get the hang of if will forget. What was that about short term memory.
 
For some reason I can't see the pic you posted and the link doesn't work. Re-post if you can. I'd love to see how it is installed. Mine didn't come with any directions so I just installed it the way I thought made sense.
 
Will try this again. Hope this helps, Only have two photos of bike. Guess was too busy riding to take pictures. IFRC rack mounted to shock mounts and turn signal mounts.

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Nice looking bike there. And that sure is the same rack. I think you are right...looks like it sits a lower on yours. I looked at mine and don't see how I can make any adjustments though. It must fit the 1000s and the 750s slightly differently.
 
gbw said:
Nice looking bike there. And that sure is the same rack. I think you are right...looks like it sits a lower on yours. I looked at mine and don't see how I can make any adjustments though. It must fit the 1000s and the 750s slightly differently.
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Thanks, though can't take credit for it, someone else built it. Got lucky when purchased it and made some changes later. That rack had no adjustments that I recall. Been looking for one since purchase of present 1000. Buying a different one with round tubes from forum member. Wanna trade, deal?
Ray.
 
metalman said:
Wanna trade, deal?
Ray.
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I would have traded before I installed it, but now that its on there its going to stay a while. I'm not in love with it but looks to be a fair platform for some luggage.
 
After all the cleaning, polishing etc I wouldn't either. Should be very stable platform as mine was, couldn't believe everything was able to haul. Got a wild hair packed the bike and went for extended road trip. Road to California, all across the state and eventually back to Oklahoma. Does your wife likes it.
 
You could bolt on a Givi mounting plate and use one of your Givi bags from El Bandito.

That's what's on my GS850 right now. :D
 
bwringer said:
You could bolt on a Givi mounting plate and use one of your Givi bags from El Bandito.

That's what's on my GS850 right now. :D
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Yeah, but I already sold all those those bags. Will be selling the Bandit as well at some point.
 
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