Author Topic: DIY luggagae rack (Read 49075 times)

scottsmith1972 · « **Reply #25 on:** 07 February 2013, 12:37:38 pm »

hello mate i want to fit a large box for two lids. the box i saw on ebay is 55 cm by 43 cm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TAKE-COVER-51L-SILVER-MOTORCYCLE-BACK-BOX-TOPBOX-LUGGAGE-STORAGE-MOTORBIKE-BIKE-/330839165363?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4d078d09b3
what you reckon.

stevierst · « **Reply #26 on:** 07 February 2013, 12:48:53 pm »

Ha,ha, its the same one I've got my eye on.

cheap and cheerful, but I think quality is a bit low. Does the job though. Ill keep the rack the same size, but put a couple more cross bars in to support the baseplate.

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scottsmith1972 · « **Reply #27 on:** 07 February 2013, 02:10:54 pm »

ok bud sounds great

JZS 600 · « **Reply #28 on:** 07 February 2013, 03:32:51 pm »

Let me know how it works out, looks like exactly what I'm after!

stevierst · « **Reply #29 on:** 07 February 2013, 06:15:59 pm »

Well the build phase has been completed, now for the paint.
What do you think?

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Jazz999 · « **Reply #30 on:** 07 February 2013, 06:33:42 pm »

Looks really good Steve. Excellent work!

NOTHING FAZES A FOCCER!

scottsmith1972 · « **Reply #31 on:** 08 February 2013, 06:24:42 am »

bloody hell. You don't hang around looks great pm me your details so i can transfer the dosh thanks bud.

stevierst · « **Reply #32 on:** 08 February 2013, 08:56:36 am »

Just had a look this morning, and the paint hasn't quite gone right (too cold last night maybe) so ill flat it back and try again today with a heater on it. Ill probably be able to post it on Monday.

scottsmith1972 · « **Reply #33 on:** 08 February 2013, 09:04:27 am »

thanks for the update bud.

stevierst · « **Reply #34 on:** 08 February 2013, 02:59:24 pm »

Here's my 'work donkey' all kitted up for the morning commute. Its what the rack was built for.

Paint is now on, and its looking pretty good. Fan heater made a world of difference to the paint

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scottsmith1972 · « **Reply #35 on:** 08 February 2013, 03:53:05 pm »

ok great.

DryRob · « **Reply #36 on:** 08 February 2013, 04:32:25 pm »

wouldn't it be easier to move than lug that around everyday?

stevierst · « **Reply #37 on:** 08 February 2013, 05:22:34 pm »

Doing 12 hour shifts atm, feels like I'm never away from work. I was thinking of moving in there. It'll save me 200 miles per week!

simonm · « **Reply #38 on:** 20 February 2013, 10:49:28 am »

Hiya.
I'm interested in one of these too :-).

Please can you tell me if it allows the pillion handle to be fitted as well ?

Also curious if the 3 fitment holes (as per this pic http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=336432&image=643854630&images=643854630,643854651,643854666&formats=0,0,0&format=0) are needed for fitting a top box ?

Your feedback and/or tweak ideas would be appreciated :-)

Simon

stevierst · « **Reply #39 on:** 20 February 2013, 02:34:14 pm »

No you can't fit the pillion handle unfortunately, the box section steel is a bit too big for that. I could possibly add a grab handle to the rack made out of box section.
As for the holes in the photo, well most top boxes come with a fitting kit that includes adjustable bars that can be bolted through the mounting plate. I've fitted a few boxes to Renntec racks this way in the past.

scottsmith1972 · « **Reply #40 on:** 20 February 2013, 06:41:35 pm »

Hi guys this is the rack stevie made for me for my foxeye 2003 it fits great. I recommend this item to everyone very well made and fits perfect.

scottsmith1972 · « **Reply #41 on:** 20 February 2013, 06:45:08 pm »

Sorry for the picture quality.

simonm · « **Reply #42 on:** 20 February 2013, 06:50:29 pm »

Hi Stevie,

Please can you PM me your details for this ? I'd be interested in one as per scottsmith1972 with a pillion grab handle if possible :-)

ddtwelve · « **Reply #43 on:** 20 February 2013, 09:20:25 pm »

hey scottismith how you get two lids in your new box , ive just brought the same one but cant for the help of trying fit two large lids in

scottsmith1972 · « **Reply #44 on:** 21 February 2013, 06:35:08 am »

Hello bud not yet ordered the box im getting it at the end of the month.

simonm · « **Reply #45 on:** 21 February 2013, 06:34:40 pm »

Hiya Stevie,
I wanted to PM you a pic of my rear end

as it currently is but it doesn't allow attachments. Please see below :-)

simonm · « **Reply #46 on:** 22 February 2013, 07:19:57 pm »

Quote from: ddtwelve on 20 February 2013, 09:20:25 pm

hey scottismith how you get two lids in your new box , ive just brought the same one but cant for the help of trying fit two large lids in

This looks like the same box with two lids in ?

http://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=3151212

scottsmith1972 · « **Reply #47 on:** 22 February 2013, 07:44:51 pm »

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HELMET-MOTORCYCLE-LUGGAGE-STORAGE-MOTORBIKE/dp/B00B4RADLY/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1361562169&sr=8-25
this is the same box as on ebay and says it takes two lids ?

stevierst · « **Reply #48 on:** 26 February 2013, 04:26:13 pm »

Just finished doing my fz1 rack this afternoon. I made it so its removable for those days when you just want to ride.

At the moment it just slides out, but there will be two location bolts fitted to secure it in place.

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kennys@lothianms.co.uk · « **Reply #49 on:** 18 March 2013, 12:34:30 pm »

hi
i have just joined the foc and live in Galashiels, Scottish Borders.
this sight was recommended to me as i am looking for a bike rack
for my 1998 FZS 600 in black.
many thanks
kenny