here is the new rack I've just made for Paulfzs.
there has been a little alteration to this type.
instead of the top rack frame welded to the outside of the support arm it will be welded on top. will post a picture or two later.
If I wanted to make a life-long career out of
working with the mentally retarded I would
have opened a Harley Davidson Dealership!
That looks brilliant John, bet you'll have a few interested in this, I've got a rack already or I'd be in for one :-)
Would be interested in crash bars if your doing them.
Colin
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Ride fast, ride a red bike :-)
That is neat. Grabrail stays in place?
one thing for certain these will not break unlike ren*$%*
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price will be around £92.50 inc shipping(uk) which is about the same as above.
I will only make these to order.
also if you require a grab handle type of rack similar to the one below that I can make also.
it will be made like above with with handle like below.
got to make myself clear as you know some don't quite get it
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the powder coat is very thick unlike most you come across.
they put that much on sometimes you get little drips hanging off.
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If I wanted to make a life-long career out of
working with the mentally retarded I would
have opened a Harley Davidson Dealership!
some tasty work ,well done
please god let the sun keep shining
Looking great!!! can't wait to get this on and try it out!
Well done johnakay, that's a lovely piece of craftsmanship, you should be proud of it.
How do I go about ordering and paying for one from you. All the best 7omly.
Never underestimate the ingenuity of an idiot!
just a little update:
i totally forgot i was supposed to update this!!
Ive used the rack around 100 times since getting it...
i had to do a 120 mile trip with a topbox full of tools and other parts aswell as a gym bag on top with a long extension lead, drill, some spanners, a hair dryer and a few boat parts.. totally around about 25kg and not a single problem all the way there and back!
ive had 30kg of lead in the topbox and no signs of cracking or bending, my topbox took more of a battering with the lead on the bumps but so far its going really strong!
(01-06-15, 12:56 AM)Paulfzs link Wrote:just a little update:
i totally forgot i was supposed to update this!!
Ive used the rack around 100 times since getting it...
i had to do a 120 mile trip with a topbox full of tools and other parts aswell as a gym bag on top with a long extension lead, drill, some spanners, a hair dryer and a few boat parts.. totally around about 25kg and not a single problem all the way there and back!
ive had 30kg of lead in the topbox and no signs of cracking or bending, my topbox took more of a battering with the lead on the bumps but so far its going really strong!
Lead? :look
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before ...
after Paul came.......
If I wanted to make a life-long career out of
working with the mentally retarded I would
have opened a Harley Davidson Dealership!
Ii have this rack (the one without the grab handles) and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the dog's dangly bits. It's the easiest part I've ever fitted to a bike. Four bolts tightened and fitted perfectly, on in five minutes. It now has a top box on it and both are as solid as a rock. I used to have a 600 divvy with Givi arms and a nonfango rack and it shook like a shiiting dog and at low speeds caused a wobble that proved the tail can wag the dog. This rack has non of that so I'm as happy as a pig in sh*t. I was also impressed with johnakays service and workmanship. It looks like the rack will easily outlive the bike. Thanks again johnakay.
Happy days.
Never underestimate the ingenuity of an idiot!