Luggage rack fabrication - Page 4

md86 · 05-20-2010, 02:08 AM

The bar I bought is hollow . It is durable . I have tested it . Ask me how .

paul.miner · 05-20-2010, 09:14 AM

I've been working on plans to add side racks to my VFR that I can easily take my luggage on and off of. One aspect that took a bit to work out was how to securely lock the luggage to the rack without a big hassle or using two locks. I finally came up with a design I liked last night:

I was originally designing a rack that required welding, but it's changed to the point where I don't think it will require welding anymore (gusset plates are a big part of this). Since I can't TIG, this will give me the option of using aluminum, although I'll probably use steel since it would probably fare better if the bike goes over.

EDIT: Keyed sash lock looks something like this: http://shop.menards.com/shop/utility...ea/p-37273.htm

Wolfe_UK · 05-20-2010, 09:20 AM

Had a Renntec rack on my last GSXF, and on the old Kawasaki too. In a word: Flawless.

05-20-2010, 02:08 AM	#31
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05-20-2010, 09:14 AM	#32
paul.miner Knee Dragger Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 738 iTrader: (2) My Garage	I've been working on plans to add side racks to my VFR that I can easily take my luggage on and off of. One aspect that took a bit to work out was how to securely lock the luggage to the rack without a big hassle or using two locks. I finally came up with a design I liked last night: I was originally designing a rack that required welding, but it's changed to the point where I don't think it will require welding anymore (gusset plates are a big part of this). Since I can't TIG, this will give me the option of using aluminum, although I'll probably use steel since it would probably fare better if the bike goes over. EDIT: Keyed sash lock looks something like this: http://shop.menards.com/shop/utility...ea/p-37273.htm

05-20-2010, 09:20 AM	#33
Wolfe_UK Track Rider Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 908 iTrader: (0) My Garage	Had a Renntec rack on my last GSXF, and on the old Kawasaki too. In a word: Flawless.