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Hi everybody, wasn't sure whether or not this deserves a new thread, but I have yet to come across anyone with Kat who has solved the age-old problem or transporting a variety of bicycles on their motorbike.
My design criteria and restrictions for the first "prototype" were as follows;
It had to cost less then $20, ideally be free
It couldn't require any fancy tools, beyond basic drills etc.
It had to removable and adjustable
It had to be secure, safe and stable at highway speeds
It couldn't obscure brake/ signals plate etc.
I basically found scrap aluminum angle stock at work as well as various brackets to crate the majority of this. I think it turned out ok, but I'm lack ideas on how to "tie" the main portion of the rack where the fork is mounted, to the bike itself.
Currently you can see straps holding this down, which won't work for many reason, but some type of curved bracket is going to go from the end of the main horizontal piece, down to the passenger pegs.
Any suggestions are welcome, I've got a business background, mech. engineering so any input is appreciated.
Cheers,
Adam
My design criteria and restrictions for the first "prototype" were as follows;
It had to cost less then $20, ideally be free
It couldn't require any fancy tools, beyond basic drills etc.
It had to removable and adjustable
It had to be secure, safe and stable at highway speeds
It couldn't obscure brake/ signals plate etc.
I basically found scrap aluminum angle stock at work as well as various brackets to crate the majority of this. I think it turned out ok, but I'm lack ideas on how to "tie" the main portion of the rack where the fork is mounted, to the bike itself.
Currently you can see straps holding this down, which won't work for many reason, but some type of curved bracket is going to go from the end of the main horizontal piece, down to the passenger pegs.
Any suggestions are welcome, I've got a business background, mech. engineering so any input is appreciated.
Cheers,
Adam
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