Old topic - new guy - Luggage Rack

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feeds@yuku.com (Skip MMShadowT) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:30:32 GMT

Re: Old topic - new guy - Luggage Rack

feeds@yuku.com (Marman007) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:00:55 GMT

Got the spirit rack and installed it. Looks Great !
Still won't work with the (^&^*&%*&$% CWI backrest, but the real reason I bought it was to hold a trunk on road trips.
The only other 'issue' I have with it is that the square tubing, while beefy, is a little too thick to allow the use of standard bungee cords. The hook ends just don't fit around it.
minor details - I have a rack !

Re: Old topic - new guy - Luggage Rack

feeds@yuku.com (Marman007) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:00:31 GMT

Chicago - I am taking your advice - went ahead an purchased a Spirit rack off of ebay. I have not yet recieved it, but am thinking that at minimum.... I will need to purchase some type of nylon washer/spacers and some longer bolts.??? (but will have to see when it arrives)
I am planning a cross country trip this spring an needed a rack to hold a trunk. The spirit rack out to work out great as it does not require I use a sissy bar (would get in the way of the trunk) The only...

Re: Old topic - new guy - Luggage Rack

feeds@yuku.com (bamaTrider) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:50:23 GMT

PM sent, Marman007.

Stan

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feeds@yuku.com (CleRider) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:14:48 GMT

I never put a luggage rack on the back of my T. Instead I bought a three part T bag setup which belted into the passanger seat. Since I always solo it was using dead space. The luggage formd a nice backrest and pillow. With the T bag, and the saddlebag luggage I have enough to ride 5-6 days.

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feeds@yuku.com (Marman007) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:26:03 GMT

Chicago - good advice, I will keep my eyes open.... that is if I can concentrate on what you wrote and not on your avatar !

Re: Old topic - new guy - Luggage Rack

feeds@yuku.com (Chicago) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:19:57 GMT

The best rack for the Tourer is the Hondaline rack for the Shadow Spirit. Why? Because it bolts to the bike, not the backrest, so it can hold more and if you ever want to go with a Tour-Pak, you can bolt it to the Spirit rack. Even if you have to sell your current backrest and get a Spirit backrest, it's worth it.

Re: Old topic - new guy - Luggage Rack

feeds@yuku.com (Marman007) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:59:58 GMT

Bob- tell me more - I see racks on E-bay all the time. I see the style that has two holes (vertical) on either side - seems to be the standard for the ACE tourer but the holes are much close for my backrest/supports. There is another style, which must be the 'spirit' style where the holes are horizontal in that the rack attaches to the fender rail as opposed to the stays (uprights). This style also will not fit properly as it is too wide. I may end up simply getting an...

Re: Old topic - new guy - Luggage Rack

feeds@yuku.com (southside bob) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:24:03 GMT

I see them on ebay but there black but they are what your talking about.I know there about $70.00 new on ebay

Old topic - new guy - Luggage Rack

feeds@yuku.com (Marman007) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:28:05 GMT

Hey all - as a new member I am probably repeating a topic from the past, but even after searching the forum, I still do not know which luggage rack will fit my backrest. I know I can buy a mini rack from MC enterprises for a song (if someone else sings maybe) but I am wanting a square tube Bestem / Hondaline style. These racks all have the mounting holes spaced 1 5/8" apart. The mounting holes for my backrest (the two on each side) are 2 1/4". I can not find out the...