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 manufacturer of my backrest (no markings - and do not want to invest in new backrest and stays). I can not find a square tube rack that will fit.
My backrest and 'stays' fit great on the bike as the stays account for the difference in the front/back mounting difference on the fender rails due to
the saddleback bracket. This setup was meant for the tourer. - any ideas ? I am going crazy from trying to research this topic.
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Posts: 222 02/11/08 1:24 PM Road Captain |
I see them on ebay but there black but they are what your talking about.I know there about $70.00 new on ebay
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 75 02/11/08 11:59 PM |
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 MC mini rack but wanted the other square tube style for the possibility of adding a hard trunk... not sure if it worth all this
hassle.
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Posts: 1089 02/12/08 9:19 AM First Officer |
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.
You meet the nicest people on a Honda (forum).
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 75 02/14/08 1:26 PM |
Chicago - good advice, I will keep my eyes open.... that is if I can concentrate on what you wrote and not on your avatar !
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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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HSATF 1st Officer
Posts: 3539 02/14/08 10:50 PM |
PM sent, Marman007.
Stan
"We are different - yet we are the
same"
2004 GL1800 Goldwing (Titanium) 1999 Ace Tourer (Silver over Black) |
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 75 03/21/08 4:00 PM |
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 requirement for my trunk is that it is big enough for a full face + gear, and that it can be quickly detached so that I can easily get to my bags. I ended up giving up my search for the CWI luggage rack to fit my sissy bar. While they are super nice stamped billet.... I refuse to spend 160 bucks for one. Thanks for your advice on the spirit rack - hoping it fits as nice as everyone says - |
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HSATF Tail Gunner
Posts: 75 04/18/08 11:00 PM |
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 ! |
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