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I need a plate to put my motofizz camping bag on.
Sounds like a good plan, Paul. Without a pillion, your rack system will be excellent for your use. I also like the Altrider solution, with a caveat. I think the support structure could have been a bit beefier, perhaps heavier material. Time will tell.ptfjjj said:Paul, I have both the luggage rack and the rear luggage rack from touratech. I don't need the pillion seat, so this works great for me carry my Pelican 1510 case. Link below. I also know that AltRider has an aluminum rear rack the Devin "SpeedStar" has on his bike.
Looks substantial, Katherine. What thickness aluminum is your plate? It appears to be 3/16, maybe thicker. That's good. In your forward position, you should not have any load issues. When you move it back, make sure you provide substantial mounts to the frame and add braces if you use the Yamaha substructure.elizilla said:(raises hand)
I'm making one now. Waiting on the spacers and fasteners I ordered from McMaster-Carr last night. Planning to drill a bunch more holes. Some will be in patterns that will let me fasten it all the way forward when solo, and all the way back when carrying a passenger. And I will drill other holes to lighten it and create lash points. But here's what I have so far.
I have also ordered the rack from AltRider but it is backordered and I am leaving on a trip this weekend, so I need a rack NOW.
I agree, the plate would become a cleaver in a collision. A simple solution would be to bend the leading edge of the plate to about 45 degrees so it submarines on collision. Sometimes fabricators don't consider such things. Maybe someone should contact them ad give a diplomatic design suggestion.dcstrom said:Jesse is coming out with one - no details yet except in the pics on the site - http://www.jesseluggage.com/yamaha.html
I really hope this is not the final version - seems like it's mounted ON TOP of the OEM rack at the back, and at the front look at the position of the leading edge. You would NOT want to be rear-ended with this rack fitted...