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Post by medic09 on Aug 27, 2006 22:09:53 GMT -5
I use my bike as an almost daily ride. I need to carry a few books, a laptop, etc. I find strapping a bag to the back of the seat annoying, as I lose space to stretch back. The wife thinks saddle bags are the solution (she'll be using the bike from time to time). I was thinking about a luggage rack. Anyone use a rack, and have a recommendation? When I asked at the Yamaha dealer, they couldn't tell me what rack might work.  Thanks! |
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Post by RD on Aug 28, 2006 2:54:14 GMT -5
Medic
The european SR's must have had a rack as an option or standard as they often come up on ebay over there.
Cheers
Rich
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Post by sjef on Aug 28, 2006 5:26:05 GMT -5
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Post by tradrockrat on Aug 30, 2006 13:14:57 GMT -5
Mine came with a rack and backrest combo - must have been bought by my Pop at the Dealer as an add on. I never use it
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Post by medic09 on Aug 30, 2006 17:30:31 GMT -5
I see that Thumperstuff lists a rack. Unless I find something a) cheaper, and/or b) more suitable, I may go with it.
Tradrocket, do you by any chance know the company that made your rack?
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Post by tradrockrat on Aug 31, 2006 18:39:48 GMT -5
let me find out for ya.
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Post by hopwheels on Aug 31, 2006 20:55:03 GMT -5
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Post by medic09 on Sept 2, 2006 22:29:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip! It was a little more metal than I wanted, so I'm still looking. I'll give it another week maybe, before I buy something from Thumperstuff. Had to buy a new chain yesterday, so that took up some of what's called in my house the "motorcycle money".  |
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Post by tradrockrat on Sept 2, 2006 23:36:08 GMT -5
medic - I cant find a bit of print on the luggage rack to tell where it camre from, but Pop told me it was never intended for the SR, but it fits like a glove - no spacers or anything. Of course it's in his basement cause I don't want it and he said if you want it offer a fair price and pay for shipping - it's yours. This thing is in perfect shape and matches the origional seat, but my parents are in the dark ages still - no digital camera to take a pic for ya. If you're really interested in it I can figure some way to let you see it. It is only a rack and a backrest with some support bars that mount to the bike on the fender struts and under the seat - no luggage rack. |
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Post by medic09 on Sept 3, 2006 0:39:02 GMT -5
Hey Trad!
Thanks! Sounds like it could be a good idea, but I'm a bit confused...what do you mean it's a rack, but no luggage rack?
I'm looking for something to carry by dufflebag off the seat, so I can have little more wiggle room. A backrest might be nice, but it's secondary.
Is a picture too difficult? You can email directly if you like - myscher@comcast.net . Or I'll keep checking here, as usual.
I'm going on duty at midnight, but I'll check email pretty soon. What's your excuse for being on the internet at this crazy hour?
Thanks again!
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Post by tradrockrat on Sept 3, 2006 11:21:52 GMT -5
Hey Trad! Thanks! Sounds like it could be a good idea, but I'm a bit confused...what do you mean it's a rack, but no luggage rack? I'm looking for something to carry by dufflebag off the seat, so I can have little more wiggle room. A backrest might be nice, but it's secondary. Is a picture too difficult? You can email directly if you like - myscher@comcast.net . Or I'll keep checking here, as usual. I'm going on duty at midnight, but I'll check email pretty soon. What's your excuse for being on the internet at this crazy hour? Thanks again! Alright- I'm an idiot... I meant no saddle bag guides - just a backrest and a rack off the back as for pics - it might take a day - let me work it out |
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Post by christer on Sept 3, 2006 13:10:42 GMT -5
i have one you can have for free
chrster
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Post by medic09 on Sept 3, 2006 19:24:17 GMT -5
Trad, thanks! That sounds more like it  . I could genuinely be interested. Christer, what have you got? Thanks to both of you! I see a solution on the horizon... |
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Post by christer on Sept 4, 2006 3:40:25 GMT -5
I could post you a picture to you email if you want.
chr.
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Post by medic09 on Sept 4, 2006 9:38:51 GMT -5
Chr.,
Thanks, a photo would be great. You can send it to myscher@comcast.net.
How would I get this? Can you mail/ship it? Of course, I would pay the cost.
Thanks again!
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. I could genuinely be interested.