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Old 06-01-2014, 02:29 PM
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I have a HD passenger backrest and am looking for a way to mount my travel luggage to the back without it resting on my fender. I am looking for a universal style rack/shelf that can mount to my 3/4" backrest tubing somehow. I've searched all over and can't find anything. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 06-01-2014, 03:52 PM
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may have to buy the backrest that has the little rack already attached. haven't seen one sold seperate
 
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AFAIK, luggage racks mount to back rests or sisybars that mount to the struts with side plates. Is that your setup?
 
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Can you post a pic of the current set-up? 3/4 tubing is pretty beefy for a backrest. Mine is made of 1/2" square stock. I haven't seen any different at the dealer.
 
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That's what I was thinking Mike. I may have to buy the one that comes with the rack, even though I will probably only use it once a year (I think they are bulky looking)

I took a caliper to it and it's just over .6" I got it at the dealer but maybe it's not and HD part??? If I remember right it was close to $300 so I hope it's HD!

I have found a universal rack that will fit 1" tubing, just wondering if there is something else for smaller setups.
 
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My brain caught up to my math attempt... the tubing is 5/8
 
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In case anyone in the future is looking for something like this, I found it...

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/710-752
 
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