I started with a '70's era sissy bar and modified it. I made it so it bolts under the seat instead of using side plates. Then I built the luggage rack and welded it onto the sissy bar. It is now ready for paint or powdercoating. I can't afford to chrome it.

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Outstanding. Used some good creatitivity there. Have you tested it out with any one on it to see how it distributed the weight?


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Do you do this for a job?

Looks nice.

Hmmmmm, and I just thought I was about done with mine! Great idea and it looks Good! How did you mod the seat pan? I'd like to see a pic of it if possible.;)

The craftsmanship is fantastic! However, what do you plan to cover your rear fender with so it isn't scratched up by the sissybar? Also, do you think one seat screw is enough to hold the weight of the passenger and luggage? What is the other hole going to attach to?

Looks good! I'm all for improvising, anything to save a buck and personalize your ride, as well as the satisfaction of your own handy work... What's with the #1?

#1 has been used by HD for years

As in 1%er???

Very cool...

Good job bro... ;)

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As in 1%er???

No as in Racing, being #1

I sent it out to be powdercoated black today.
The seat pan is going to have strips of truck topper tape applied so as not to scratch the fender.
I am using the rear seat bolt and I installed an insert nut in a factory hole so that it has two attaching bolts, one at the front & the rear.
DoI do this for a job? Nope. I'm an autobody repairer.
The seat pan is 1/8th inch plate and doesn't budge at all when weight is applied. To mod the seat pan I used a three pound hammer and a 8 inch bench vise. I made a pattern using masking paper, drew it out on the plate, cut it out with the plasma cutter and bent it to shape.
Never built a sissy bar before but I needed one. The stealer wanted 600 Canadian dollars for a detachable one. So I decided to build one.
When I get it back I'll take more pics and post them.

Cool stuff Bro. Don't ya feel like ya accomplished something when ya makes ya own stuff?!?!?! Good Job can't wait to see it finished.

You are right ******. I really enjoyed making this sissybar. I will be keeping the patterns I made so I can make another one someday. I was thinkng of making a second one but it wouldbe a padded one.Then if I was going to do two up riding the passenger would be comfortable.

that's what i'm talking about man. don't give harley your money unless you can't make it. custom handmade stuff is the coolest. you can say 'i made that'. and that's cooler than anything. good job man.

rock on,

wanna

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Very - Very Cool

Nice work, man. Homemade is the purest form of art. A question: how muchdoes a powdercoat job cost?

nice work man....cant wait to see it finished!

eggroll...that should only cost $20-$30 to have coated
depends on the guy,prepwork,how many other items youre doing ,etc.

Outstanding work!!! Tim

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A buddy is powdercoating it for me. I will have around $45.00 Canadiantotal invested. I thought I'd have it finished by now but the price was right & I am patient. When I get it back I am also going to make a back pad that will be sleeved so I can slide it onto it when my daughter rides with me.
Thanks to all for the comments.

COOL SISSY BAR, GOOD WORK.

I finally got my sissybar back. I made it to use on trips but I may leave it on all the time.

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Wow! that turned out sweet!

Looks great,I need to check into pricing of powder coating my engine cases[&:]

Excellent job. BTW, that Cadillac in the background is shaping up nice, too. is that a 1960?

Yup that is a 1960 Cadillac. It's a one owner vehicle. It belongs to a friend of mine.

Looks good dad! Can't wait to be home to go ridin' again!

Great job - might as well leave it on, it sure as hell doesn't hurt the looks of your scoot!

Good job ! Satisfaction - I get so much making my own stuff that I really don't like buying stuff anymore - if I can make it....
Made a back rest for the bagger afterI too tour pack off. Heat it and beat it while drinking beer. Made spider web for back complete with large sparkplug spider. NO PADDING I slap a piece of carpet on there when the g.f. wants a ride..tail don't wag the dog here...
Pics soon - got um on a CD but that's as far as I got.

I like the personalizing thing, I can imagine the trail and error on the design, I made something similar for my Intruder useing a 1970s rack looks good. I got a 3 part pint called por15 I used on my home made trailer hitch for the RG ,hard stuff like powder coat. http://www.rustymetalpaint.com/

Cool.

That is cool! I wish I could do stuff like that I love to see people being creative with things like that!

cool..

Thanks all. It worked fine this past summer. I had my tent, sleeping bag and lawn chair strapped to it and rode to Tobermory Ontario for a weekend camp trip.

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Thanks all. It worked fine this past summer. I had my tent, sleeping bag and lawn chair strapped to it and rode to Tobermory Ontario for a weekend camp trip.


So, let me get this right - looks good, fully functional and homemade?
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Good work!

Nice job on the bar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very Nice Job!
Not trying to steal your thread, just wanted to show one I built.

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It looks real good. I like your idea.

its great that you're making your bike a unique piece of art. im jealous of your ability to make that by hand