Notching a Rigid Solo Rack
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 434
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From: Muskegon, MI
bikersfriend... they have a pad you can put on the fender, and the bag will attach without any need for a rack or sissybar. Also has a backrest for a more pleasant journey. Several sizes available. Check out all the options at www.bikersfriend.com
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 658
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From: Aldergrove BC, Canada
Carrying "stuff" depends on 2 things, bering a fashionesta or practical, we had a Motherwell on our Sportster, a piece of lambskin under the rack and and cheap throwovers under the rack on top of the lambskin, we carried a 3 man tent, a very big leather bag all held down with an elastic "spider" the hooks attached to the tail lights and to cable guides attached to any bolt on the rear end, we never had any problems weight or handling wise.
We ride for fun not looks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We ride for fun not looks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,368
Likes: 10
From: FL
I really like mine. I'd recommend one. much nicer to ride w/o a windshield too when you have something against your back.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,154
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From: Colorado Springs
I have the rigid rack on my Streetbob and absolutely love it. I also purchased the pillion pad/sissy bar for the wife. Takes about 2 seconds to go from 1-up to 2-up.
I will take a couple better pictures today for you if you like.
I will take a couple better pictures today for you if you like.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 493
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From: Newfoundland, Canada
Wadda ya carry a tractor to work??? It's work for god's sake...through a sandwich..a coke..some rain gear in there an your all set...adjust your straps and the backpack sits on the passenger seat..when you get off, there is nothing left attached to your bike..if you need to carry more,...trade it in on a truck.
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 454
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From: Eastern North Carolina
Really nice set-up. It that your stock solo seat? I'm concerned that if I choose to get an aftermarket seat that it won't match with the passenger pillion.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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What I did, and it worked best since I didn't have to mount anything, was just picked up a medium sized back pack (one designed and reinforced for motorcycle use). No mods to the bike, and now I can carry all my work stuff to and from (including a cover for the dusty parking lot). I got the MSR Attack Pack (under $40 from a guy on ebay), which for the price (or any price for that matter) is a pretty decent pack.. Rode with the thing full for 160 miles the other day and it was not uncomfortable at all.
Last edited by DeathProof72; Jul 24, 2009 at 09:11 AM.