Notching a Rigid Solo Rack
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Colorado Springs
Definately looked out of place when I had the barebones on it. The flow of the bike was a little off.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Eastern North Carolina
Thanks for the heads up. I'm leaning towards a LePera so I may go in another direction.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: FL
Is that the standard or wide solo seat?
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Downtown Chicago
Thanks for the great pics (even though posted 6+ months ago). That really combines the best of both worlds. Too bad the three pieces are $400 (+$100 for the passenger footpegs - if they're not already installed). Although, it doesn't need to be purchased all at once.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,297
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
I don’t get the aversion to the HD detachable rack…… I love mine! First thing I bought for my bike – found it in an ad on here for $100. At first I was disappointed that they didn’t come in black, but dude, when you’re using it – nobody is really going to see it anyway…..take it off when you’re done travelling and you can’t tell it was ever there.
I realize the Motherwell is cheaper, but if it dents your fender under heavy load is it really worth it?
Try this with a Motherwell:
I realize the Motherwell is cheaper, but if it dents your fender under heavy load is it really worth it?
Try this with a Motherwell:
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Templeton California
The motherwell racks are pretty easy to use and well made but they will eventually dent your fender.Literally all the weight of anything you carry and all the pressure of strapping items onto the rack is stressing two mounting points on your less than 1/16" thick fender.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Seattle, WA
I think the reference to 'notching' is taking a cutting tool and making a notch at the bottom of the mounting hole, so that the mount will slip down over the supporting bolt ... this would make it quick detach, but has the drawback of not holding it down if there is not a force of something heavy holding it in place or if there is an upward force that could remove it whilst you're tooling around ....
I have thought that perhaps there is a way to angle the notch on the front and maybe make a 'gate' on the rear that would lock it in place similar to the MoCo's quick-detach cam-lock hardware (except maybe not use a 'cam-lock' gate, but a simple latch with a cotter pin and 'hairpin' retaining clip) ....
Just need to get a set of saddle bags to hold the passenger pillion when you're not using it and you'd be all set ... !
R/
'Chop