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Solo fender rack
31
70.45%
Detachable sissy bar w/rack
13
29.55%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll
Which Rack Setup?
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Joined: May 2008
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From: S.E. MO
I tried the solo rack and didnt care for it. I didnt really want a sissy bar on it so I went unconventional. I had C&C build me a fast back with a backrest and use my drivers backrest to mount the bags to and the passenger seat as the rack.
I like it alot and the added comfort of the backrest is a plus. I have 3 different size bags I use depending on what I need to take.
My smallest bag I pretty much leave on all the time now. Once you get used to having somewhere to put stuff its harder to go without.
I like it alot and the added comfort of the backrest is a plus. I have 3 different size bags I use depending on what I need to take.
My smallest bag I pretty much leave on all the time now. Once you get used to having somewhere to put stuff its harder to go without.
Solo fender rack is winning.
The thing of it is that I like the low profile of a fender rack, but I like the quickness with which I can remove a detachable sissy bar...I prefer the clean look for the majority of my riding.
The thing of it is that I like the low profile of a fender rack, but I like the quickness with which I can remove a detachable sissy bar...I prefer the clean look for the majority of my riding.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2008
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Looks aren't everything.............but........
Looks aren't everything.............but........
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Southwest OHIO
Motherwell all the way... Takes 1 minute to put on or take off. Cost less than detacble sissy bar with rack. Sissy bar, rack, and docking hardware is going to take a couple hours to install the first time. The solo rack is going to take about a minute to unpack, then about a minute to install. Plus the black one would look great on your bike!
Last edited by shimmon; Apr 15, 2009 at 09:25 AM.
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Northwest
I have the detachable backrest w/luggage rack. Nice and clean when it's off, very nice to have when you need to haul something.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
Detachable Solo Rack for me….easy on – easy off. I just leave my bag fastened to it and take the whole rack off when I reach my destination.
It sounds to me like you’re only considering the permanent black rack? I balked at the detachable only being in chrome at first, but I got over it. It’s no big deal. I only use it for trips anyway.
It sounds to me like you’re only considering the permanent black rack? I balked at the detachable only being in chrome at first, but I got over it. It’s no big deal. I only use it for trips anyway.