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Main Area => Projects / Builds, Racing and Tech => Topic started by: Mrlimb on September 23, 2014, 06:27:22 PM

Title: Homemade rack similar to Ventura Rack
Post by: Mrlimb on September 23, 2014, 06:27:22 PM
I have been looking at racks until my eyes are sore. But they all seem just a little too expensive for me. (I am defiantly a cheap skate). This rack is made of 16mm box and attaches to the sissy bar. Total cost of Box section and paint was about $35.00. I already had cut off wheel and welding rods.  Time wise took about 6 hours to make and about 1/2 hour to paint plus drying time. The rack looks tall but is made to suit a backpack I already had. If it needs more strength (don't think it will need bracing) I will run more box off the pillion pegs.

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Title: Re: Homemade rack similar to Ventura Rack
Post by: nickxedge on September 23, 2014, 09:31:00 PM
Looks neat. Can we see a shot of the whole bike with this?
Title: Re: Homemade rack similar to Ventura Rack
Post by: ShowBizWolf on September 24, 2014, 08:10:59 AM
+1 !!  Cool project and idea!  I love saving money too... who doesn't?  :D
Title: Re: Homemade rack similar to Ventura Rack
Post by: Mrlimb on September 24, 2014, 03:41:34 PM
Hi nickxedge, as per your request I have attached more photos, I have added some extras encase someone wants to use them as a reference in the future.

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