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Old 06-28-2008, 11:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Fitting a rack
As I have no mechanical inclination whatsoever and as Mr LC has never fitted one and as I may need one to transport my make up bag to the forum meet.......how do you fit a rack?
The ones I've seen on fleabay look a bit more complicated than I expected!
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Old 06-28-2008, 11:22 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I find gaffer tapes very useful clara!

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Old 06-28-2008, 11:25 PM   #3 (permalink)
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What rack are you fitting and to which bike?

I may be of little use but I have fitted a few
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Seriously, can't help you and google just talks about swan necks

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Old 06-28-2008, 11:27 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Lets have a look at yer rack then


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Old 06-28-2008, 11:28 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Fitting a rack
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What rack are you fitting and to which bike?

I may be of little use but I have fitted a few
Haven't a clue what type and it'll be on my T-reg hornet. ?
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Old 06-28-2008, 11:33 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: Fitting a rack
OK then.. you have two options(more really).

1. A sports type rack, which replaces the grab rail and isn't designed to hold much weight.

2. A purpose built unit by Givi (or similar) designed to take a top box, they tend to fit to the subframe in a couple of places and can take more weight.
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Old 06-28-2008, 11:34 PM   #8 (permalink)
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OK then.. you have two options(more really).

1. A sports type rack, which replaces the grab rail and isn't designed to hold much weight.

2. A purpose built unit by Givi (or similar) designed to take a top box, they tend to fit to the subframe in a couple of places and can take more weight.
It needs to carry two sleeping bags, a tent and an airbed. (And my make-up of course)
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It needs to carry two sleeping bags, a tent and an airbed. (And my make-up of course)
Thats a fookin trailer


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Thats a fookin trailer
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