Sleeperhawk Posted September 14, 2008 #1 Posted September 14, 2008 I bought a rack and the VentureDad hitch. Added the same LED light bar I have on my trunk to the rack. Bar contains tail, brake and turn signals.
mini-muffin Posted September 14, 2008 #2 Posted September 14, 2008 Looks good George and it'll give ya a bit more room to carry stuff for your trip. Margaret
Skid Posted September 15, 2008 #3 Posted September 15, 2008 Looks Good...............More shopping for Bobbie:clap2:
Sleeperhawk Posted September 15, 2008 Author #4 Posted September 15, 2008 Looks Good...............More shopping for Bobbie:clap2: Naw, I had to have something to carry all her camera chips, when we head out West.
Aimhigh Posted September 15, 2008 #5 Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) I like the rack...where did you get it? Also, how much weight should be carried in such a device? Also, a (probably dumb) question about the hitches. The pictures on the Venturedad site looks like the hitch attaches to the frame...it sits directly under the bottom of the rear fender...the question...does the up and down activity of the suspension system cause the fender to hit the hitch? Jim T Edited September 15, 2008 by Aimhigh
Rocket Posted September 15, 2008 #6 Posted September 15, 2008 Naw, I had to have something to carry all her camera chips, when we head out West. LOL :rotfl::rotfl: BTW Don, how much room does Bobbie get in photobucket, or is she going to have to be more selective on the uploads??????
Sleeperhawk Posted September 15, 2008 Author #7 Posted September 15, 2008 I like the rack...where did you get it? Also, how much weight should be carried in such a device? Also, a (probably dumb) question about the hitches. The pictures on the Venturedad site looks like the hitch attaches to the frame...it sits directly under the bottom of the rear fender...the question...does the up and down activity of the suspension system cause the fender to hit the hitch? Jim T Jim, the hitch replaces the bar that connects the saddle bags and rear frame together, there is no rubbing. Also, I got the rack from here: http://www.alsmotorcycleaccessories.com/ I had him add the metal where the lights are mounted and the stinger option. The lights are LEDS and these are not the lights you can buy with rack. They recommend no more than 40 lbs and Mechanic already loaded up the one bag and it weighed around 25 lbs and with a small cooler, I will be close to 40.
Eck Posted September 15, 2008 #8 Posted September 15, 2008 Hey George, Any chance your place of employment be looking for help???? I guess I better get a better paying job so I can afford some accessories too.. Sure wish I could tag along for the ride out west, but just cant pull that one off (yet)..
bugfish69 Posted September 15, 2008 #9 Posted September 15, 2008 Which leds are you using? Have a great trip! Bug
Sleeperhawks Mechanic Posted September 15, 2008 #10 Posted September 15, 2008 LOL :rotfl::rotfl: BTW Don, how much room does Bobbie get in photobucket, or is she going to have to be more selective on the uploads?????? I really don't mean to hog all the space! but I just can't help taking pictures!
Leo Posted September 15, 2008 #11 Posted September 15, 2008 George, The rack and the lighting looks great. By the way...in one of the pictures I thought I saw some crabgrass next to your driveway...or was that chickweed.
Sleeperhawk Posted September 15, 2008 Author #12 Posted September 15, 2008 George, The rack and the lighting looks great. By the way...in one of the pictures I thought I saw some crabgrass next to your driveway...or was that chickweed. The Mechanic pulled the weeds this morning and she will be sending your leathers out tomorrow. See, she is just not a mechanic neither. :rotf:
Sleeperhawk Posted September 15, 2008 Author #13 Posted September 15, 2008 Which leds are you using? Have a great trip! Bug I bought the LEDS from here: http://www.customdynamics.com/index.htm You can get the combination signal in amber/red or red/red like the ones I have. My part numbers are: Dual Element Circuit for Flex 65-100 LEDS = SKU 6121-00 14.7 HD Red/Red LED Array with Intergrated Turn Signals = SKU 4000-14 10 LED Flex Array Red/Red (these are the small taillights = SKU 4012-11
Sleeperhawk Posted April 23, 2009 Author #14 Posted April 23, 2009 Also, here are pics of the rack with measurements.
Mariner Fan Posted April 23, 2009 #15 Posted April 23, 2009 Really nice! I especially like the extra lighting.
RSV Angel Posted April 23, 2009 #16 Posted April 23, 2009 Looks good George. One word of caution. Yuo have to be careful how you go into,and out of some driveways The extra length sticking out behind will drag sometimes. I have a small cooler that we carry at times and I have had it drag b4, scare the beejesus out of you if you ain't expecting it.file:///C:/Users/Craig/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg Some of the steep convenience store drives have like a small ramp in or out. Just be aware and be careful. Craig
nkbjones Posted April 23, 2009 #17 Posted April 23, 2009 Looking good George. Did you order the light kit and replace the lights with LED's or did you wire it all yourself? Curious copycats looking for ideas:whistling:
Sleeperhawk Posted April 24, 2009 Author #18 Posted April 24, 2009 Looking good George. Did you order the light kit and replace the lights with LED's or did you wire it all yourself? Curious copycats looking for ideas:whistling: I did not order the light kit, but wired the bike with a relay. If I ever get a trailer, then I will be all set up and ready to go.
davecb Posted April 24, 2009 #19 Posted April 24, 2009 Admit it George...You just need to get a trailer......
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