offo Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Why go to the hassle of making something, just strap a pallet to the back & sell it when you get home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I have taken the timber luggage rack concept to new heights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredogauvino Posted August 27, 2015 Author Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hahahaha The rack would also he used to bring my paraglider to my local flying site... Im working on prototype v2.0 right now...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredogauvino Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 So ! My 1st prototype was laughable. (rofl) So I burned it. Here is my finished 2nd prototype, and Yes it looks like a black wooden pallet. B-| Or maybe a Black & Decker Workmate. BUT ! It has a huge surface on which I can securely attach my paraglider or any other furniture. The thing is relatively light, and easy to install. Only 4 elastic hooks are required. I have put antiskid material where the rack touches the seat, and also where the grab bar touches the rack. The weight of stuff is distributed on grab bars and seat. I hope that the grab bars are sturdy enough to endure +50 lbs. I made two notches where the grabrail is enclosed. This prevent any lateral or forward movement or rotation. Elastic hooks pull the rack forward, so it cannot move at all. See back side pictures: The rack extend about 8 inches rearward. It is narrower than handlebars. I smoothed all the edges so that I am not empaled in case of an accident. I think that this is the rack I'll use on my 3 day trip next weekend. Should be helpful ! I will report next week how things went, if I survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deersSlayer Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Looking at all those bungie cords, watch out for bumpy roads! On a positive note, that palate is probably too big to get into your back wheel. FJ-09, 690 Enduro R. Back Roads. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I think I prefer The Mark One... Wink wink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fanowater Posted September 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted September 3, 2015 Fredogauvino - I think you should consider tieing that thing into the mounting points provided by the stock top luggage rack side pieces. Would be safer if you had to slam on the brakes. Also, bungies don't really match up with the standards you set with your windscreens, custom tank bag, etc. On a different note - Are your underwear Petticoat sized? That is a lot of storage for a three day ride. ;>) Cheers 2015 FJ-09 2006 Triumph Daytona 675 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredogauvino Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 LOL It is mainly to transport my paraglider that I made this rack. I agree that it is probably an overkill for 3 days. My underwears are not that large, but my rainsuit, leathers + mesh jacket takes a lot of space ! About the bungees, Thanks for your concern, but slamming on the brakes would not allow the rack to move forward, since that it is stopped by the 2 V shaped notches under it. But accelerating could make it move ! Fortunately, the bungees are attached to the stock luggage side pieces. They are arranged so that they pull forward. And I made 3 turns over the rack. So it's like having 2x3=6 bungees ? I'll make a video, it really does not move at all! The only concern is that the weigth is mostly placed on grabrails. I tried to sit on it, and nothing broke. So if it can survive 160 lbs, why not 50 ? Here is the 3 days planning : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fanowater Posted September 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted September 3, 2015 I thought you were kidding with the paraglider bit. So many jokes in this thread I thought it was one too. Looks like a nice ride. 2015 FJ-09 2006 Triumph Daytona 675 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member keithu Posted September 3, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted September 3, 2015 I would definitely find something better than bungees to secure it. Bungees have a habit of breaking at the most inopportune moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beberle Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Dang Fred, you've got the building bug again! I just saw a sweet sailboat kit if you want to work with wood.... ;-) the Givi XS305 looks almost perfect for your needs. Have you checked to see if a para glider rig will fit? If not, why not just backpack the rig and use a soft tail bag for clothes? Where do you paraglide? I'm up at Lookout whenever the wind looks good on the weekends. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deersSlayer Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Here is the 3 days planning : It looks like you already have Tracy Road (# 6) and Ensign Pond, 2 good twisty roads. Lincoln Pond (#7 & 7c) is good too: http://tinyurl.com/plf49pe Hurricane Road (# 13) is a great twisty roller coaster: http://tinyurl.com/qh8dho8 FJ-09, 690 Enduro R. Back Roads. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magpie Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Have you considered the effect of an attack of woodworm on such a project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member johan Posted September 4, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted September 4, 2015 Think outside the box man. Just dangle the bike below the paraglider. All you need is piece of dyneema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredogauvino Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Lincoln Pond (#7 & 7c) is good too: http://tinyurl.com/plf49pe Hurricane Road (# 13) is a great twisty roller coaster: http://tinyurl.com/qh8dho8 Thanks for the Hurricane Road tip ! We changed the course on the 3rd day, it is an amazing road. There was quite a bit of sands on it, so we took it easy ! I can't believe that I never heard of this one before... Thanks again... The solo rack did a very good job... I actually think it is better than a Top Box, because you don't feel the extra weight at all... It keeps the weight closer to center of gravity. I just washed my bike, and amazingly, not even one scratch appears underneath it. So it is definitely a keeper, for my next trips. (and paragliding too) BTW, Beberle, I paraglide at a Mont Yamaska. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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