nnamssorxela Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I posted this in another forum I frequent, but because I like sharing images... I made some racks for my soft luggage. Soon the panniers will be bolted to the racks so I don't have to use those stupid velcro straps, and eventually the racks will be quick release and use the original hard luggage mounts. I got some 1/2" aluminum rod and bent it to the rough shape in a vice. Used a propane torch to help the bends, but it was likely not needed: Cut off the excess and I was really impressed that the ends lined up. When I was bending, I figured the bend spanned about an inch and just eyeballed it. Got some 2.5"x0.25" bar and cut it down to 12" for each side. I wish I got 2" instead, but I think the 2.5" will work better for my future plans. Rounded off the corners with a file and drilled some holes. Got some steel spacers from the hardware store to hold the bracket off the bike. These spacers will double as the hookup points for my elastic cargo net. Welded it up. Installed the bags. oooo....reflective 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phpaul Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Nice! And timely too, I just got a deal on a set of soft bags and need to do pretty much the same thing. I'll be stealing some of your idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berryber Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmie Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Kewl! Kimmie......the lady who likes to take little detours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herdies Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Looks like I'm late to the party but that looks amazing I was thinking of doing the exact same thing. Not sure if anyone is still monitoring this but do you think the 1/2" is just the right thickness? no thinner, no thicker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 $20 on eBay and work great when you get longer bolts. Look for: Open Box Saddlebag Supports For 1998-2003 Honda Shadow ACE VT750 BLACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herdies Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 I wonder could you make me a set if I paid you? 🤔 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlin01 Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 They look great! 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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