willtill
08-12-2015, 06:35 PM
Got some stuff from WingStuff today. Mounted the rack and it sure looks good. Nice quality, now I can carry a case of beer with no issues... :yes:
http://i59.tinypic.com/970k7k.jpg
I am going to install my two 16 LED Hyper-Lites right under the luggage rack. This will provide excellent visibility to the rear. I wanted to get the lights as high as possible; I don't want to install them around the license plate area (too low).
Going to run the wires under the luggage rack and keep them in place with a strip of black Gorilla tape underside of the rack. Will then route the wires under the bracket for the passenger backrest; and then ultimately under the rear of the seat; where I will then tap into the wiring harness for the brake lights/ground/power. I will leave a lot of slack with the wiring under the seat; in case I have to remove the rack later on; along with the passenger backrest bracket and seat itself.
I've done this before with aftermarket saddlebags/racks and such on previous bikes. Here's a pic with the lights temporarily affixed to just about where I want them (crappy pic but you will get the idea):
http://i59.tinypic.com/23lcetl.jpg
Nice thing about this rack is that it has a slight bend upwards on the rear of it. So theoretically; I could mount the Hyper-Lites at a slight upward angle; to present full flashing and light towards the perfect alignment with a cager behind me. Just have to always be conscious of them if I am using bungee cords or whatever; to tie down something on the rear rack
Also ordered some of that pre-cut carpet for the saddle bags. I was going to "cheap out" and make carpet liners for myself; but I am glad that I didn't. These heavy saddle bag carpets from WingStuff are nice quality and a perfect fit; with a raised rubber backing that keeps moisture from the carpet if it were to occur:
http://i62.tinypic.com/34i3fk2.jpg
http://i59.tinypic.com/970k7k.jpg
I am going to install my two 16 LED Hyper-Lites right under the luggage rack. This will provide excellent visibility to the rear. I wanted to get the lights as high as possible; I don't want to install them around the license plate area (too low).
Going to run the wires under the luggage rack and keep them in place with a strip of black Gorilla tape underside of the rack. Will then route the wires under the bracket for the passenger backrest; and then ultimately under the rear of the seat; where I will then tap into the wiring harness for the brake lights/ground/power. I will leave a lot of slack with the wiring under the seat; in case I have to remove the rack later on; along with the passenger backrest bracket and seat itself.
I've done this before with aftermarket saddlebags/racks and such on previous bikes. Here's a pic with the lights temporarily affixed to just about where I want them (crappy pic but you will get the idea):
http://i59.tinypic.com/23lcetl.jpg
Nice thing about this rack is that it has a slight bend upwards on the rear of it. So theoretically; I could mount the Hyper-Lites at a slight upward angle; to present full flashing and light towards the perfect alignment with a cager behind me. Just have to always be conscious of them if I am using bungee cords or whatever; to tie down something on the rear rack
Also ordered some of that pre-cut carpet for the saddle bags. I was going to "cheap out" and make carpet liners for myself; but I am glad that I didn't. These heavy saddle bag carpets from WingStuff are nice quality and a perfect fit; with a raised rubber backing that keeps moisture from the carpet if it were to occur:
http://i62.tinypic.com/34i3fk2.jpg