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    Home Brewed Luggage Rack

    Several members have already devised a few Luggage Racks in lieu of using the OEM rack, which by the way has a 6 pound capacity rating Not wanting to exceed that weight, by very much, I decided to keep my creation small. Small rack, small load

    I like working with vinyl as it's easy to cut, mill, drill etc. In addition it's rather durable and usually gives a nice appearing finished product. I choose a Kitchen District 9.5"x15"x3/8" Cutting Board which I found at Target for $13.00. The board has some sliver flake> Guess I may give the finished rack a coat or two of PlastiDip.

    Using my table saw for sizing, I then used my drill press, spade and router bits to give the board some character If this proto works as planned, I may move up to a slightly larger board.

    Here's some pics of the project!

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    For $13.00 and a little work with the garage power tools you can't beat that

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    That looks great, nice work!

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    Very nice work Bob!
    Let it be known and let it be written, this is the best bike I've ever owned, and I ain't shittin!

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    When I saw 6 pound limit on the Honda site I almost blew beer out my nose. Who in the world would ever pack only 6 pounds worth of stuff?? Some luggage weighs six pounds with nothing in it! I just did about 800 miles over the weekend with my large camlebak loaded to the seams and bungeed it to the back seat-rest and handles, it weighed about 25-30 pounds. No problems at all, If riding two-up is not a concern for you, go with a seat bag, much more practical than 6 pounds. *end rant*
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    Seat Bag

    Quote Originally Posted by Wingman View Post
    When I saw 6 pound limit on the Honda site I almost blew beer out my nose. Who in the world would ever pack only 6 pounds worth of stuff?? Some luggage weighs six pounds with nothing in it! I just did about 800 miles over the weekend with my large camlebak loaded to the seams and bungeed it to the back seat-rest and handles, it weighed about 25-30 pounds. No problems at all, If riding two-up is not a concern for you, go with a seat bag, much more practical than 6 pounds. *end rant*
    I ride solo all the time! I have a "Cruiser Bag" which always occupies the rear portion of my seat. I wanted the rack to carry my sleeping bag which is bulky but light. Using my small stretch net I can quickly secure the S bag to the rack.

    The Cruiser Bag is constructed of 13" diameter PVC Pipe and covered in vinyl. Between my saddle bags, the rack and the C Bag, I should be able to take the kitchen sink when I travel

    The Cruiser Bag.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wingman View Post
    When I saw 6 pound limit on the Honda site I almost blew beer out my nose. Who in the world would ever pack only 6 pounds worth of stuff?? Some luggage weighs six pounds with nothing in it! I just did about 800 miles over the weekend with my large camlebak loaded to the seams and bungeed it to the back seat-rest and handles, it weighed about 25-30 pounds. No problems at all, If riding two-up is not a concern for you, go with a seat bag, much more practical than 6 pounds. *end rant*

    Its not about the weight the rack can hold its about liability when you change the handling of the bike when you strap a refrigerator on there
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