Luggage Rack

[Purple Guy]

I'm looking for thoughts on adding a luggage rack to my 2014 RT Ltd.
I'm wondering about weight limits for the top compartment.
Suggested limit for that compartment is 20 lbs.
If I add a luggage rack, do i need to include the weight (say a 10 lb backpack) to the weight that is inside the top compartment or in your opinion will it be safe to have approx. 20 lbs in the compartment and 10 lbs on the rack.

Thanks for your input!

Kevin

[Chupaca]

the weights but you do have to consider it is sitting on top of the trunk so it is part of the limit. It is also bolted to the lid stressing the hinges lock and bolt points. Works great for bulky light items and a great help...:thumbup:

[Bob Denman]

:agree: My only concern with them, is making sure that covers will still fit over the bike... :shocked:
I'm pretty sure that BRP's full ocver won't; but the travel one "might"... :dontknow:

[Cruzr Joe]

Here is a rack on a 2014 with a kuryakyn bag,

Rack 3 lbs
Bag 2 lbs
Wifes junk in bag 4 lbs

Works great and i think it looks good

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Cruzr Joe

[Bob Denman]

But Joe... :shocked:
It's sooooo..... shiny! :yikes:
That chrome rack might give you away when you're on a mission! ;)

[Purple Guy]

:agree: My only concern with them, is making sure that covers will still fit over the bike... :shocked:
I'm pretty sure that BRP's full ocver won't; but the travel one "might"... :dontknow:

Never though about the cover (I have both).
Something to definitely keep in mind, thanks Bob! :thumbup:

[Purple Guy]

Here is a rack on a 2014 with a kuryakyn bag,

Rack 3 lbs
Bag 2 lbs
Wifes junk in bag 4 lbs

Works great and i think it looks good

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Cruzr Joe

That does look nice Joe!
Thanks for the pics! :thumbup:

[Cruzr Joe]

Google. 4-458bk and it will bring up a half cover that will fit the Spyder with the rack, cover is about 40.00 this is the one i have and it works

BRP cover will not work

Cruzr Joe

[Bob Denman]

Thanks Joe! :thumbup:

[Cruzr Joe]

But Joe... :shocked:
It's sooooo..... shiny! :yikes:
That chrome rack might give you away when you're on a mission! ;)

Bob

I just put my bat cape over it

Cruzr Joe


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[Bob Denman]

82559 http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_12_12.gif Why yes; I DO see the resemblence now! :2thumbs:

[DR Buck]

The BRP cover for the 2012 RT will not fit with the Diamond R luggage rack. I don't know about the 2014s or other manufacture's racks.

Go here to see how I fixed mine. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?55409-There-is-a-down-side-to-farkleing&highlight=cover

[RyderJCF]

I just put the rack on my 2012 a week ago. Haven't tried it out yet, can see where the weight of it, the bag and the gear needs to be considered. To help with stressing the hinges, I added a second strut to the lid so there's one on both sides (following the example of a fellow spyder rider that has the same setup on his and helped put mine on). All parts for that ran less than $90.00 and I ordered them from my dealer.

As far as covers, he and I have the same ultra guard full cover,and it fits just fine. Haven't tried the travel but should have occasion to do so this weekend.

[Cruzr Joe]

I just put the rack on my 2012 a week ago. Haven't tried it out yet, can see where the weight of it, the bag and the gear needs to be considered. To help with stressing the hinges, I added a second strut to the lid so there's one on both sides (following the example of a fellow spyder rider that has the same setup on his and helped put mine on). All parts for that ran less than $90.00 and I ordered them from my dealer.

As far as covers, he and I have the same ultra guard full cover,and it fits just fine. Haven't tried the travel but should have occasion to do so this weekend.


The ultragard travel cover fits fine

[Purple Guy]

Google. 4-458bk and it will bring up a half cover that will fit the Spyder with the rack, cover is about 40.00 this is the one i have and it works

BRP cover will not work

Cruzr Joe

Thanks again Joe! :thumbup:

[Cruzr Joe]

Thanks again Joe! :thumbup:


I just posted about the rack and cover with photos

[Purple Guy]

The BRP cover for the 2012 RT will not fit with the Diamond R luggage rack. I don't know about the 2014s or other manufacture's racks.

Go here to see how I fixed mine. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?55409-There-is-a-down-side-to-farkleing&highlight=cover

That Diamond R rack looks great and you couldn't find nicer people to deal with!
Nice job on the stitching on your cover, not sure if I'm that talented! :roflblack:
Here's the rack I've been considering from Value Accessories...

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[johnnyrocket]

Here is a rack on a 2014 with a kuryakyn bag,

Rack 3 lbs
Bag 2 lbs
Wifes junk in bag 4 lbs

Works great and i think it looks good

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Cruzr Joe

Joe how did you manage to get by with only 4 lbs. of stuff for your wife?;)

[Cruzr Joe]

Joe how did you manage to get by with only 4 lbs. of stuff for your wife?;)

I carry the rest of it :yikes::yikes::yikes:

Cruzr Joe