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RS TAIL BAG RACK

I have followed your project with interest, Spyd3r, since I plan to attempt something similar this winter. For my project, I went to Bent Bike, a nearby motorcycle wrecker, and bought a used Hondaline rack and backrest unit for a few bucks. As you can see from the photos, the backrest adjusts forth and back. The challenge, as you have found, will be mounting it securely, without interfering with the seat opening.
I like the look of your project and admire your DIY spirit.Best of luck with it!
 

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PLASTI-COAT

Bob Denman said:
It's looking pretty good, Dan! :thumbup:
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just now applied the 5th coat of PLASTI-COAT, and earlier today, i fad' a 'back-rest' out of PT plywood, and took it to a seamstress to sew up a really-kool cover... more pix to come Bob...
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HAPPY/NOT HAPPY

HAPPY/NOT HAPPY.....
ok dudes & dudettes... here is the final product of my RS DYI TAIL-BAG-RACK...
i'm 95% happy, and 5% not happy...
not happy = $70 for a back rest sew job that looks like a 3 yr. old did... other than that, i'm happy... strong, will carry what i need for long-hauls... and kind'a fits in with the rest of the SPYD3R...

as you'll notice, my seat still goes high enough so that i have access to gas-cap, etc... the front mounts i utilized the passenger hand-rail bolts...

see pix:
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Ninety-Five percent is a pretty decent passing grade! :clap: :firstplace:
Who did the sewing on your backrest? For $70; it might be worth asking them to clean it up a bit... :dontknow:
 
comfort

is it comfortable ? that's the main thing. you're only going to use it once in a while, right ? get what you can get from the upholstery shop and call it good. i think overall the whole rig looks pretty nice .:thumbup:
 
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Bob Denman said:
Ninety-Five percent is a pretty decent passing grade! :clap: :firstplace:
Who did the sewing on your backrest? For $70; it might be worth asking them to clean it up a bit... :dontknow:
Click to expand...

no comment on 'who did the sewing'.... but as for the question from Coz... it's comfortable... but i'll probably make another one....
 
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