tail rack

[bobthebuell]

hello all i am new to this computer stuff. i have had my lightening scg over a year absolutely fantastic does anyone know where i can get a tail rack as i go to a lot of rallys cheers

 

[kajer]

well you have buellparts.net and americansportbike.com

personally, I got the cargo net thing from cycle gear and it works quite well for me...

 

[onelogue]

Hey Kajer how do you use the cargo net? Do you just hook the hooks under the back seat? Cause I want a way to carry my spare helmet and I'm hoping this is big enough to hold it.

 

[kajer]

I'll take pictures... brb

 

[kajer]

well, tomorrow. It's past my bedtime...

 

[dave_xb12r]

ugh.... fail

 

[kajer]

i know i know, between moving and a few other lame excuses, I didn't get around to it yet. I get off work at 5pm pacific, get home around 6ish, I'll see if I can remember.

 

[kajer]

First, I took the hooks off. Didn't need them. Next I hooked two of the corners to my seat hooks so the net was positioned right near my strap, then folded the other two corners over so it was nice and tight. I can fit my bike cover under the net when it's like that. If I needed to carry something bigger, like my backpack, I would set the net diagonal and hook the far corners of the net to the seat hooks, and the third would be right near the latch. Depending on the object, there will be enough tension to keep a helmet in place.

 

[onelogue]

+1 Kajer (even though it took you forever_

I'm definitely getting one. Looks like it will be the solution to hold my spair helmet when I go get the girl, then I'll just put the net under the seat. WOO I'm excited now!!

 

[kajer]

that net has come in handy so often, its really worth the few $$ i spent on it

 

[bobthebuell]

thanks for that but i was after something to put me camping gear on when i have my lady with me. i will be getting one cheers

 

[kajer]

did you check american sport bike or buellparts?

they have the tail bags and side bags and the lot...

 

[kew1827]

I have a rack from Cycleventure.com it has a number of different racks and bags that work with the rack

 

[Odin]

where/how many spots does that rack attach to? i checked out their site too hoping for installation pix but there are none

 

[kew1827]

it bolts on with four fasteners, allen head i think, in factory holes. no drilling required. super easy to install

 

[Odin]

could you take a close up pic of the mounting locations (just one side). since I got rid of the cheese grater, i'm not sure that bolt-spot is available to me in the rear. course it could be modified but just want to know beforehand if possible.
thx

 

[kew1827]

here is a pic from under the rack

 

[Odin]

Thanks! That is exactly what I needed to see. I think i'll be getting one of those.
+1 [up] for you!!