I finally picked up from my machinist the finalized version prototype rack I've been working on. Production is beginning as I type this. Should have the first batch by the end of next week. I'll take pics this weekend and get posted to my site by Monday or Tuesday. http://www.cycle-istic.com
All the OEM and aftermarket racks I could find are rated to carry very little weight, from 6 to 10 lbs., and are constructed from very thin-wall tubing. My rack is made from solid billet, and should have no trouble carrying 30-40 lbs or more. Price will be determined once the first batch is underway, depending on actual machining time. We already know the material cost. It should be less, but at least no more than the Hondaline rack, which is rated for less than 10 lbs. I think 3 to 4 times the capacity for the same or less price is a pretty good deal.
That's great Dobie. I can't wait to see how they turn out. :-P
soooo... how much does the hondaline luggage rack cost? I know silly question. but silly guys have silly questions :lol:
Couldn't find a listing for the Magna any more, but hondaparts-direct.com has them for the 750 Shadows, both Spirit and Aero, which appears to be the same rack as for the Magna, for $126.
Don't you guys remember the Honda-Line rack being oh about fifty dollars?? :-? :P :P
QuoteDon't you guys remember the Honda-Line rack being oh about fifty dollars??
Um.. Yes, yes! I THINK I saw one on e-bay recently with a buy it now price of $54.99 and I THINK the auction went for $45. :shock: :grin:
Nononononono it was buy it now for 15 and sold for 10. Come on if your going to be outrageous go ALLLLL the way :lol:
Aaaauuuuuggghhhhhh!!! And I just bought the Hondaline rack from Honda Directline of Shadyside!!
Note to Greg Cothern: Greg, Do we have an option for the emoticons including the guy bashing his head against a brick wall like they have on the Adventure Riders forum? Better yet, the guy who is purple in the face and throwing a tantrum would work right about now.
what about the guy smoking a joint?
If its not in the smiley list already, we dont got it... LoL.
That's what my dad used to say to company at dinner: "If you need anything you dont' see, we don't have it".
Curtis
nothin on my dinner table :( anyone wanna order me a pizza for dellivery? :lol:
Speaking of heavy duty luggage racks, the problem I have with mine is that the rack is level and the backrest is angled so anything I strap on the rack usually ends up with all the weight on the very back edge of the rack. I can see how it wouldn't hold much weight. It may not look as good but I'm going to change the angle of the rack so it is 90 degrees with the back rest. I keep a leather pack on the bike all the time and I don't think it will look any worse than the big gap that is under the bag now. Anyone else's rack fit this way?
Well, Greg, that just makes me (http://lh5.ggpht.com/mike.the.sane/SPJjB8UvJZI/AAAAAAAAAEw/_ZrI-51qW0M/kboom.gif)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/mike.the.sane/SPJjBx4YznI/AAAAAAAAAE4/l1uax3E5g0g/yelrotflmao.gif)(http://lh6.ggpht.com/mike.the.sane/SPJjBx4YznI/AAAAAAAAAE4/l1uax3E5g0g/yelrotflmao.gif)(http://lh6.ggpht.com/mike.the.sane/SPJjBx4YznI/AAAAAAAAAE4/l1uax3E5g0g/yelrotflmao.gif)
Now, where was I? Oh, yeah, I just bought the Hondaline rack and now Dobie's rack is going to be available...(http://lh4.ggpht.com/mike.the.sane/SPGsETHR8lI/AAAAAAAAADc/88w9jQ7xO5Y/s128/baldy.gif)
@#$%&* imported emoticons... I'm going to quit while I'm ahead... (http://lh4.ggpht.com/mike.the.sane/SPGst7WjCPI/AAAAAAAAADs/IwI4WuMJbMk/s128/bluduh.gif)
I bought this one off ebay a while back. its worked great for me.
One thing I would like to see Cycle-istiC make would be some nice "P" brackets for mounting extra lights.
I'll draw up a design an stick it up on the site.
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the problem with racks like that is they are mainly for looks. i'm sure that has a less useable weight rating than the hondaline one i have, that broke for Dobie when he had his aux gas tank on it. I think the hondaline one says not to put more than 6 to 10 lbs on it.
Quote from: Len Averyt on October 12, 2008, 07:17:42 PM
One thing I would like to see Cycle-istiC make would be some nice "P" brackets for mounting extra lights.
Kuryakyn makes a pretty good assortment of "p" clamps.
Curtis
I think Charles is right. After looking at the same rack an installed on a 750 Shadow Spirit, it was hard to miss that you would not be able to put much of anything on it and have it sit evenly across the rack. As it is, the majority of the weight of any large cargo is going to be concentrated near the rear edge, where it has maximum leverage to work against the mounting points. (http://lh3.ggpht.com/mike.the.sane/SPKhkkIyXZI/AAAAAAAAAFo/q9LYbDyVejs/s128/eek7.gif)
I just posted some pics on my site http://www.cycle-istic.com/Misc.html
Should have firm pricing by tomorrow.
That is a nice looking Rack you have Dobie and I do mean Luggage!
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(http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr80/MOOT-Photos/Magna%20Luggage%20Rack/P1000188.jpg)
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All the pertinent info is now on the page. Price is $114.95 and $11.00 shipping.
http://www.cycle-istic.com/Misc.html
I'll be buying one.... just need to steal some money from my wife....without her knowing.... maybe a couple weeks out. SAVE ME ONE!
You have some nice items Dobie and this will compliment them well, I think you will sell a few of these......I just need to see about getting mine chromed. :-P
Stronger than stock...how can one go wrong.
Well as shiney as it is I would have it Chromed as soon as it got there!!! Looks Great Dobie another great Magna Piece!!! :cool:
I like the notches for the bungies... Nice touch.
Dobie, the luggage rack looks great! Certainly should be up to the task at hand!
First production run came off the line today, I'll pick up tomorrow. Ready for shipping Monday. Call now!
http://www.cycle-istic.com
Will it fit a 1st generation Magna?
I have to find one to check it out. It's a direct replacement for the Hondaline on the 3rd gen.
Well, I have one rack that I put a couple of scratches in while assembling. They can be polished out, but I really don't want to mess with it. If someone wants it, I will sell for $99 (normal $114.95). First come, first serve.
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