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Title: DIY Fiberglass luggage rack Post by JohnBoy on 02/17/11 at 19:35:05 After making the seatpan and seat I had some left over glass cloth and resin so I decided to try making a luggage rack to replace that useless pillion. Below are some shots of the fiberglass form I made and the finished product. The actual work was straight forward and pretty simple. No special tools were needed. http://https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/TV3bdATjmzI/AAAAAAAAA5c/dW03hE2M9Uo/s512/rack%20materials.jpg I used a sheet of foam core and some Elmer’s glue to make a form to lay glass cloth over. The general shape was made with the foam core and follows the curve of the fender. The foam core was pretty close to the final shape that I wanted and then cleaned up with Bondo. Once the form was completed I melted wax over it to prevent the resin from bonding to my form. http://https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/TV3bmq4P3MI/AAAAAAAAA5g/iGF5yo4YvkA/s512/rack%20off%20mold.jpg I made the fiberglass blank oversized because I wasn't sure exactly how much clearance the seat was going to need. http://https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/TV3bZYDbfOI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/hrtQ2U3qYHM/s512/rack%20hardware.jpg I used cold rolled bar stock (Home Depot) to make the mounting hardware. It mounts just like the original so it is a matter of one bolt to remove. It's amazing what you can do with a bench vice and a couple of hammers. http://https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/TV3buM2--qI/AAAAAAAAA5k/JgfWHWOKeIk/s512/luggage%20rack1.jpg Once the steel was glassed in I could cut it down to the correct size for my needs. The edges have a six gage wire glassed in between the holes to prevent any possible tear out of the glass. http://https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_TCSH6bqjHEM/TV3by60GmbI/AAAAAAAAA5o/KQSw4GR0VZA/s512/luggage%20rack2.jpg I like the flow of the line and I can finally paint that fender! What do you think? |
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Title: Re: DIY Fiberglass luggage rack Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/17/11 at 19:39:54 Frankly, I think youre just havin WAAy too much fun,, now you stoppitt! |
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Title: Re: DIY Fiberglass luggage rack Post by PerrydaSavage on 02/18/11 at 00:04:03 Another creative mod from a Savage owner! Well done yerself! 8-) |
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Title: Re: DIY Fiberglass luggage rack Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/18/11 at 03:29:09 The edges have a six gage wire glassed in between the holes to prevent any possible tear out of the glass. dang good idea. Bikes lookin good. You got that pipe the length youre gonna keep it? |
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Title: Re: DIY Fiberglass luggage rack Post by JohnBoy on 02/18/11 at 06:24:59 3A252324393E0F3F0F37252962500 wrote:
I like the look but I might change it for a supertrapp at some point...If I find one 'cheap' enough. |
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Title: Re: DIY Fiberglass luggage rack Post by MotoBuddha on 02/18/11 at 06:25:14 Nice work. I've never messed with fiberglass, but there might be a project for me in the future. I guess I'll come to you for advice. |
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Title: Re: DIY Fiberglass luggage rack Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/18/11 at 06:35:57 694C4B4D614C5A230 wrote:
I like the look but I might change it for a supertrapp at some point...If I find one 'cheap' enough. [/quote] If performance is the goal, the TRapp is a fine choice. IMO, the best lookin muffler on these things is the Dyna & thyre cheap. You mite even try one & see if it makes ya happy. If not, you didnt lose much $$$. |
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Title: Re: DIY Fiberglass luggage rack Post by babyhog on 02/18/11 at 08:59:56 You do some awesome work, JohnBoy. Creative and effective! I think its just dandy!! How's the seat working out for you? |
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Title: Re: DIY Fiberglass luggage rack Post by LostArtist on 02/18/11 at 11:21:21 that's awesome!! good work man! love your bike, not a fan of straight pipes but that's the only thing I don't like 8-) |
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Title: Re: DIY Fiberglass luggage rack Post by kimchris1 on 02/18/11 at 12:12:10 JohnBoy, Your bike looks so good. I enjoy seeing all the mods you have done. Your tank and seat are my favorites. Great jobs and thanks for sharing with us. Any thought of making seats for anyone else? :) kim |
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Title: Re: DIY Fiberglass luggage rack Post by Boofer on 02/18/11 at 20:33:32 RoadKill? ;D ;D |
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