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Message started by dv8savagerider on 06/18/11 at 13:29:11

Title: luggage rack ideas?
Post by dv8savagerider on 06/18/11 at 13:29:11

Just wondering if anyone out there has fabricated their own luggage rack for the savage? Looking to make something just big enough that I can carry a sissy bar bag on the back side of the sissy bar just above the tail light. It doesnt matter if its a detachable or permanent idea- just cant see spending the amount that all the online stores want when I should be able to make one myself. Thanks in advance for the input :)

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by prechermike on 06/18/11 at 13:41:44

I think seviersavage made some pretty neat ones. Search and you shall find.

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by dv8savagerider on 06/18/11 at 15:03:25

any idea what the heading would be for search? Tried luggage rack and couldnt find it :(

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/18/11 at 16:29:22

Ive got a 1954 Lucerne wooden milk crate & a piece of aluminum I want to build a top out of, to stick on the W 650..

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by prechermike on 06/18/11 at 18:27:02

I was in a hurry before. Here is the link to his offer to sell them, though this was a while ago.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1248731274/12#12

Here is a review of his product. Digger is a pretty through guy, for what that is worth.

http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1278206358/0

Seiversavage was last on line in May, according to his profile, but if you are looking for an idea, I think this one is pretty good.

Hope that helps.

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by Paladin. on 06/18/11 at 21:37:42

5F4D030F090B3B0 wrote:

.... luggage ~~rack~~ for the savage? ... detachable ...:)

http://www.savageriders.com/paladin/LA-OKC/Ready2Ride.jpg
Ready to tour. 21" Suitcase, tent and sleeping bag, saddlebags with things.
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?board=tech;action=display;num=1177262289

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/18/11 at 23:32:21

Yea, that suitcase strapped on is a grand way to go,, specially if yer "camping" at th Motel 6..

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by prechermike on 06/19/11 at 04:22:00

After I thought some more, I think someone, maybe Al from NH made a rack out of plate or something, seems like I saw a picture in connection with the dragon ride. I search, but could not find what I was looking for, maybe he or someone else will chime in.

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/19/11 at 05:05:07

Ive seen one done in diamond plate, It looked plenty stout. Big enough to get something done, too.

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by verslagen1 on 06/19/11 at 07:58:20

3C3E292F24293E212527294C0 wrote:

Naw, it was kel...

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009%5C02%5C09%5Cbikepics-1565909-800.jpg

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/19/11 at 08:44:18

Aww yea, there it is,, that thing needs some serious shapin done on the corners..

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by prechermike on 06/19/11 at 09:43:25

52415657484543414A15240 wrote:

[quote author=3C3E292F24293E212527294C0 link=1308428952/0#7 date=1308482520]After I thought some more, I think someone, maybe Al from NH made a rack out of plate or something, seems like I saw a picture in connection with the dragon ride. I search, but could not find what I was looking for, maybe he or someone else will chime in.

Naw, it was kel...

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2009%5C02%5C09%5Cbikepics-1565909-800.jpg[/quote]

YEP! Thats the one I was thinking about. Like Justin said, it seems kind of sharp on the corners. I would have myself sliced open on that thing. But I am kind of big and clumsy. :-?

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/19/11 at 11:31:27

Imagine that thing parked in a lot & some kid walks into that edge. Just a realy good height for peelin a kids head back a ways,, & if your eyes are that low to the ground,, then youd just be seein the edge,, & how easy would that be to miss? CLONK, needs shaped up & some kinda border on it to make putting some kinda easy to see stuff on it.

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by WD on 06/19/11 at 11:38:51

:-?

Sharpen it! Keep the evil little monkeys away from your ride.... ;)

Rounding the corners and edge drilling would make it safer. Simple split fuel hose laced on would work fine.

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by Wolfman on 06/19/11 at 12:09:52

Took an old style topside cargo rack and made mine.
Measured the bike and decided how big i wanted it then cut to fit and bolted it all back together. Spray a lil truckbed liner on it and on the bike it went. 4 bolts on, 4 bolts off and its heavier(stronger) then any aftermarket i might of got. Took me a couple of evenings, maybe 4 hours and less then 20 bucks in bolts, screws, bedliner ect. Sorry, no pics.

You just got to look around at what you got and imagine what you can come up with.

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by WD on 06/19/11 at 13:58:58

Is there a real salvage yard near you? Industrial catwalk grating would be perfect (and makes killer BBQ grates if you get non-galvanized). I've got a piece down at the smithy to stand on while working the forge/anvil. The narrow gauge is pretty easy to cut with an angle grinder.

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by Boofer on 06/19/11 at 18:42:48

I used a grate out of a freezer. About 10"x6". Used 4"x4" x1" ell brackets fastened to grate with bolt and nut and to both sides of my sissy bar with hose clamps. I carry about 5 lbs of tools on it with bungees.

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by abotech on 06/19/11 at 20:32:07

I went to a bone yard and found a rack off a old yamaha enduro. I removed the bungee tabs and cut the legs off. Machined mounting bosses and welded new legs on and had a buddy powder coat it. t is my daughters bike.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l151/kevinc_03/Carlies%20Savage/DSC03948.jpg

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/20/11 at 04:54:12

Abo Tech,, wadda fine name,, & fine work ya do, too. Very clever way to Re Purpose that rack & it looks right. Youre not an Aussie, are ya?
Whats the drop down , tie down for? Not one on the other side,,
I am very good with cord, tying things down is easy for me, but even I enjoy having one of these little guys hanging on my bike with the parachute cord I carry.

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3073522

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by abotech on 06/20/11 at 20:17:29

Thanks for the compliment, the abotech tag comes from my other hobby, primitive living skills. making fire, tanning deer hides and such. The tab on the left side is a helmet holder. We are located in So. Illinois.

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by Digger on 08/10/11 at 19:44:06

22307E727476460 wrote:

any idea what the heading would be for search? Tried luggage rack and couldnt find it :(

646671777C7166797D7F71140 wrote:

I think seviersavage made some pretty neat ones. Search and you shall find.

505245434845524D494B45200 wrote:

I've updated my review here (http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1278206358/15#18).

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by buttgoat1 on 08/11/11 at 09:08:22

very nice Abo
good fab skills

Title: Re: luggage rack ideas?
Post by MrBrownTX on 08/11/11 at 12:24:20

47495A45424F4045425843422C0 wrote:

Wow that looks good!