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Message started by DesertCat on 07/20/19 at 07:47:22

Title: Rear rack for LS650?
Post by DesertCat on 07/20/19 at 07:47:22

I know this must have been discussed here many times but I can't find it using the search function . .

Is this the best rear rack for an LS650?

https://www.motosport.com/suzuki-genuine-accessories-rear-rack

Title: Re: Rear rack for LS650?
Post by verslagen1 on 07/20/19 at 08:19:05

Only good for light loads.
The clamps then to break.

Title: Re: Rear rack for LS650?
Post by DesertCat on 07/20/19 at 08:34:58

I only carry one bag, a 20 lb bag of tools. My road-trip days have been over for 15 years.

Title: Re: Rear rack for LS650?
Post by WunGun on 07/21/19 at 11:13:40

Its not heavy duty but might work for that. Its a small platform so you will want to tie down anything bigger than a sixxer really good. Check the market or ebay if you want a cheaper one since people discard the rear accessories after bobbing their bikes.

Title: Re: Rear rack for LS650?
Post by DesertCat on 07/21/19 at 11:18:22

152037373C21263320520 wrote:

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All my BMWs have either a rear rack or enough space and grab bars to tie down my tool bag. But my Kaw and Suz don't so I wear a back pack with the tool bag inside -- not the most comfortable deal. I rarely ride more than 50 miles, so it's not too bad.

Title: Re: Rear rack for LS650?
Post by batman on 07/21/19 at 12:11:39

I f you keep your bike serviced ,and you only ride 50 miles , you don't need to carry tools. ( OK , maybe a multi tool on your belt,a cell phone, and a credit card).

Title: Re: Rear rack for LS650?
Post by DesertCat on 07/21/19 at 16:47:31

3C3F2A333F306A665E0 wrote:

I f you keep your bike serviced ,and you only ride 50 miles , you don't need to carry tools. ( OK , maybe a multi tool on your belt,a cell phone, and a credit card).

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First, off, whether I'm 20 miles from home or 200 miles from home doesn't matter that much -- I'm still stranded.

Second, 20 lbs of tools isn't much of a load -- it's less than 1 cubic foot (12 in x 8 in x 8 in roll)

BTW, I carry a tire plugger kit and CO2 gun (w/cartridges) to fix a flat. Somehow I don't think that regular servicing will prevent flats. Of course, if I get an LS650 with its tubed tires then that won't help me much. But I do carry tire tools, a carryover from my youth on motorcycles when it was possible to repair a flat tire roadside . . . .