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Soution to luggage rack
07/25/08 at 15:27:17

Got one of those bags that fits over the sissy bar, which is OK except when I wanted to lash a tent and bag to the pilion -- reversing the bag caused it to droop over the tail light. Considered OEM rack, but...

Cruising through Home Depot I was thinking about a possible joist hanger/spot weld fix, but then stumbled on the Closetmaid "All Purpose Hang Up" (Closetmaid Part #3545, in HD's shelving department). Total cost less than $6, 30-minute install. Sweet. Does the trick and almost looks like it was custom made. I have photos but can't load them. If anyone can help me with the pix, I'll provide instructions and visuals.

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Re: Soution to luggage rack
Reply #1 - 07/25/08 at 15:42:11

Register an account over on BikePics.com... I believe the server here is full and that's why you can't upload them.

BikePics is free and allows you to re-link pretty easily.

I'm wondering the same thing too... I'm thinking about the OEM rack, but depending on how this looks, I may go a different route.

(For those interested... There's a neat rack listed on EBay right now. When I looked, only $0.99 with no bids, except you can't have the sissybar in place unless you want to modify it somehow)

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ChicagoRider YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 25 Chicago suburbs Gender:	Re: Soution to luggage rack Reply #2 - 07/25/08 at 15:50:06 I'd like to see those pics. I also have a sissy bar bag the droops over my tail light, so I rigged a thin piece of wood to the sissy bar for the time being. I'm looking for a more permenant and better looking fix.
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Eddy Thomas YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 31 Rocklin Ca. Gender:	Re: Soution to luggage rack Reply #3 - 07/25/08 at 15:53:30 OK shadowman went on line to closetmaid and found it yes it should work fine ..goind down and get mine.. thanks eddy
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Re: Solution to luggage rack
Reply #4 - 07/25/08 at 16:14:26

Installation instructions: The Closetmaid All Purpose Hang Up has two pre-drilled 3/16" holes -- top and bottom. You are going to need a 3/4 x 3/16" bolt and nut and a 1 x 3/16" bolt and nut.

1) remove backrest (peel off nameplate, then two screws)

2) drill a 3/16" hole dead center between the two backrest screw holes

3) line up the bottom hole on the rack with the hole you just drilled and mark the top of the sissy bar at the top hole on the rack; drill that out.

4) thread the 3/4 x 3/16" bolt through the plate and bottom hole of the rack -- do not tighten yet, just start it.

5) rotate the rack 90 degrees so you can re-attach the back rest -- replace backrest and start the two screws but do not tighten

6) thread the 1 x 3/16" bolt through the top of the sissy bar (from front of bike to toward the back); then finish tightening the backrest

7) Rotate the rack back to vertical and push the top bolt through the top hole on the rack.

8) tighten the two bolts/nuts and you're done.

Pix to follow, I hope.

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SimonTuffGuy Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline i like to thump... ;) Posts: 1159 Central PA Gender:	Re: Soution to luggage rack Reply #5 - 07/25/08 at 20:58:05 Here are some of the pics that he posted over on BikePics: Looks like a pretty neat solution for the rack. Bigger than the OEM too.
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ChicagoRider YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 25 Chicago suburbs Gender:	Re: Soution to luggage rack Reply #6 - 07/26/08 at 07:00:17 nice pics, thanks guys.
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1st2know Senior Member Offline Currently between Savages Posts: 295 Seattle, WA Gender:	Re: Solution to luggage rack Reply #7 - 07/26/08 at 08:53:12 shadowman wrote on 07/25/08 at 16:14:26: Installation instructions: The Closetmaid All Purpose Hang Up has two pre-drilled This is a good Savage specific hack, should probably be promoted to the tech section.(IMHO)
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Jay Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 1445 Fort Worth, Texas Gender:	Re: Solution to luggage rack Reply #8 - 07/27/08 at 21:45:30 1st2know wrote on 07/26/08 at 08:53:12: shadowman wrote on 07/25/08 at 16:14:26: Installation instructions: The Closetmaid All Purpose Hang Up has two pre-drilled This is a good Savage specific hack, should probably be promoted to the tech section.(IMHO) Second that. It's a great mod. Good job!
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meck Junior Member Offline Posts: 73 Woonsocket, RI Gender:	Re: Soution to luggage rack Reply #9 - 07/28/08 at 06:27:55 Looks very nice. I'm definitely going to be doing this. Here is the direct link at Closetmaid: http://www.closetmaid.com/Look/Product_Catalog/product.cfm?product_id=786&key... One question, shadowman: I looked at the product info but I don't see a load rating. How much weight would you estimate this will hold before flexing?
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Re: Soution to luggage rack
Reply #10 - 07/28/08 at 11:17:56

The product was designed/marketed as a garden hose hanger -- so that is an indication. Of course, before posting the instructions and photos I conducted the Savage Owners' Standard Performance Test, i.e., a case of Yeungling. I had to wedge a hunk of 2x4 to keep it from sliding, but it only dipped about 1/8" I'll probably stick to 25-20 lbs.

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youzguyz Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2538 San Antonio, Texas Gender:	Re: Soution to luggage rack Reply #11 - 07/28/08 at 12:41:46 Just did an online chat with ClosetMaid. The dude said 100 pound is max load for that item. Pretty hefty!
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ChicagoRider YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 25 Chicago suburbs Gender:	Re: Soution to luggage rack Reply #12 - 08/06/08 at 19:17:22 Wonderful solution Shadowman, I followed your instructions and am very pleased. Here are my pics: http://tightwadweb.com/rackmod.html Thanks!
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