Gen II Luggage Racks

[garauld]

Hi gang, I have been playing around with my CAD system :wacko: and came up with a new rack design made to mount onto the new 2006 tail shelf. Here are some images of it. What do you think? The first person who wants one and can send me their tail shelf rack for a week or so will get it for free - all they have to do is pay for return shipping of their rack and the new one. I will need the time to perform final design fitment work, fabrication and paint color matching.

B)

 

[markjenn]

I trust you're aware that the 2006's won't ship for 3-4 more months, right?

- Mark

 

[twowheelnut]

Dang, what took you so long? Looks good!

 

[nusman68]

Looks great! So, when does your PDP start for these?

 

[yamahlr]

You spend alot of time in the garage...

 

[FJRandy]

You spend alot of time in the garage...

And the problem with that is...........?

 

[Tom of VA]

How about a backrest that can be joined to the stock rack. Just a backrest. Maybe make it easy to remove. Have it hook on the front part and secure with the center bolt, or a receiver mount for the backrest attached to the Yamaha rack? I don't ride my wife very much but it would be nice to be able to add a backrest when needed, and keep my stock seat. Do you have a design for that?

 

[MCRIDER007]

How about a backrest that can be joined to the stock rack. Just a backrest.  Maybe make it easy to remove.

Sounds just like what I am looking for!

 

[RTSR1/FJR]

How about a backrest that can be joined to the stock rack. Just a backrest. Maybe make it easy to remove. Have it hook on the front part and secure with the center bolt, or a receiver mount for the backrest attached to the Yamaha rack? I don't ride my wife very much but it would be nice to be able to add a backrest when needed, and keep my stock seat. Do you have a design for that?

I believe he already makes one!

 

[garauld]

Backrests like these?

Style A - $160 delivered

Style B - $150 delivered

Send me a note if interested... B)

 

[Tom of VA]

Yes!!

What does style B look like?

 

[Paladin]

How about a backrest that can be joined to the stock rack. Just a backrest.  Maybe make it easy to remove.

Sounds just like what I am looking for!

Me too!!

 

[Paladin]

Backrests like these?

Style A - $160 delivered

Style B - $150 delivered

Send me a note if interested... B)

Yes, like those. Will they fit the 06, or are you still needing a rack to do final testing on? I am first in line for the 06 (had my PDP in since day one) so I may be able to send you mine. I will keep you posted.

 

[Tom of VA]

What is the braket made from aluminum or steel? Will it scratch the stock rack in the front?

 

[garauld]

These backrests will probably not fit the '06 model due to the different bolt pattern. They are all tig welded aluminum and then powdercoated satin black. The new bolt in the rear is SST. I also include a pair of rubber strips that will protect the top rail...

 

[FJRScorpion]

Here's a few pictures of my backrest that Gary made for my '05, some examples of Gary's fine workmanship. The price was right and the quality beyond question. The pictures don't begin to show the quality and paint match. My wife will be thoroughly please next season and I can quit getting that infernal 'wedgey' from her pulling on my belt everytime I accelerate! Sorry about the giant size but I'm still getting the hang of posting pictures.

 

[Tom of VA]

FJRscorpion,

Did it come painted? Have you had a chance to ride a passenger yet? Looks like you might be snowed in.

 

[Tom of VA]

garauld,

Is it possible to get a back rest just like FJRScorpion's, but with the pad mounted lower on the bracket instead of high on the bracket like his? Same parts, just mount the pad right above the bend so the pad reveal from the back is even all the way around. Do these come painted or did FJRScorpion paint his own?

Thanks,

Tom

 

[FJRmogul]

garauld, I like this design alot. So would it be possible to have one made for pre-06 models by changing the bolt pattern?