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Offline beemuker

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flat rear rack options?
« on: January 01, 2018, 09:29:23 AM »
I need something flat to strap an instrument case down. something like H&b would work without the upright bar. suggestions for a K75s
http://www.accessoryinternational.com/product/hepco-becker-rear-luggage-rack-bmw-k75-k100.html
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Re: flat rear rack options?
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2018, 10:28:49 AM »
. . . something like H&b would work without the upright bar.
That bar could be removed. If more stiffening were needed, another tube could be TIG-welded in the lateral array, but I doubt that will be case. This model fits your bike's year.
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Re: flat rear rack options?
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2018, 11:41:15 AM »
That bar could be removed. If more stiffening were needed, another tube could be TIG-welded in the lateral array, but I doubt that will be case. This model fits your bike's year.
thanks. would it have to be cut off, then ground and repainted?
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Re: flat rear rack options?
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2018, 12:04:07 PM »
If you have the standard rack this can be added I had some aluminium plate folded, at a angle low for the front and higher for the rear. Made them out of cardboard and worked out the angles and had a metal shop cut and fold them. After I had them done I realised that I could have had them done in one piece.They bolt to the OEM rack with 6mm screws. The front plate will have to have a curve filed into it to conform with the tail piece. I had them do three sets, one for a mate and two for me. Aluminium brackets are both 160 mm wide, front bracket 30mm high by 70mm length rear 100mm high by 70 mm length. Make them out of cardboard first and check.
Happy New Year regards Martin.

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Re: flat rear rack options?
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2018, 02:19:46 PM »
What size is the instrument case?
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Re: flat rear rack options?
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2018, 09:18:03 AM »
30 inches , 76 cm long. 12 " wide
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Re: flat rear rack options?
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2018, 11:14:36 AM »
If you have the standard rack this can be added I had some aluminium plate folded, at a angle low for the front and higher for the rear. Made them out of cardboard and worked out the angles and had a metal shop cut and fold them. After I had them done I realised that I could have had them done in one piece.They bolt to the OEM rack with 6mm screws. The front plate will have to have a curve filed into it to conform with the tail piece. I had them do three sets, one for a mate and two for me. Aluminium brackets are both 160 mm wide, front bracket 30mm high by 70mm length rear 100mm high by 70 mm length. Make them out of cardboard first and check.
Happy New Year regards Martin.

thanks, I may look into thatand see  if I can find someone to make that for me.
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Re: flat rear rack options?
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2018, 01:05:22 PM »
30 inches , 76 cm long. 12 " wide
My 'kitchen' top-case is 27" wide, and has hardware that snaps onto a standard Givi E181 rack.
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Re: flat rear rack options?
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2018, 05:46:00 PM »
what is the diagonal measurement. would it fit something 30" long
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