Quick Release Rack System

dshelly · 03-01-2014, 12:30 PM

If you switch from Solo to two up very often you will appreciate this mod.

This is the first of my quick release components I've been working on. I Borrowed a quick release rack from a Harley buddy of mine. Took some dims and adapted that to the Nomad. Picked up the Latches online an the Tour Pak rack. Then sat down at my computer, did a lot of measuring and came up with the layout on my CAD system. The nylon anchor points bolt on where the backrest brackets went. Then cut the side brackets from 1/4" aluminum. Laid out the bolt pattern on the tour pak rack and built mounting bracket for that. I also have brackets drawn up to accept the Stock backrest and my Tour Pak.

I can remove this rack in about 30sec. and when project is completed , change to either the sissy bar, solo or Tour pak in no time at all. Longest operation is adding or removing the passenger seat.

cactusjack · 03-01-2014, 12:40 PM

Nice job, Dave!

**Teachme** · 03-01-2014, 12:44 PM

Way cool man great work.

VulcanE · 03-01-2014, 02:19 PM

I want one...........

........... when you going to start mass production?

**Rasta** · 03-01-2014, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

I want one...........

........... when you going to start mass production?

dshelly · 03-01-2014, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by VulcanE

I want one...........

........... when you going to start mass production?

I'd definitely consider that. So I guess after I finish mine and have all the fixtures done. Only one stipulation though, you would have to polish it yourself. Otherwise you couldn't afford it. I hate that part.

BigRat · 03-01-2014, 04:43 PM

Very nice - when I see stuff like that I start thinking "How could I build that with a jigsaw, a hammer and a couple of sawhorses..."

dshelly · 03-01-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRat

Very nice - when I see stuff like that I start thinking "How could I build that with a jigsaw, a hammer and a couple of sawhorses..."

Good luck with that

Bdog · 03-02-2014, 12:30 PM

Nice set up Dave...keep up the good work..Bdog

**glwilson** · 03-02-2014, 03:21 PM

That is really sharp... Good job!

Thunderhoof · 03-03-2014, 03:48 PM

That looks great dshelly.

talon · 03-03-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

If you switch from Solo to two up very often you will appreciate this mod.

This is the first of my quick release components I've been working on. I Borrowed a quick release rack from a Harley buddy of mine. Took some dims and adapted that to the Nomad. Picked up the Latches online an the Tour Pak rack. Then sat down at my computer, did a lot of measuring and came up with the layout on my CAD system. The nylon anchor points bolt on where the backrest brackets went. Then cut the side brackets from 1/4" aluminum. Laid out the bolt pattern on the tour pak rack and built mounting bracket for that. I also have brackets drawn up to accept the Stock backrest and my Tour Pak.

I can remove this rack in about 30sec. and when project is completed , change to either the sissy bar, solo or Tour pak in no time at all. Longest operation is adding or removing the passenger seat.

I agree with the rest, nice work. I would certainly be interested to see what you will charge for it. I love the look but like to be able to have modular options. Trips or two-up riding, etc. and yes, I can polish it myself. LOL

Keep us up to speed.

**wanderer5210** · 03-05-2014, 01:15 PM

Looks grand to me. I'd certainly be interested if you produce some.

tazfl · 03-05-2014, 01:21 PM

very nice, looks great. Obviously you're a machinist or at least have machining background and access to a milling machine.

dshelly · 03-05-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tazfl

very nice, looks great. Obviously you're a machinist or at least have machining background and access to a milling machine.

Read my signature line.

03-01-2014, 12:30 PM	#1
dshelly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belgrade, MT Posts: 2,824	Quick Release Rack System If you switch from Solo to two up very often you will appreciate this mod. This is the first of my quick release components I've been working on. I Borrowed a quick release rack from a Harley buddy of mine. Took some dims and adapted that to the Nomad. Picked up the Latches online an the Tour Pak rack. Then sat down at my computer, did a lot of measuring and came up with the layout on my CAD system. The nylon anchor points bolt on where the backrest brackets went. Then cut the side brackets from 1/4" aluminum. Laid out the bolt pattern on the tour pak rack and built mounting bracket for that. I also have brackets drawn up to accept the Stock backrest and my Tour Pak. I can remove this rack in about 30sec. and when project is completed , change to either the sissy bar, solo or Tour pak in no time at all. Longest operation is adding or removing the passenger seat. __________________ Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395 Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by dshelly; 04-16-2014 at 04:24 PM.
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Nice job, Dave! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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Teachme Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Woodleaf ,NC Posts: 418	Way cool man great work. __________________ 2001 Vulcan Nomad 1500cc Carbed Model.
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VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	I want one...................... when you going to start mass production? __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Nice set up Dave...keep up the good work..Bdog __________________
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BigRat Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 430	Very nice - when I see stuff like that I start thinking "How could I build that with a jigsaw, a hammer and a couple of sawhorses..."
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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	That is really sharp... Good job! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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Thunderhoof Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 100	That looks great dshelly. __________________ Classic 1600, a.k.a. "The Black Stallion"
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wanderer5210 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Luverne, AL Posts: 135	Looks grand to me. I'd certainly be interested if you produce some. __________________ They call me the Wanderer. 04 Nomad - VBA 02602
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tazfl Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 742	very nice, looks great. Obviously you're a machinist or at least have machining background and access to a milling machine. __________________ 2012 Vaquero Special edition Candy Lime Green / Ebony Cobra slip on exhaust, Kuryakyn Alley Cat intake, Cobra FI2000 Fuel Processor, Quick release trunk, Front & rear crashbars powdercoated black, Paul Yaffee stealth 3 tag frame, Arlen Ness grips, Corbin seat, Custom pinstripping, Rear LED strip turn signals, Stock rear turnsignals / tagframe assembly removed
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