luggage rack

borto1990 · 03-09-2009, 04:24 AM

I have a question about luggage racks for my 08. Just looking at the pics on ebay.. the oem kaw rack looks like it's right under the pad, while the cobra rack looks like it's down another 4 inches. is the kaw rack to high to effectivly put a bag around? I just wonder if my velcro strip on the bag will be higher than my back pad on the bike...

meat · 03-09-2009, 06:21 AM

I have the Kaw rack and tried to put a big saddleman bag on it. The bag sat to high and the racks to small. I would look at other rack options.

bosko · 03-09-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by borto1990

I have a question about luggage racks for my 08. Just looking at the pics on ebay.. the oem kaw rack looks like it's right under the pad, while the cobra rack looks like it's down another 4 inches. is the kaw rack to high to effectivly put a bag around? I just wonder if my velcro strip on the bag will be higher than my back pad on the bike...

I ordered the Cobra rack because of that very reason and it was on sale HERE for 134.96. I see it's always on sale they just keep moving the dates forward. I ordered it Feb 14. and still waiting for it. :-/ I also ordered a Grasshopper backrest on Feb 15 and recieved it over a week ago, so I'm not quite sure what the delay is. ??? No matter as there's still over a meter of BEAUTIFUL white snow here and the temperature is -28C (-18f) this morning.

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As far as size goes I think it's pretty much the same size as the Kaw rack.

**Top Cat** · 03-09-2009, 08:21 AM

If you actualy want to use it for anything other than looks get the Cobra. Much more functional.
I bought the Cobra last year, got it within a week of ordering. Only problem was after a couple months the chrome flaked on one of the supports. Emailed Cobra and they gave me a return number ans said they would replace it.
Of course I didn't, I just put some reflective tape over the flaking part.
The point being they stand behind their product. I have a Cobra light bar and the chrome is holding up fine on that.

dandolfn · 03-09-2009, 08:39 AM

If you look at my gallery, you'll see a picture of the Cobra luggage rack.

It seems to have a larger surface area than the OEM rack.

The only problem I found with it is that the supports underneath prevent my normal bungee cords from hooking to the sides. I have to loop straps thru the slits and then hook the bungee cords on those, if I want to use bungee cords from left to right.

If I want to use bungee cords from front to back, that wouldn't be a problem.

nomad561 · 03-09-2009, 08:55 AM

I also have the Cobra rack because of the pics that show the OEM rack setting too high. I 1500 mile trips with my pack sitting on the rack without any problems.

dogdoc · 03-11-2009, 01:07 PM

I too have the Cobra and even though its only rated i think for 10 lbs. i have had a 35 lb of sack of dog food strapped to it w/o a problem// Somebody even delivers widescreen tv on their bike on this forum, LOL

refugio · 03-11-2009, 02:18 PM

Cobra Rack for me too.......Sits lower....Better

skimo · 03-11-2009, 09:52 PM

Cobra for me too. Plus your can move your helmet locks to a better location.
http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ay&thread=6765

bosko · 03-11-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by skimo

Cobra for me too. Plus your can move your helmet locks to a better location.
http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ay&thread=6765

Had this one book marked myself. :)

Once I installed the Cobra rack I immediately moved the helmet locks.
I was nervous drilling holes in my new chrome but it was no problem.

I really like this idea, I really didn't like the location on the rear crash bars. They are nicely hidden there but a PITA to use.

Thanks skimo.

cheriann · 03-12-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

I too have the Cobra and even though its only rated i think for 10 lbs. i have had a 35 lb of sack of dog food strapped to it w/o a problem// Somebody even delivers widescreen tv on their bike on this forum, LOL

I wish I could have seen that!!!! Every time we get a big bag of dog food we always take the car....now I can tell hubby he can just strap that bag on the rack!!!!

I should add....to my rack, since his is solo

chainsaw · 03-12-2009, 03:55 PM

CheriAnn, I'm not touching that comment.

**coacha** · 03-12-2009, 07:25 PM

Good choice Al...I think I will shy away from commenting also... ;)

scott2007nomad · 03-12-2009, 11:11 PM

+1 on the Cobra.
Got mine for $87, new, on Ebay.
(still haven't updated my picture though)

jamiep24 · 03-13-2009, 08:02 PM

Those are nice. I'll be putting it on my wish list and that's a great idea to put the helmet hooks on them. Don't really care for where they are now. Man, and girls, I sure do learn a low from you folks. Jamie

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borto1990 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 475	luggage rack I have a question about luggage racks for my 08. Just looking at the pics on ebay.. the oem kaw rack looks like it's right under the pad, while the cobra rack looks like it's down another 4 inches. is the kaw rack to high to effectivly put a bag around? I just wonder if my velcro strip on the bag will be higher than my back pad on the bike... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-09-2009, 06:21 AM	#2
meat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clinton,IL Posts: 170	luggage rack I have the Kaw rack and tried to put a big saddleman bag on it. The bag sat to high and the racks to small. I would look at other rack options.
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03-09-2009, 08:21 AM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	luggage rack If you actualy want to use it for anything other than looks get the Cobra. Much more functional. I bought the Cobra last year, got it within a week of ordering. Only problem was after a couple months the chrome flaked on one of the supports. Emailed Cobra and they gave me a return number ans said they would replace it. Of course I didn't, I just put some reflective tape over the flaking part. The point being they stand behind their product. I have a Cobra light bar and the chrome is holding up fine on that. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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03-09-2009, 08:39 AM	#5
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	luggage rack If you look at my gallery, you'll see a picture of the Cobra luggage rack. It seems to have a larger surface area than the OEM rack. The only problem I found with it is that the supports underneath prevent my normal bungee cords from hooking to the sides. I have to loop straps thru the slits and then hook the bungee cords on those, if I want to use bungee cords from left to right. If I want to use bungee cords from front to back, that wouldn't be a problem. __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-09-2009, 08:55 AM	#6
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	luggage rack I also have the Cobra rack because of the pics that show the OEM rack setting too high. I 1500 mile trips with my pack sitting on the rack without any problems.
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03-11-2009, 01:07 PM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	luggage rack I too have the Cobra and even though its only rated i think for 10 lbs. i have had a 35 lb of sack of dog food strapped to it w/o a problem// Somebody even delivers widescreen tv on their bike on this forum, LOL
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03-11-2009, 02:18 PM	#8
refugio Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Refugio , Texas Posts: 359	luggage rack Cobra Rack for me too.......Sits lower....Better __________________ 2008 Vulcan Nomad
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03-11-2009, 09:52 PM	#9
skimo Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 269	luggage rack Cobra for me too. Plus your can move your helmet locks to a better location. http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ay&thread=6765
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03-12-2009, 03:55 PM	#12
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	luggage rack CheriAnn, I'm not touching that comment.
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03-12-2009, 07:25 PM	#13
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	luggage rack Good choice Al...I think I will shy away from commenting also... ;) __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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03-12-2009, 11:11 PM	#14
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	luggage rack +1 on the Cobra. Got mine for $87, new, on Ebay. (still haven't updated my picture though)
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03-13-2009, 08:02 PM	#15
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	luggage rack Those are nice. I'll be putting it on my wish list and that's a great idea to put the helmet hooks on them. Don't really care for where they are now. Man, and girls, I sure do learn a low from you folks. Jamie
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