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05-03-2015, 10:39 PM
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Designing my own quick detach rack
Since the Kawi KQR is severely over priced. Made a rough design out of cardboard, transfered that to masonite for a rigid mockup, then will use the masonite as a template to plasma cut out of steel and weld it all together.
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05-03-2015, 11:08 PM
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Good for you! I also like making as much stuff as I can, rather than buying it. Most times its a lot better quality when your done.
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05-04-2015, 12:33 AM
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I would love a chrome sissybar / luggage rack that was attractive (didn't look 'homemade') as an alternative to Kawasaki's with their outrageous price. I really don't even care about quick release!
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05-04-2015, 07:11 AM
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Sometimes homemade is a good thing. I got my dealer to "throw in" the KQR backrest for my Vaquero but spent big money for a Nomad trunk kit and modified it to fit the KQR system and now I have a quick release tour pack. The wife loves it and I can haul more stuff. The best part is I can release it and it's back to a Vaquero
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05-04-2015, 07:47 AM
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Nice setup Duff. Hopefully you can post an updated video when you get it finished.
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05-04-2015, 09:53 AM
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Count me in on getting to see the final product! You using stainless, or plan on plating/painting it?
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05-17-2015, 08:52 PM
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CBO looks like you have the best setup.....clever idea glad it works. That KQR backrest and rack set me back altogether brackets and all, for around 530.00 but because I found all of it on Ebay last year and save about 120 bones. Sturdy stuff works well, looks great, my huge T-Bags tour pack fits on real well.
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