Beefier Rear Rack Replacement Options...

20lb? Aren't the rider and pillion and luggage supported by the subframe?

I am working on a plate that bolts at the 3 on the plastic rack and extends forward to pick up the 2 bolts just behind the seat. It will have tabs around the front-sides turned down and 2 on the rear turned up. It will be cut on a water jet and have cut outs to lighten it up some. It should stiffen up the rear rack quite a bit and will be larger than the stock rack.

Too bad Motosportz doesn't make a rack like the one they made for my TE 250. It is a work of art.

yeah, I always dug the red ano version

I've always liked TCI's products, but for some reason I forgot about them when having this discussion. I just shot them an email though. Hopefully they will be interested in making something for us. I'd love to see a Sequoia type system for the TR. Here is the one of their options they did for the TE630.

https://tciproductsusa.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=144_155_197&products_id=755

Heck ya! Whatcha got for us Kelly? I would love another Motosportz work of art on my TR!

We need a TR650 for prototyping in Orange, CA. See thread below.

http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/tr650-needed-near-orange-ca.33786/

Ruggedexsposure over on the ADV terra thread is thinking of fabbing some rear racks and is looking for some input.

Very interesting indeed!

Very nice. I'm all over this when it's available.

I like this, simple and yes "beefy"!

That looks great! Have already the BRMoto sideracks and I'm very pleased with them. Sign me up.

Yea this looks great. Can't wait to see one on the bike.

Got my pipe bender in the shop today... and messed around with a piece of scrap. After I get the valve clearances checked and some other maintenance done, I will begin designing a new rear rack.



If its something I want to waste my time on, and like the design, I might sell a few.

I am having an extended plate made that will cover the stock plastic plate and use the 3 holes as well as the 2 holes up front that mount the SW Motech pannier brackets. I will machine a couple of tapered spacers to let the plate sit level and have a total of 5 fasteners in it. There will be tabs at the edges to tie to. I will post up A photo when I get it from the water jet guys.

I like the BRMoto rear rack mock-up a lot. I'm thinking that I'll go with them for the side racks, it's looking like a rear rack will also be in the cart. Hopefully these come out soon.

Just a rough sketch:

I don't have the measurements on me, but the OD is 7/8". Its basically the same as the handlebars but with thicker walls. You can see the thickness better in the 1st pic.