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CUL8TTR · Veteran Member

B and B off road carry rack and std indicators

The Mancunian · Senior Member

What about something like these on the mudgaurd. I had some on my old klr and they give off a good light.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Round-Flush-Mount-LED-Indicators-Markers-For-Project-Motorbikes-Motorcycles-/400796630781?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item5d51573efd

TTRfan · Super Guru

B&B rack3.jpg

Could you mount them in the pre-drilled holes on the rack perhaps?

Brian

bobupndown · Newbie

Standard indicators fit fine. No dramas. Remove standard brackets, fit as per photo above.
Iain

brindabella · Senior Member

yes standard ones will fit fine.

trouble is, rear blinkers have a short life if you ride through shrubbery and/or have the odd fall.
(with blinkers either on the rack, or bog standard without the rack).

I tried mounting some cheap small blinkers marked "off road only" on the number plate area -
this worked, but the blinkers, although not so vulnerably mounted, are not very robust.

Maybe better quality small blinkers would be good (maybe attached to under the back of the rack,
so they don't stick out too much?

Maybe the blinkers that Brian posted about which attach to the rear fender would be good?

Anyway these racks are light, strong, and very unobtrusive and make a nice grab handle.
They can also work with throw over panniers.

but two tips, if you get one of these racks:

1. the right (exhaust side) mount is crucial - make sure the countersunk head locates exactly into its recess,
so that it won't work loose, and get it tight, with thread lock cement and an extra backing nut.

2. if you do a bit of strategic metal filing, you can ensure the taillight lens can be unscrewed
without removing the rack (just in case). and while you have the file out,
maybe also increase clearance from the rear edge of seat, if needed.

Green Chile ADV 1 · Veteran Member

I build a rack for this that works on trails too and don't add as much weight. It also has a far greater load capacity, versatility and price and I use it on my TTR250. Removal and installation takes only seconds and I also make and sell all the strapping you may ever need. Let me know if you have any questions. I have to admit though, the B and B is so beautiful it makes me wish I could justify it, thinking of setting on their Bashplate but interested in the Totally TTRs as well and noticing it's less reliant on welding and more on bending. I like that about it.

Squire · Veteran Member

@Green Chile Adv 1: Man, where there's a will, there's a way.
I recognize the ingenuity in low-cost practical solutions for achieving the objective, I love it!

This makes me want to travel to Chile, come and visit you, and instead of taking a fancy KTM bike, I'll sure take my TTR.
Ride on!

The Mancunian · Senior Member

Me too. You know, on all the forums I've looked in on over the years I don't think any other bike has the following and dedication the TTR has.

Green Chile ADV 1 · Veteran Member

Thank you Squire! However I want to correct you, I am in the USA in New Mexico near Taos. Green Chile refers to our local food. Green Chiles are a local special pepper that is picked before ripe and roasted. We are famous for our Green Chiles!

Green Chile ADV 1 · Veteran Member

I should have put my Website in my post. I am also looking for more distributors. I just picked one up for Canada! www.greenchileadv.com/