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diggermanbob · Senior Member

Rear rack

Herman · Veteran Member

Me too, need to bolt fuel on.

diggermanbob · Senior Member

Just buy a bigger tank !! How far you travelling then Allen ?

Herman · Veteran Member

The plan is to get lost in the Pyrenees for a bit. I want to equalize range with Paul's 300 or it gets very complicated. I don't really want to go the bigger tank route as 99% of the time it wont be needed so strapping fuel on is my favorite at present. I ran big tanks on the 200 and 530 when racing which served a purpose in that I did not have to pit but I dont want to spoil what I like about the Yam.

mossproof · Super Guru

How long can you wait guys? I will be making a new rack for my OE soon (old version can be seen in "Load carrying" in the Overland section) - just sold my old one, which has paid for a tube bender to make a new one (don't worry, it makes sense to me!) A batch will be feasible. Unfortunately, I am unlikely to get round to anything until mid Feb, which is when my brain will next be clear enough of clutter to think about anything other than preparing for, then actually, riding in Algeria.
I might get round to it sooner, but I can't promise anything as my creative juices only flow when the mood is right.

Top rack might look similar to this, but probably slightly lower profile:

Panier side racks also on the cards...

Herman · Veteran Member

Yup interested. Put it this way I will not be riding up mountains in February. I will be on Salisbury Plain on Sunday though unlikely to need extra fuel there. biggrin

diggermanbob · Senior Member

Yes I would be interested especially if it lower profile. Like Allen I won't be needing it until the spring Bob

diggermanbob · Senior Member

Herman wrote:
The plan is to get lost in the Pyrenees for a bit. I want to equalize range with Paul's 300 or it gets very complicated. I don't really want to go the bigger tank route as 99% of the time it wont be needed so strapping fuel on is my favorite at present. I ran big tanks on the 200 and 530 when racing which served a purpose in that I did not have to pit but I dont want to spoil what I like about the Yam.

Yes I get that ,I too like the look and balance on the TTR so I will probably be following the same route , I have the bolt on tank just need the rack.

Moo · Senior Member

Is this of any use to you?

www.amazon.co.uk/Alpha-Rider-Luggage-Holder-Yamaha/dp/B01NCWO0JQ/ref=sr_1_1

diggermanbob · Senior Member

I've found one on B & B off road in Aus , it looks really good and it's alluminium so no great weight , should be about £120 delivered to uk , happy days.

Herman · Veteran Member

biggrin Are not you going to NZ in Feb?? The scanners will never pick up a couple i am sure, Be interested too.

diggermanbob · Senior Member

Yes going to NZ in Feb , not sure I could get two in my luggage , travelling light , I will keep you posted ,

TerryK · Super Guru

I had a B&B rack on my TTR but when I bought the WRR I stripped the TTR to sell & the 1st thing to go was the rack....now I still have the TTR, life goes on

Photos of the rack so you can see what they are like

diggermanbob · Senior Member

Thanks , I reckon they look well made and quite smart for a rack !!

Moo · Senior Member

I didn't like the look of the left hand side mount. Does it attach to the bolt hole for the left side panel?

TerryK · Super Guru

Moo wrote:
I didn't like the look of the left hand side mount. Does it attach to the bolt hole for the left side panel?

Yes it uses the top left with a spacer, to remove the air cleaner you have to loosen the bolt & pivot the cover

Cheers Terry

diggermanbob · Senior Member

Two racks ordered , one for me and one for Herman.

RodYorkttr · Senior Member

diggermanbob wrote:

Yes I get that ,I too like the look and balance on the TTR so I will probably be following the same route , I have the bolt on tank just need the rack.

Could you take a photo of your bolt on tank & its position please?- I have an extra acerbis bolt on tank & can only see it fitting above the handlebars...I'm looking for the best fitment before fabricating!

-- Edited by RodYorkttr on Sunday 24th of December 2017 09:51:23 AM

Herman · Veteran Member

The racks have not arrived yet. I am going the low tech way of foam and straps over a couple of fuel friends but I have used go cart tanks in the past.

threshold · Senior Member

Postage from australia to uk can be slow. Hopefully it was sent before b and b offroad went on holidays.

diggermanbob · Senior Member

Yes , had a mail to say it had been dispatched so should be here in the next couple of weeks

Herman · Veteran Member

Cool, I left some money with Sophie so hopefully she can collect before I see her in Feb.

diggermanbob · Senior Member

I have tracked the racks and they are in uk at customs in Coventry so should hear very soon re delivery and any customs to pay

diggermanbob · Senior Member

Racks arrived today after customs paid yesterday , really pleased with the rack very light and well made , also looks good , just got to fit and bolt on the Rotapax bracket to hold fuel can when needed , happy days

diggermanbob · Senior Member

RodYorkttr wrote:
diggermanbob wrote:

Yes I get that ,I too like the look and balance on the TTR so I will probably be following the same route , I have the bolt on tank just need the rack.
Could you take a photo of your bolt on tank & its position please?- I have an extra acerbis bolt on tank & can only see it fitting above the handlebars...I'm looking for the best fitment before fabricating!

It's a standard Rotapax bracket that bolts on to any rack and holds a Rotapax fuel can , carries a us gallon ,
-- Edited by RodYorkttr on Sunday 24th of December 2017 09:51:23 AM

Bugeye_bob · Veteran Member

I made my own, I have fabricated and formed a 5 mm plate between the frame and shaped to match the rear mudguard,
I can lift the bike with it, and it doesnt budge with the trolley jack on,
I needed something subtle and low level<
The rack was 99p off Ebay . . .