Shop Made DIY Sissy Bar Top Box Luggage Rack for Harley Davidson Sportster

The last thing I need to build in the ten part "Touring Sportster" build is the sissy bar. One that I can strap my tent, luggage, tail pack, and whatnot onto. This used the last of the $60 in metal I'd bought for the whole deal (parcel tray, saddle bag supports, and sissy bar) plus some hobby soldering OxyMap torch used to bend the steel.
There were some surprise successes and a few disappointments but this will serve my needs well. How would you have done it differently?
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The motorcycle in this video is a 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster Roadster XL1200R, fairly stock except for suspension.
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Tools:
Bernzomatic makes a Map/Oxygen Soldering Kit that you see me use in this video but it isn't sold mail order but Amazon has this which looks like same product amzn.to/3KLkZn9
Parts on Bike or Referenced:
Tub O Towels: amzn.to/3VSzaxw
Clymer Sporster Service Manual
2004-2013: amzn.to/3PTeKk5
2014-2017 (I believe to end of run): amzn.to/3TPLoUW
1986-2003: amzn.to/3Uds05O
Mustang Saddle - amzn.to/3x4dZxZ (note these go on sale often. pretty sure I paid about $250 for mine.)
Progressive Shocks - amzn.to/3x4dZxZ
Progressive Cartridge Fork - amzn.to/3THt7tY (lots of variations, be sure to check your model, 31-2513 is ones I got)
Sissy Bar - amzn.to/4aqGHrr (note I got same one in chrome. would do black now because I think better with rust.)
Handlebar Vibration Dampner - amzn.to/4cj6Wln
Kuryakyn Throttle Boss - amzn.to/43oNU95
Kuryakyn End Cap - amzn.to/4ael1yI
Kuryakyn Grips - amzn.to/3x4Mep6
Dart Flyscreen Windshield - amzn.to/4csvwA0
Rear Turn Signal Relocation Kit - Harley-Davidson Sportster Dyna: www.lowbrowcus...
5V/3A Dual USB Charger Socket: amzn.to/3xtKp5a
SAE socket wire: amzn.to/3VUSlGL
J&P Cycles - Drag Specialties 1" Handlebar Risers For Harley (Size: 4.5" Tall / Finish: Chrome Pullback): www.jpcycles.c...
Chrome 3 1/2 in. Straight Handlebar Risers - 13-003CP: www.denniskirk...
Handlebars came from JP cycle

[@thesjyoungjr]

I really enjoy this type of video. Thank you

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Hope you have a great road trip, I would try to pack heavy stuff as low down as possible, it's a lot more manageable especially at low speed, that bag location looks quite top heavy. I prefer to use a pair of throws over semi rigid panniers personally for the heavier gear.
Keep it rubber side down and looking forward to the travel vlog

[@Handirifle]

I would like to see the "after" video, of the vibration reduction. Would like to know how much difference the new motor mounts made.

[@MotorcycleRideVideo]

I've already replaced them by time I filmed this video so you saw the results when i rode the bike.

[@guy7670]

Perfect for the evo sportster. Practical bike practical build.

[@padthai411]

I think you did a fantastic job. I want to make a contraption on my bike, I have the frame base already bolted to the bike like you. I'm thinking a sissy bar and frame box also, for my 5 yr old mini pointer dog. And then soft saddle bags down below. Can't wait. Thanks for a great video. I'd love to try welding. I've always wanted to try. Subscribed.

[@Handirifle]

Great videos, but am wondering what that HUGE roll was to test fitted? Time to downsize some of that gear. In 2021 I rode my Ultra Classic to Montana, about a 3K mile round trip. I tent camped along the way, and ca tell you, my sleeping bag and camping gear was about half the size of that roll. Nothing expensive either. $25 sleeping bag, and $30 Big 5 tent. You will get tired of lugging that around.

[@MotorcycleRideVideo]

I stated in the video it's a swag. An all in one 2 person tent, sleeping bag, bedroll, ground tarp, and insulation layer. Literally roll it out and your almost done setting up.

[@jamesfleming5875]

I’ve really enjoyed this 👍🇬🇧