Go Strapless! Secure your Harley Davidson & Indian luggage - DIY Rick Rak
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- Those of us with non touring Harley Davidson’s that have small luggage racks, such as the Dyna or Softail or Breakout range now have a cheap and simple Strapless Luggage option.
The Do It Yourself ‘Mick Rack’ system is a cheap and easy to make solution to the age old problem of securing luggage to small luggage racks.
Supplies
From Bunnings (Larger Hardware stores)
1 by 600mm x 300mm x 0.95mm Sheet of Galvabond Steel ($23.50)
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1 by Moroday 500mm x 400mm x 12mm Adhesive Rubber Mat ($18.90)
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2 x Hand Nut with M8 x 45mm Bolt set ($4.12 x 2)
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Auto Supplier or Clark Rubber
1 Metre x Plastic ‘U’ shaped ‘Pinchweld’ auto trim (or you can just use thick tape)
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Instructions
Measure the inside base of your bag and cut a square of sheet metal approx. 30mm (1 inch) smaller
Note for the rack depicted in the video the size was 225mm x 185 mm
Measure the underneath of your rack and cut a square as large as will fit under the rack
Note for the rack depicted in the video the size was 160mm x 160 mm
Mark and drill your holes the appropriate distance apart (measure between your bars. Mine were 75mm apart but check your rack) and to the middle of the top rack, then place the top plate and hold the lower plate under so it covers the middle bars and the rear of the rack. Mark where the holes go through the top plate and then drill the bottom plate.
Place the bolts through the top plate and either epoxy glue or weld them in position.
Place the top plate in the bag and mark where the holes need to go, Drill or punch them through. You can add self adhesive Velcro (hook and loop) to the underside of the top plate and rear of the bag to stop it moving about. Prior to inserting the top place cut and add the car trim around the edge.
Stick the foam rubber to the bottom plate with the adhesive and trim to suit.
Now you should be good to go.
Your ‘Mick Rack’ is complete. No more frustrating 20-minute battles to secure your luggage.
Mick ‘Whitey’ White
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Victorian Motorcycle Rides, Run’s and Events Facebook Group / 33952. .
Harley Davidson Mods Australia Facebook Group / 21754. .
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Awesome solution
Cheers SVA, yeh just a practical solution to a frustrating problem 👍🏻
Great DIY solution. Thanks for sharing.
Love the Mick Rack
Thanks Claire, appreciate your comment. Yes it’s a simple solution to an age old problem.
Very clever mate!
Thanks Daniel, invention born from necessity. I hated fighting with straps and cords this is just a simple solution to a frustrating problem 👍
With all the comments about bondage straps and tri-nuts 😂 I was wondering where this was going haha, but seriously Whitey that is a bloody great idea. Another great vid, we’ll done.
Hey thanks appreciate it. I always thought those straps had better uses 😂
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MickRak, RickRak, PaddyWak give a dog a bone! Love it.
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love the creative solutions
Cheers. Yep, a pretty practical solution to an age old problem. 🤔
@@thatharleycouple Might not need to on your new Road Glide? 😁
Certainly won’t, already ordered a chopped tour pack. Stand by for the upcoming review. Having said that I used it on the RG last week and it worked perfect.
Good stuff!!
Cheers, appreciate your feedback, yes an easy solution to a frustrating issue. 👍🏻
Goos stuff mate i actually made one a bit like that years ago when we had a couple of c50 bullys.
It’s a simple design Rusty but geez it does the job.
Nice DIY job mate.
Thanks Chewie, just a practical solution to a frustrating problem 👍
Great solution! Thanks for sharing the Mick Rack!
Hey guys thanks for taking a look. Love your channel, it inspires us to do more, and the Badger being a Fatty Fanboy tells me he has great taste.
#FatboysRule
That's a really good idea, you could totally market that. I love the side-opening bag as well, very cool.
Cheers Nick. Yes mate not a bad bag, picked it up a few years ago from Bikers Gear Aust.
Great idea
Cheers 🍻
Top stuff! Your a ideas man Mick, must be related to Mcgyver 😂
Ha Ha Maybe. Just invention born from necessity 😆
Good stuff mate , I have a Road king and a Rick rack , great gear but this is simple and effective. Nice work
Thanks for your comment. Yes a simple cheap solution to an age old problem. It works very well. 👍🏻
Simple, elegant and easy to make and fit. So, when are these kits available?
Ha Ha You’re not the first to suggest I go into production Stef. They are easy to knock up for anyone and have removed all the stress when loading up the Fatty. Glad you enjoyed it.
Nice job mate… one of Rochelle’s mates did the same thing with her setup, works a treat! ✌️
Thanks Rog, just a practical solution to an age old problem. 👍
Just letting you know in case you didn't... your audio is only coming through the left channel (mono).
Im tipping thats the ‘bare instal’ section. Was tacked on and filmed with the ipad. Bit slack of me really.
Great idea …..
Cheers, it works well. Since inception I have ridden a few thousand k’s with it and it’s never come loose. It’s simple but it works. Thanks for watching.
Aok
Thanks appreciate you watching. We will have more tips and product reviews soon.
Lisa you can take more clothes
There is no way she could take 'more' clothes. :-)
Crap rack😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Well its true, they look pretty but as a rack to secure your gear they are terrible