stop me luggage burning

[dobbi]

Here is my next question to the Pegaso [I]massive[I]in reference to my forthcoming trip to europe on my P trail.

Now for started, light is the word. none of this 'long way round' ford fiesta mass thing. 15 years ago I got all the way around america with one large rucksack and two smaller ones on a CB650 Nighthawk.

This time I recon two big rucksack and a tent would do the job. Problem is

1) how to secure these items to the bike? both from a non flap about and a security point of view?

2) how to stop them burning on the exhaust?

I have a number of ideas which may or may not work but before i begin, someone is liable to of had a much better idea!

cheers

dave

[Elvis]

Buy the aprilia side rack they are not expensive and help allot.
this is my bike with the racks fully loaded

[dobbi]

That is just what I am after. I was going to fabricate one, but it would take a long time..... and invariably i would get it wrong

If there is one available. is it an aprilia item, or a generic one?

cheers

[Antrats73]

Hiya mate a guy on eBay is selling the genuine strada racks and panniers no bids on them yet the links below thought it may be of interest to you! I myself have this setup and they are perfect for my needs as they are expandable and very sturdy the bars jeep them well away from the exhaust!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aprilia-Pegaso-650-Strada-Trail-Panniers-and-Frames-/190558077430

[dobbi]

Thanks for that, I may put a bit on if they stay at a reasonable level.

cheers

Dave

[Antrats73]

Thanks for that, I may put a bit on if they stay at a reasonable level.

cheers

Dave

No probs!! The full value new for these is around £350.... I got mine + tank bag and shroud for £150 just to give you a rough idea good luck!!!!

[dobbi]

Well they went for £201...... hummmm. there are lots of points to screw things too on the back of the bike and a bit of metal aint too expensive. I think i will be constructing my own. I will post a piture of anything that isn't too embarasing....

cheers and happy riding

dave

[JamesQGM]

Well they went for £201...... hummmm. there are lots of points to screw things too on the back of the bike and a bit of metal aint too expensive. I think i will be constructing my own. I will post a piture of anything that isn't too embarasing....

cheers and happy riding

dave

i re-call a few members have built their own racks if you search the forum

[ytc1]

Here is my next question to the Pegaso [I]massive[I]in reference to my forthcoming trip to europe on my P trail.

Now for started, light is the word. none of this 'long way round' ford fiesta mass thing. 15 years ago I got all the way around america with one large rucksack and two smaller ones on a CB650 Nighthawk.

This time I recon two big rucksack and a tent would do the job. Problem is

1) how to secure these items to the bike? both from a non flap about and a security point of view?

2) how to stop them burning on the exhaust?

I have a number of ideas which may or may not work but before i begin, someone is liable to of had a much better idea!

cheers

dave

Get a Ventura rack and bag ? I think they do one for the peg. You would then have the bag on the seat and the tent on the back.

Add a Famsa tank bag from Winding roads, and you are sorted

[dobbi]

I am in the process of making my own. I guess they will be a bit mad max style, but hopefully a bag will be covering them up!

cheers

dave

[mouse]

I'm selling an original Aprilia rack if you want! In near new condition pm if you're interested!

[fastnfat]

Get a Ventura rack and bag ? I think they do one for the peg. You would then have the bag on the seat and the tent on the back.

Add a Famsa tank bag from Winding roads, and you are sorted

If you do decide to go the Ventura way then I still have the arms for the Ventura rack if you are interested. These are £90+ new, mine are £30 delivered.
Cheers

[dobbi]

sorry that I haven't repplied to the kind offers, i have been touring and on holiday. I have completed one side of the rack out of ally and it is looking OK so I will probably carry on now. I will post a pic of the finished article when it is finished.... you can laugh at it then!!!!

[dobbi]

Dudes....

I have finally completed my home made luggage rack project. At a total cost of £27 and a day of labour I think it is still worth the bother. It will take at least 15Kg of weight on each side and appeas, so far not to sing at high speeds....

[bising]

I am not sure, but looks like you've "removed" the ori mufflers' baffle. Is that correct? Care to share more ?

Cheers.