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30th July 2012
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 498 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883 Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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Howdy,
Nice work indeed, and clever use of those tubes.
Tubes for storing welding rod might also work. They have a gasket and seal very well. They usually come in red though.
For the bolt clearance problem, I would get some 1/4-20 "T" nuts for the top. With the right length bolt through from the bottom the top is almost smooth. For the other bolts, I would suggest stainless steel pan head hex head on the top.
I have about the same need as you, but am going to go with a quick detach short sissy bar / rack combo. The sissy bar luggage allows items on both sides of the sissy bar, and can not come off even without tie downs since it slips over the sissy bar. When I'm not taking a trip the bar / rack will come off to leave a clean look.
The Harley versions of sissy bar luggage are sky high for price, but good quality ones at a reasonable cost are available elsewhere on the internet.
But I digress, just stopped by to say nicely done and add a rep for you. Thanks for sharing the story.
Ken Reed
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30th July 2012
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: South Western Ontario
Posts: 4,011 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 1200 R Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Buell Uly (sold) Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2009 Other Motorcycle Model: 2010 Ural Patrol(sold)
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Thanks for the positive feed back and the ideas.
For now I just wrapped hockey tape around the bolts.
They actually keep the gear from sliding off the back.
Those tubes will hold a propane bottle, or a liquor bottle, for emergency situations 
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Originally Posted by Brad
Looks great Pete. I think you are going to love the versatility of that setup!  |
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Originally Posted by sportsterpaul
Love the "rocket launchers", Pete, nice idea.  |
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Originally Posted by JohnK
nice job Pete, great idea with the tool tubes
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Originally Posted by ReddTigger
Check your local hardware store for "ELEVATOR" Bolts. They're a male/female combination and will be flat on both sides.. Might be just what you need on that setup..
Now when brad was down for Tiggerstock we measured the bracketry for the saddlebags. Since this is what the Tourpack bolts to, do you think it will also work for a solidmount???
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Originally Posted by Billyj7175
Very slick idea on the fuel tubes...
Do the caps seal as well? (just was thinking that would provide an extra sealing surface in case the fuel bottles themselves leaked).
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Originally Posted by freeidaho
Howdy,
Nice work indeed, and clever use of those tubes.
Tubes for storing welding rod might also work. They have a gasket and seal very well. They usually come in red though.
For the bolt clearance problem, I would get some 1/4-20 "T" nuts for the top. With the right length bolt through from the bottom the top is almost smooth. For the other bolts, I would suggest stainless steel pan head hex head on the top.
I have about the same need as you, but am going to go with a quick detach short sissy bar / rack combo. The sissy bar luggage allows items on both sides of the sissy bar, and can not come off even without tie downs since it slips over the sissy bar. When I'm not taking a trip the bar / rack will come off to leave a clean look.
The Harley versions of sissy bar luggage are sky high for price, but good quality ones at a reasonable cost are available elsewhere on the internet.
But I digress, just stopped by to say nicely done and add a rep for you. Thanks for sharing the story.
Ken Reed
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30th July 2012
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Collegeville, PA
Posts: 5,168 Sportster/Buell Model: 883L (sorta) Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2007
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Looking good Pete! Well done.
FWIW, I found running button head bolts worked best. But, hockey tape might work too.
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30th July 2012
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Southern New Jersey
Posts: 1,794 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2007
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Nice job on the rack and great idea with the fuel tubes!
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30th July 2012
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Senior Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Spartan Country - Michigan
Posts: 2,648 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 2002
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I was going to suggest stainless carriage bolts.... but stainless button head cap screws may just as clean.
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30th July 2012
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Irwin, Pennsylvania
Posts: 4,939 Sportster/Buell Model: Hammer 1250 Hugger Sportster/Buell Year: 1997
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Great job Pete! The fuel tubes were a great addition. Hope it gives you the platform that you needed for your trip.
Reps to you!
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3rd October 2012
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Senior Chief Master Mechanic 1st Class
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,269 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 2010 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XL883 SOLD Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: Kawasaki Ninja 250R Other Motorcycle Year: 2008
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Originally Posted by ReddTigger
Since this is what the Tourpack bolts to, do you think it will also work for a solidmount???
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I think the will work, but you'd probably have to space out the docking hardware with some washers since the tourpak solo rack is meant for the wider rear fender of the rubbermount. |
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