Has anyone tried one of these and do you think it would work?

[bikerbob5864]

I did the same thing, but supposedly they have it in stock!?....an email or phone call  could solve the issue. Too much $$$$ for my taste, tho...............As a Marine I'll Improvise, overcome and adapt.........and I'll be damned if I'll pay!

Bob

[Troll]

Did a google search for the part listed. It's the now discontinued F&S rack that attaches to the saddle bag struts...

[Troll]

If it's mounted to the fender, then it doesn't solve the problem...does it?

[CDNRatMan]

 if you look close it looks like it is mounted to the fender.

[Troll]

Here's another option: part#K53020-323, Apex Powersports, $169.95

Why does that look like it will hit the fender?

[bikerbob5864]

Here's another option: part#K53020-323, Apex Powersports, $169.95

[chief]

That's Ted's rack...

http://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/Teddrifterrack.html

[pcarrell]

Since the fender is plastic and moves with the rear suspension I think that rack is more for show.  I've seen another type of rack that's made to bolt to the saddle bag struts and that would be infinitely more usable.

[moosewing3]

Thanks for the replies guys, very informative. Can't wait util I actually pick up my Drifter next week so I can actually measure stuff and figure out what I can and can not fabricate to fit.

[bikerbob5864]

I've got one mounted on a Softail Fender, street sweeper type/fiberglass. It is for show only......really.........I've put a small sack with a qrt of oil or something like that...........but I wouldn't trust it for heavier camping type gear. I read his post there too.........but............like Troll said..........? I'm going to try a 1967 FLH luggage rack. Found one on Ebay for 50.00  Looks like it might work. Apex Sports has a rack with a Kawasaki Number that matches the factory for a 1500, but it's $173.00.
Bob
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[greenbarn]

I think that's a Ted's Design rack,isn't it?  I've got one I bought used last year,and have never mounted it - future 800 project.  I would think the fender-mount would support 10 lb easily wouldn't it? That's not very much, really, only 2 sacks of sugar.  I definitely wouldn't put a lot on there though.  The temptation would be there, though, to strap a 40# bag on there, though, so keep that in mind.

I think there are several of them around mounted on Drifters, though - maybe some of their owners will chime in....

[Troll]

Read the description carefully. I'm wondering if 10# might be stretching the capacity a bit....

[moosewing3]

Has anyone tried one of these and do you think it would work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KAWASAKI-DRIFTER-LUGGAGE-RACK-/191104457737?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c7eb69c09