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Reason for editing: Last Edit: July 25, 2017, 07:46:38 AM by OR_Seedman

I am going to list the items separately and as a full setup in the classifieds.....I will leave the selection of the backrest pad up to the buyer...there are 4 mounting holes and just about any style backrest will attach....pricing will be as follows:

Saddlebag mounts (required for the rear rack)  $100 plus shipping
Rear Rack - $100 plus shipping (requires saddlebag mounts)
Backrest  mount (rear rack required) - $45 plus shipping (includes stainless steel hex head mounting screws with lock-nuts)  Does not include backrest pad - buyers can pick their own to suit their individual tastes.  There are 4 mounting holes in the backrest mount to use for attaching the pad.

Full setup - bag mounts, rack and backrest mount - $230 plus shipping ($15 savings of individual pricing)

I am working on a backrest/mount design that does not require the saddlebag mounts, but getting it to look halfway acceptable is proving difficult....I am trying to hide the frame under the seat part-way when coming up from the mounts (mounts in the same holes as the saddlebag mounts) so it doesn't stand out so bad....the one I am working on for the 1500 is similar to the Wompus rack, but not nearly as fugly....will have the same top as the 800 rack....with mounting holes for the backrest mount.  I need someone to give me the exact measurements of the mounting points for the 1500 under the seat (outside to outside and inside to inside) so I can get the design completed.  Also, how far under the seat the rearmost mounting hole is on each side (exactly from the back of the seat frame/base).  so...any 1500 owners out there that are interested in this type of set-up...get me the info... ;D

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Posted by Aimee.L

- July 24, 2017, 21:01:09 PM

Came out awesome. I can't wait to order one

Posted by OR Seedman

- July 24, 2017, 20:21:25 PM

so...the new rack design with the detachable backrest mount for 800 Drifters has come in. I attached the whole setup to my bike with the hard bags. I have a crappy backrest pad on there right now but have a much better one on order (should be here in a couple of days). The backrest mount is adjustable forwards and backwards about 3". I have it in about the middle of the range. Also, the new rack has 4 height settings....I have it on the second from the highest right now....may lower it another notch...anyway....it is sooooooooo comfortable!....I can't wait to go on a longer ride using the highway pegs....keeps my arms from having to hold me up when I want to lean back and relax..

The top of the rack has multiple mounting slots (for looks, too) and the four pre-drilled holes that the backrest mounts to from underneath (hidden). I need a couple of shorter bag mount bolts on the right side (I only had a couple of longer ones to use for the added thickness of the additional rack). My trunk will mount directly through the slots with lots of adjustment available frontwards and backwards....but right now I am leaving it on the 2-up seat/rack.

I also got in my swing arm back mounts...I will set those up after my next road trip down the coast in a couple of weeks.

here are a couple of pics.....sorry about the finger in the top left....I am using a different phone since my other one got all squiggly..

Posted by OR Seedman

- July 03, 2017, 19:15:25 PM

yeah...I am actually starting to get into new ideas for luggage racks and backrests for the solo seat setup....mainly because the Corbin seat with backrest is sooooo expensive. We need options that don't break our banks....

So, the ideas I am working on are the swing arm bag mounts, a rack that attaches to the saddlebag mounts that fits an adjustable back rest, and a solo seat rack/backrest that does not require the saddlebag mounts...it would attach at the same points, but curve up and turn into a rack behind the seat....kind of like the Scootworks setup but most likely half the cost...

Posted by mittico68

- July 03, 2017, 02:28:56 AM

Lots of good ideas!
So, I think it's becoming your new job. Maybe not profitable as the present, but surely it's much more funny, isn't it?
BTW, Happy 4th of July to all ya American Fellas!!!

Posted by OR Seedman

- July 02, 2017, 21:59:46 PM

so...I am still working on the rack design and I have ordered a universal backrest with mount from JP Cycles (made by BDD) to use with it. Here is the link: http://www.jpcycles.com/product/105-535?redirectedKeyword=105-535%20&totalResult=1

I am going to have the rack specs designed so that this backrest can be attached for solo seats. At least it will give buyers the option to mount a backrest using the stock solo seat. As soon as the seat comes in, I will take it over to my fabricator and make sure it will fit on the new design. I could have a custom logo cut into the rack..if anyone has any ideas, please let me know...

One other thing I am working on is a swing arm bag mount that utilizes the same mounting holes on the 800 as the saddlebag mounts. it will be mounted the same way and have a triangular mounting surface that sets the bag about 1" over the double stack exhaust and just behind the seat....will cover about the front 1/3rd of the rear fender. it will be universal so you can pick practically any swing arm bag you want (even ones with a water bottle at the front). I will have the design ready to go into prototype tomorrow. Let me know if there is any interest in these as well. I am definitely going to get a set made no matter what....I will post pics when they are done and have the bags mounted on the bike....

Happy 4th of July to all our American Drifter riders....And all others as well

Posted by OR Seedman

- June 29, 2017, 18:12:12 PM

so...I have a picture of the prototype rack for the 800 and 1500. I do need the exact distance between the saddlebag mounts I sell here on a 1500....I believe it to be narrower than on the 800, but I am not sure. Anyway, here is the layout. the top rack part will be 10" long by 8" wide. Overall height is 11.5" and there are 4 height settings, with the lowest providing minimum fender clearance. Any input is appreciated...

Posted by OR Seedman

- June 24, 2017, 07:38:33 AM

Since I very quickly sold out of the 800 bag mounts, I put a new order in...I will be going over next week to check on them and will get a look at the new rear rack/mount design. I have some pretty specific design specs for them to work with....the guy that CADs them out is really sharp, so I am hopeful...

Posted by Aimee.L

- June 22, 2017, 18:48:36 PM

I look forward to the pictures. I'm currently looking for more storage options.

Posted by geewago

- June 14, 2017, 21:55:03 PM

I would like to have a seat rail for a 800. Apparently there's no such thing. I'll probably just make something myself.

Posted by OR Seedman

- June 14, 2017, 19:09:32 PM

Hello everyone. I have had several inquiries again for the rear rack I was having made for the solo seat 800 and 1500. Unfortunately, the chrome rack portion is getting harder to source at a decent price, so I have come up with a couple of options.

1. I sell the rack mount only and the buyer supplies the chrome rack. The rack mount would sell for $85 plus shipping. Fits the Standard Harley Style FL Chrome racks.
2. I am designing another mount that is a little taller (would have 4 mounting heights) and the top is laser cut with slots to look like a flat rack. No tabs for mounting the chrome rack. Mounting height can be increased a little to offset the loss of the chrome rack. I am waiting on a prototype and cost, but it will be very similar in price to the regular mount....maybe $5-$10 more....but you save the cost of getting the chrome rack.

As soon as I have the prototype, I will take some pictures and post them. I would like to see if there is any interest in one like that before I have some made. They would be made out of the same thickness steel and powder-coated. There are optional colors available for powder-coating if someone is interested.

I am thinking that the new style would look similar to the factory style rear rack I have seen on some 1500 models....but much more sturdy...

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