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DISCUSSIONS => Drifter 800 Only => Topic started by: LarryInSeattle on April 17, 2015, 02:05:20 AM

Title: Added a cooler rack on my 800 Drifter
Post by: LarryInSeattle on April 17, 2015, 02:05:20 AM
I added the rack and moved some luggage around on the bike.  Feedback appreciated. 


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Title: Re: Added a cooler rack on my 800 Drifter
Post by: pcarrell on April 17, 2015, 08:22:01 AM
Looks ready for a road trip!
Title: Re: Added a cooler rack on my 800 Drifter
Post by: greenbarn on April 17, 2015, 12:33:22 PM
Looks good, Larry.  That would be useful.   Just keep an eye on the amount of weight you put on there - the actual static weight isn't the problem, but when that thing gets bouncing up and down, it makes a big difference.  That thing has a center of gravity much farther back than your hitch....


Nice rig.
Title: Re: Added a cooler rack on my 800 Drifter
Post by: CDNRatMan on April 17, 2015, 15:03:55 PM
    Larry you will have to add a couple of small wheels to that so when you do bottom out the wheels will take the brunt of the hit......
Title: Re: Added a cooler rack on my 800 Drifter
Post by: LarryInSeattle on April 18, 2015, 01:29:43 AM
The hitch is mounted to the main frame of the bike.  It allows the swing arm to move freely.  check this video out.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unhjaf69zkM&hc_location=ufi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unhjaf69zkM&hc_location=ufi)
Title: Re: Added a cooler rack on my 800 Drifter
Post by: darkdrifter on April 18, 2015, 20:40:30 PM
pretty cool!
does the cooler block the tail light/lic plate from rear?
Title: Re: Added a cooler rack on my 800 Drifter
Post by: LarryInSeattle on April 19, 2015, 03:04:48 AM
Yes, currently it does block the tail and blinkers.  I am going to add some led to the hitch rack.... as I already have the bike wired for a trailer. 

Title: Re: Added a cooler rack on my 800 Drifter
Post by: MikeakaFred on April 22, 2015, 09:14:36 AM
Good lookin' seat Larry... 
How does if feel??
Mike
Title: Re: Added a cooler rack on my 800 Drifter
Post by: LarryInSeattle on April 26, 2015, 02:54:31 AM
Quote from: MikeakaFred on April 22, 2015, 09:14:36 AM
Good lookin' seat Larry... 
How does if feel??
Mike

Mike, thanks for asking.  I like the seat.  I would love it if my girl friend would ride on it as I thought she might, but she got spoiled on the back of the Goldwing and just won't ride very far on the Drifter 2 up.  Thats ok, I can use the 2 up platform for cargo and stack on it.  The seat itself is very comfortable. 

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