StratTuner
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The added brake light at the bottom of the rear mud guard seems like a good idea as well. I like that.
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Thanks StratTuner.
I use some double sided Velcro material that sticks to itself to keep the bases from trying to creep down. You can see the Velcro ribbon in the pic that shows the bases tilted up.
Also what may not be noticeable is that since I plan on leaving the rear crosspiece on the bike even with the racks removed, there are 2 self tapping sheet metal screws drilled thru the license plate frame right above the license bolts.
These will lock the crosspiece in proper position. Another reason I did that is to prevent scraping the black paint off the PVC as I pull the crosspiece out. As you mentioned, it definitely is a nice snug fit.
I just did a short 75 mile ride along PCH here near Huntington Beach, and the racks were as secure after I got home as when I started. I can't imagine they will ever loosen with use.
This is great I was thinking of doing something like this and I was trying to ID the proper material. 3/4" PVC seems to do the trick. Did you consider any other material before settling on PVC?
It would be cool to list all the high tech materials I considered and rejected, but I confess I used 3/4" PVC just because that's what I use for sprinklers in my lawn! Nothing "hipper" than that.
Is there something like it (light maybe stronger) I should be thinking about?
The next iteration will have a rear rack. Ideally, the rear rack will be strong enough to support a full topcase but still be removable.
That will take some structural engineering. At the very least, it will give me a place to strap on a full-sized sleeping bag.
(Joke: I'm working my way up to a small sized camper shell!)
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No questions, the design is great and the discussion was thorough. I'm going to try the pvc idea with Givi WP405 25 Liter Waterproof Side Bags from Revzilla. Dryspec bags are also an option but their availability seems very limited.
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