searching for a tail rack

[DRW2013]

I'm restoring a 1977 XS650. Looking for a clean accessory tail rack - not large, just enough for a small tail bag when traveling. Would also like a small back rest as a seperate piece. Haven't found anything online -- some universal fit stuff but nothing that looks right. Any ideas?

 

[deadchef]

here is a backrest i keep seeing on craigslist.

http://lansing.craigslist.org/mcy/3653414301.html

 

[jayel]

few and far between on those, I bent and welded one up out of electrical conduit to fit my old TXA, got any electrician buddies that owe you a favor?

 

[weekendrider]

DRW2013
Try going through the classifieds.
There have been a couple listed for standards but I can't remember which member.

You might try calling doncon he is still on the forums sometimes.
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6156&highlight=luggage+rack

 

[Royboy]

I like some of the stuff made for bicycle touring. A lot cheaper than the motorcycle specific stuff and really well engineered. roy

 

[sailor]

I have a Ventura system coming for my TX750. It looks like they have one for the 650 as well, but I don't know if the frame mounting on your 77 is the same as the earlier models. http://www.ventura-mca.com/fitments/

 

[Tomterrific]

I'll give 5Twins credit for this. He has an old Krauser luggage frame and rack on his XS650 which inspired me. Here, below the white bike.

http://w6rec.com/duane/bmw/bags/krauser/index.htm

I found an NOS Olympic luggage frame and rack which was a copy of the Krauser. It is cast aluminum and both elegant and light weight. I have the suitcase style luggage that goes with the system but I would like to make some enormous camping boxes to hold a sh!+ load of gear. I also have an Olympic expandable top bag which is easy on/easy off. Write a note to Scott at www.classiccycleparts@sbcglobal.net and he should be able to help with the frame rack and top bag. You might want to ask for a install bracket kit also. I made my own brackets but it would have been better with the kit even if I only used a few parts. I also installed a tension bracket from the fender mount to the frame. It is an easy addition and makes the mounting much stronger.

Tom Graham
Columbus, Ohio

 

[GoldToothGarage]

I have a few i would sell, I thought some came with racks stock?