RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
- gtd65
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
It would appear it's actually going to be reasonably simple and low cost to modify the rack.
I'll see if I can edit some photos with my idea then upload to an image sharing site.
I'll see if I can edit some photos with my idea then upload to an image sharing site.
- wightegi
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- gtd65
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
I'm trying to get that bloody useless Imgur to work.
It's like black magic, you upload the images then they seem to disappear, fcuking useless app
It's like black magic, you upload the images then they seem to disappear, fcuking useless app
- gtd65
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
Ok here's a top down view.
Super Cub Rack https://imgur.com/gallery/Mrncc5I
Super Cub Rack https://imgur.com/gallery/knUbKOx
Side view
Super Cub Rack https://imgur.com/gallery/knUbKOx
Well perhaps not, I'll be able to get the images loaded on the PC later.
Any tips for mobile image hosting that are actually user friendly?
Super Cub Rack https://imgur.com/gallery/Mrncc5I
Super Cub Rack https://imgur.com/gallery/knUbKOx
Side view
Super Cub Rack https://imgur.com/gallery/knUbKOx
Well perhaps not, I'll be able to get the images loaded on the PC later.
Any tips for mobile image hosting that are actually user friendly?
- bikerbaker
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
Postimages.org
Create your account and make a gallery to upload to.
Once image is visible hit "share" and copy the "hotlink for forums" option and add that to your post. This makes the image appear on the post without having to click anything. No need to downsize images but I do try to make all mine about 1 MB max as a matter of course coz they upload quicker to Fartbook etc.
It also means you don't have to look at ads and other stuff in the account, you just get the pic(s).
Create your account and make a gallery to upload to.
Once image is visible hit "share" and copy the "hotlink for forums" option and add that to your post. This makes the image appear on the post without having to click anything. No need to downsize images but I do try to make all mine about 1 MB max as a matter of course coz they upload quicker to Fartbook etc.
It also means you don't have to look at ads and other stuff in the account, you just get the pic(s).
- gtd65
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- gtd65
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
Well I think I've got it cracked...
Need a vice, a drill, couple of dome headed bolts and nuts and one heavy duty cable tie.
Will upload and post the pics later.
Appears to be very solid and easily removed if needed.
Need a vice, a drill, couple of dome headed bolts and nuts and one heavy duty cable tie.
Will upload and post the pics later.
Appears to be very solid and easily removed if needed.
- gtd65
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
So I removed the grab rail assembly - 2 x 10mm bolts and undo the upper shock mount nuts.
Flattened the 90 degree ends of the rack and then re-bent at 90 degrees (roughly) and also splayed out the legs to fit over the grab rail legs.
Better idea here
Then marked out the location for the holes to be drilled on the grab rail plate
Sourced some roughly 30mm long dome headed bolts which fit in the the lugs - roughly 7mm diameter
Bolted the lugs to the grab rail plate
Should now look like this
Flattened the 90 degree ends of the rack and then re-bent at 90 degrees (roughly) and also splayed out the legs to fit over the grab rail legs.
Better idea here
Then marked out the location for the holes to be drilled on the grab rail plate
Sourced some roughly 30mm long dome headed bolts which fit in the the lugs - roughly 7mm diameter
Bolted the lugs to the grab rail plate
Should now look like this
- gtd65
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
Added one industrial sized (heavy duty) cable tie at the top mid point of the grab rail.
So now it looks like this
Underside like so - looks like a startled Space Invader!
Refit grab rail with attached rack to bike
Side view
Saddle down
Side view with saddle down
My sub £11 top box from XLMoto placed on top of fitted rack (posted link to this deal last year or so)
So now it looks like this
Underside like so - looks like a startled Space Invader!
Refit grab rail with attached rack to bike
Side view
Saddle down
Side view with saddle down
My sub £11 top box from XLMoto placed on top of fitted rack (posted link to this deal last year or so)
Last edited by gtd65 on Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:15 am, edited 1 time in total.
- gtd65
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- Joined: Sat Apr 26, 2014 9:29 am
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- Location: Within 12,000 Miles of Galashiels in Scotland!
- Contact:
Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
The rack is actually very solidly mounted. (Famous last words?)
The cable tie isn't really required to stop movement, as the mount points under the plate really provide a very secure fixing but I think it helps eliminate any rotational stresses, as well as avoid potential vibration.
If you're looking for a cheap and and fairly simple solution, to fit a rear rack to a Super Cub, I think this is a very viable option and a good start point.
I may end up doing some fettling once I attach the top box but will advise of any changes that I make.
Also happy to hear of any suggestions others might have to improve the fitment but this allows for quite easy removal and minimal changes to original parts, which are hidden under the saddle, out of sight.
The cable tie isn't really required to stop movement, as the mount points under the plate really provide a very secure fixing but I think it helps eliminate any rotational stresses, as well as avoid potential vibration.
If you're looking for a cheap and and fairly simple solution, to fit a rear rack to a Super Cub, I think this is a very viable option and a good start point.
I may end up doing some fettling once I attach the top box but will advise of any changes that I make.
Also happy to hear of any suggestions others might have to improve the fitment but this allows for quite easy removal and minimal changes to original parts, which are hidden under the saddle, out of sight.