Why ?

Bucko@buck88.ka · 07-13-2009, 7:23 PM

Why would anyone put a rack like that on a bike like that ?

arg954 · 07-13-2009, 7:28 PM

mabe he,s a."practical" stunt rider.

macca9540 · 07-14-2009, 1:48 AM

Whats wrong with it Bucko?

Thats a Ventura rack and I would say 90% of bikes in OZ have them and I've had them on all my Blades, plus the old TRX. The rack can be taken off by undoing 2 bolts and a grab rail put in its place or leave just the rails underneath.

9two9rider · 07-14-2009, 3:13 AM

Looks to me like a cargo rack. Since the bike itself is lacking in storage, anyone wanting to take a decent road trip might enjoy the ability to pack a few necessities along for the ride.

Sideshow bob · 07-14-2009, 3:39 AM

I thought it was one of them Babywalkers

macca9540 · 07-14-2009, 6:05 AM

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I thought it was one of them Babywalkers

You would.

Here is the website Motorcycle luggage, hard soft motorcycle luggage, racks, touring luggage | Ventura

ghbzorro · 07-14-2009, 6:21 AM

I wish I had a set-up like that on my bike so that it would become a practical vehicle when I wanted it to be.

Bucko@buck88.ka · 07-14-2009, 6:34 AM

Seems i've picked on popular rack but for me it's just to damn ugly, practical or not i wouldn't put one on my bike

Destructo · 07-14-2009, 7:01 AM

I agree they are ugly, but when I was on hols in Oz I noticed that the majority of sports bikes had them fitted. I guess the weather over there makes a bike a realistic everyday vehicle for which you need practicalities. Over here, sports bikes are, in the most part, Sunday toys.

setanta · 07-14-2009, 7:15 AM

Beats wearing a heavy rucksack over long distances

Bucko@buck88.ka · 07-14-2009, 7:20 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

Beats wearing a heavy rucksack over long distances

I can't argue with that but it looks awful

setanta · 07-14-2009, 7:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucko@buck88.ka

I can't argue with that but it looks awful

Beauty isnt always practable, not pretty can be might dam fine at times

Bucko@buck88.ka · 07-14-2009, 7:32 AM

True but i'll not be talk around on this one the rack is ugly !

setanta · 07-14-2009, 7:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucko@buck88.ka

True but i'll not be talk around on this one the rack is ugly !

I have an image of you with feet dug in arms folded and lower lip protruding

You win on the personal opinion, does that help?

Bucko@buck88.ka · 07-14-2009, 7:43 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

I have an image of you with feet dug in arms folded and lower lip protruding

You win on the personal opinion, does that help?

I realise it's only a personal opinion and with all the damn luggage i've strapped onto my bike over the years i'd probably find it very useful but i'm still at odds with the aesthetics

ghbzorro · 07-14-2009, 8:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucko@buck88.ka

I realise it's only a personal opinion and with all the damn luggage i've strapped onto my bike over the years i'd probably find it very useful but i'm still at odds with the aesthetics

Hmmm. Do you believe a more aesthetically pleasing but still practical design is possible? What do you think it should look like?

Would you buy one if it looked good?

setanta · 07-14-2009, 8:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ghbzorro

Hmmm. Do you believe a more aesthetically pleasing but still practical design is possible? What do you think it should look like?

Would you buy one if it looked good?

I dont think he would, Im of the opinion that he dosnt like things attached to sports bike but lets wait and see.

Bucko@buck88.ka · 07-14-2009, 8:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ghbzorro

Hmmm. Do you believe a more aesthetically pleasing but still practical design is possible? What do you think it should look like?

Would you buy one if it looked good?

To be honest i don't think it's possible these bikes are essentially race replicas and as such are designed with luggage not in mind at all. That's why we have tourers and i wouldn't fancy one of them (maybe a vfr) so we come back to the compromise which is why i went for the Renntec, not as practical but not as obtrusive either

Destructo · 07-14-2009, 8:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucko@buck88.ka

To be honest i don't think it's possible these bikes are essentially race replicas and as such are designed with luggage not in mind at all. That's why we have tourers and i wouldn't fancy one of them (maybe a vfr) so we come back to the compromise which is why i went for the Renntec, not as practical but not as obtrusive either

Sports bikes are just not designed for luggage.. it'll always be a compromise of looks vs practicality. I also have a Renntec rack, not as ugly as a Ventura but not as useful either.

Some bikes can look good with luggage... I'm thinking KTM Adventure or BMW GS, depending on whether you think these bikes look good in the first place of course!

Bucko@buck88.ka · 07-14-2009, 8:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

Sports bikes are just not designed for luggage.. it'll always be a compromise of looks vs practicality. I also have a Renntec rack, not as ugly as a Ventura but not as useful either.

Some bikes can look good with luggage... I'm thinking KTM Adventure or BMW GS, depending on whether you think these bikes look good in the first place of course!

I agree with you there

setanta · 07-14-2009, 8:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucko@buck88.ka

To be honest i don't think it's possible these bikes are essentially race replicas and as such are designed with luggage not in mind at all. That's why we have tourers and i wouldn't fancy one of them (maybe a vfr) so we come back to the compromise which is why i went for the Renntec, not as practical but not as obtrusive either

Do you have to bore holes etc to stick that on (renntec), does it come off easily??

Destructo · 07-14-2009, 8:49 AM

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Originally Posted by setanta

Do you have to bore holes etc to stick that on (renntec), does it come off easily??

Not usually - they're pretty good at using existing fittings, although I guess it depends on the model of bike.

Mine bolts on with brackets in the 'boot' area - a bit fiddly but not too bad. My mate has a 954 and he only fits his rack when going away on a trip, then takes it off again afterwards.

Destructo · 07-14-2009, 8:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucko@buck88.ka

I agree with you there

Thx for the rep - it won't let me rep you back though

setanta · 07-14-2009, 9:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

Not usually - they're pretty good at using existing fittings, although I guess it depends on the model of bike.

Mine bolts on with brackets in the 'boot' area - a bit fiddly but not too bad. My mate has a 954 and he only fits his rack when going away on a trip, then takes it off again afterwards.

was thinking that if it was easy it would be handy, just stick it on when needed

Destructo · 07-14-2009, 9:30 AM

Dunno if they do one for the '08 Blade yet...

Honda Motorbike Accessories From Renntec

setanta · 07-14-2009, 9:50 AM

Thanks for the link

Bucko@buck88.ka · 07-14-2009, 9:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Destructo

Dunno if they do one for the '08 Blade yet...

Honda Motorbike Accessories From Renntec

My mate has one for his 09 Repsol so i'd say they do

Destructo · 07-14-2009, 9:58 AM

Well I stand corrected!!

Bonefish · 07-14-2009, 10:01 AM

Looks shocking , would not let anything like that near my scoot. Buy a harley if you want that look. It's like putting a roofrack on a Maserati

Bucko@buck88.ka · 07-14-2009, 10:03 AM

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I'ts like putting a roofrack on a Maserati