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Post by lee on Apr 27, 2017 13:08:53 GMT -6
Does anyone here have a Cobra backrest on their Streak, and would they be willing to measure it?
I have the F&S backrest and want a more secure luggage rack. The Cobra racks sure look like they would fit or be close to it, but before spending $120 or more I'd like to have an idea if their backrests are a lot different.
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Post by foreman on Apr 28, 2017 5:34:15 GMT -6
I do. Let me know what measurements you need and i'll get them for you after work.
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Post by lee on Apr 28, 2017 11:32:56 GMT -6
Thanks. I was looking for the width for the mounting bolts, top & bottom. Outside is probably fine, deduct about 3/16" inch or so for inside. Also the bolt hole centers.
However, I found a Cobra luggage rack on Ebay that had some measurements, and it's much wider than the F&S backrest. I measured mine last night and the outside is only about 7-3/4", the Cobra was more like 9-5/8 wide I think.
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Post by foreman on May 1, 2017 17:48:59 GMT -6
So sorry Lee, I totally forgot that night and now I'm out of state for a bit. I'll try and have someone measure it for me soon for,you
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Post by Texas on May 2, 2017 7:31:53 GMT -6
Thanks. I was looking for the width for the mounting bolts, top & bottom. Outside is probably fine, deduct about 3/16" inch or so for inside. Also the bolt hole centers. However, I found a Cobra luggage rack on Ebay that had some measurements, and it's much wider than the F&S backrest. I measured mine last night and the outside is only about 7-3/4", the Cobra was more like 9-5/8 wide I think.And that's the main problem with fitting anything to the F&S backrest setup, it's narrow as well as angled. One of these might work with the F&S. They show to be connected through the two 6mm bolts in the stock covers. Need to enlarge the holes to 8mm (5/16") to use the 8mm bolts on the F&S. Bolt-hole spacing is the same if I remember correctly. Mount the side brackets first to see where to drill a different set of holes to mount the top plate. Several different designs offered. www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Mean-Streak-Motorcycle-Luggage-Rack-BDD-Custom-2002-2009-/272142945467?hash=item3f5cfbccbb:g:Vv8AAOxy79JRiFb6&vxp=mtrIf wanted or needed, add the backrest option to it and eliminate the F&S. bddcustom.com/
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Post by lee on May 2, 2017 12:09:41 GMT -6
So sorry Lee, I totally forgot that night and now I'm out of state for a bit. I'll try and have someone measure it for me soon for,you No worries, I think I found the answer. That one that Texas posted might be adaptable, and I also found a Sportster rack that's narrower and may be close. Have to measure more closely and check it out. Thanks.
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Post by Texas on May 2, 2017 13:09:00 GMT -6
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Post by lee on May 2, 2017 13:19:02 GMT -6
Interesting, I'll check out that HD one, that looks like a possibility. Thanks.
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Post by foreman on May 3, 2017 8:34:20 GMT -6
Ok Lee. Sorry again for that. I got busy and had a brain fart.
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