Topic: Luggage rack etc (Read 7651 times)

DaveW · « **on:** June 26, 2006, 03:04:03 AM »

Just in case some of you guys have not heard, Harley are now manufacturing a fender base plate (for a sissy bar and luggage rack) to fit the SE2 fitted with the big back end.I hope this is of interest, it is to me.The part No is 51098 - 06.
SAFE RIDING from sunny England.

Jock · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2006, 05:53:08 PM »

Dave,

Thanks for the information...Enjoy!

JerseyGuy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2006, 11:02:57 AM »

Yeap, put mine on last week, loods good. Keep my wife on the bike with the small back rest. Installed myself in 15 minutes.

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2006, 12:40:36 PM »

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Yeap, put mine on last week, loods good. Keep my wife on the bike with the small back rest. Installed myself in 15 minutes.

Got mine coming too....I'm putting the low bar on it, with the smooth backrest that goes with the Sundowner seat/pillion. Wish they made a passenger pillion (thats more than a 1/2 inch thick and two inches wide, like the stock) to match the "snakeskin" look on the rider's seat. Also putting the small chrome rack,which I think will mount to the plate, along with the low sissy bar/backrest. Got to have some way to carry something...I'll be riding this to work a great deal, so have to have some kind of bag on the back to throw stuff in.

Special_Ed · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2006, 01:30:17 PM »

TC,
I have the small backrest and rack on mine and my girlfriend said she feels pretty secure, she just can't lean back. Not much room to tie things down on. I've tried a few different ideas but can't seem to find anything yet that fits "right". I think it looks great though, follows the lines of the bike nice.
Ed

Special_Ed · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2006, 03:09:30 PM »

a couple of pics of the back rest and rack.

Special_Ed · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2006, 03:10:25 PM »

one more

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2006, 05:33:53 PM »

Yeah Ed...that is definitley the best looking version of what can be done...I had to really study on that, because it flows so well with the bike. In the end, I have opted for the other version though...out of practical need, not asthetics...you got one good lookin' ride there.

I LMAO every time I look at your Avatar....

Special_Ed · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2006, 06:26:42 PM »

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Yeah Ed...that is definitley the best looking version of what can be done...I had to really study on that, because it flows so well with the bike. In the end, I have opted for the other version though...out of practical need, not asthetics...you got one good lookin' ride there.

I LMAO every time I look at your Avatar....

Thanks TC, I understand, it isn't all that practical but it looks good. 8-) Most of the time I ride solo anyway. Glad you get a laugh at the avatar, once I found that picture I had to use it. I have an 8x10 of it in my office, always good for a comment.

If you're interested I also put heel rests on my V, I can post a couple of pics if you like to see them. I put them on last week so they're not in the pics I just posted. They seem to take the stress off your legs and keeps my foot from being under the brake pedal. Running boards are too big for the V so these seem to be a great solution.
Ed

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2006, 10:55:41 PM »

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Thanks TC, I understand, it isn't all that practical but it looks good. 8-) Most of the time I ride solo anyway. Glad you get a laugh at the avatar, once I found that picture I had to use it. I have an 8x10 of it in my office, always good for a comment.

If you're interested I also put heel rests on my V, I can post a couple of pics if you like to see them. I put them on last week so they're not in the pics I just posted. They seem to take the stress off your legs and keeps my foot from being under the brake pedal. Running boards are too big for the V so these seem to be a great solution.
Ed

Now that's something I would be interested in seeing...HD parts? Never thought of that. I'll be riding solo most of the time, but Suzanne will want to be on there too for short trips to Dreams, so she'll need something to actually be able to lean back on a little bit. Post me a pic of the footrests....might have to have 'em!! Damn, spending more money already!!

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2006, 11:08:39 PM »

Ed...are you running the SE Pro Mufflers on yours? If so, how do you like them? I'm getting them on mine to give it a little more "throat", along with the AF and MAP

TheVgirl · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2006, 11:10:07 PM »

I want to see the heel rests too since I just commented on that to Twolane on the "what do you look like" thread!

Terry,
Here's mine with the low bar and smallest of the backpads. I didn't like the wide one. It was wider than the seat and fender and didn't look good. I like the one Ed has but needed more for a T-bag since I am not lucky enough to have a SE bagger too!!!! (might want the duc though)! I also chose black over chrome because I wanted it to flow with the graphics and not stand-out.

TheVgirl · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2006, 11:26:34 PM »

rearview of sissy bar

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2006, 11:56:34 PM »

That looks good on yours V! Blends with the black graphics well. Where yours is black, mine will be the Charcoal Flake, so I went for the Chrome....I'm doing a Sundowner seat and pillion too, so got the smooth backrest to match. I wish they had the pillion in the Snakeskin pattern like the 06 seat, but they don't offer it...the guy who sold it to me knows a leather guy though, so it may happen before it's over. I really like the snakeskin look on the seat!!

The heel rests are definitely something worth looking into!!

The Duc's for sale...special price for site members!! One of your sons would LOVE it!!

Special_Ed · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2006, 11:14:12 AM »

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Ed...are you running the SE Pro Mufflers on yours? If so, how do you like them? I'm getting them on mine to give it a little more "throat", along with the AF and MAP

TC,
I haven't done much to my bike yet. Everything is stock except for some chrome here and there. There are so many options I haven't had the time to do enough research on how I'll modify it. Spring and Summer are really busy time at work, I still haven't put 500 miles on it yet.

I have read some about a new race tuner that has a closed loop sytem but had enought time to read through all of the info yet.

Ed

Special_Ed · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2006, 11:17:43 AM »

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I want to see the heel rests too since I just commented on that to Twolane on the "what do you look like" thread!

TC/V,
I'll post the pics and part numbers after work today. I'm hoping to get out of here early this afternoon. Work just takes up way to much time. :-/.

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2006, 12:14:48 PM »

Thanks Ed...I'll let you know how the SE pipes sound this evening as well...picking her up at 4:00PM!! [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=jalapeno.gif] [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

Special_Ed · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2006, 02:11:59 PM »

Great TC! Ride safe. Have fun winding it up, that motor loves high RPM's
Ed [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

TheVgirl · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2006, 02:38:21 PM »

TERRY!!! There's a ride-in bike show tomorrow in Rome! Want to come put yours in and we'll see which one looks better?

?? If not, we need to go to meet at Little River Canyon Sunday! Or maybe Fibbers in Centre on Sunday for brunch!! You better ride it all you can. If HarleyDiva ever takes a class and sits on it, you might never see it again!!!

HINT: Passengers cannot move around while on back sitting still! It is not low to the ground or well-balanced like your Ultra. It will shift terribly!!! But then again, you are a guy and she only weighs 100 lb. soaking wet! My 22yo cousin only weighs 110 but I'm not a guy and only weight 20 lb. more! It only took me 10 secs to tell her not to move around so much! I decided I would probably need to hit the gym to build up some body strength before I take on passengers!

Mrs.WeCVO, do you ever ride with a passenger? I wonder if MsRedHot does. Sandy?

v

ccr · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2006, 02:48:45 PM »

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... If HarleyDiva ever takes a class and sits on it, you might never see it again!!!

... Mrs.WeCVO, do you ever ride with a passenger? I wonder if MsRedHot does. Sandy?

1. You said a mouthful there about HarleyDiva taking over the VRod. I know you will join me in cheering her on for that takeover.

2. Are you kidding me? I would never take a passenger anywhere. Just carrying a loaded t-bag is as much as I want on the back of my bike. See my bike? No passengers.....

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2006, 03:13:56 PM »

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TERRY!!! There's a ride-in bike show tomorrow in Rome! Want to come put yours in and we'll see which one looks better??? If not, we need to go to meet at Little River Canyon Sunday! Or maybe Fibbers in Centre on Sunday for brunch!! You better ride it all you can. If HarleyDiva ever takes a class and sits on it, you might never see it again!!!

HINT: Passengers cannot move around while on back sitting still! It is not low to the ground or well-balanced like your Ultra. It will shift terribly!!! But then again, you are a guy and she only weighs 100 lb. soaking wet! My 22yo cousin only weighs 110 but I'm not a guy and only weight 20 lb. more! It only took me 10 secs to tell her not to move around so much! I decided I would probably need to hit the gym to build up some body strength before I take on passengers!

Mrs.WeCVO, do you ever ride with a passenger? I wonder if MsRedHot does. Sandy?

v

V...tomorrow is supposed to be bad weather-wise, or so they said this AM. I would love to see the bikes though. I've got some things to do with the Ultra (take the fairing off and move the xm antenna and install a cord for the MP3 player on the GPS)...let me see what the weather is looking like and we might come up...or the Sunday brunch thing might be good...I'm going out to my best friend's house Sunday evening for dinner. Damn...sounds like I'm too busy...

I'm going to let Suzanne go at her own speed about the riding thing...she enjoys being on the back and being able to look around, listen to the tunes, and soak in the ride, so I'm not sure she'll want to be driving. We'll see...

I figured since the V had such a low center of gravity, it would be easier to have a passenger! I'm so used to her being back there now, it feels weird when I'm by myself. Perhaps you and Mrs.We can have an influence on her with regards to explaining being a rider. But, if she wants to just be in her "throne", that's fine too...I'm just glad she's enjoying herself as much as I am. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Special_Ed · « **Reply #21 on:** July 28, 2006, 04:20:06 PM »

Hey Mrs.We,
That is one sweet ride! Beautiful, love the red with tan.
Ed

Special_Ed · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2006, 06:30:20 AM »

Pics of the heel rests

Special_Ed · « **Reply #23 on:** July 29, 2006, 06:31:01 AM »

Another

Special_Ed · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2006, 06:31:40 AM »

and another

Special_Ed · « **Reply #25 on:** July 29, 2006, 06:32:12 AM »

and yet another

Special_Ed · « **Reply #26 on:** July 29, 2006, 06:33:39 AM »

the part number, notice that the V isn't listed. I also installed the foot mounting pegs, cleaner look. part number 42679-01

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #27 on:** July 29, 2006, 12:14:29 PM »

Thanks Ed...those look like they would be very comfortable!!

Dude...did you slaughter an animal in your garage?

I'm hoping that's not blood...and not yours

RJ749 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 29, 2006, 01:20:41 PM »

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Thanks Ed...those look like they would be very comfortable!!

Dude...did you slaughter an animal in your garage? I'm hoping that's not blood...and not yours

Great looking ride, congrats on the delivery.

I love "Special Ed's" handle (been meaning to tell him). Looks like his floor paint is peeling but if it is blood we need pics [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

Special_Ed · « **Reply #29 on:** July 31, 2006, 07:12:13 AM »

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Thanks Ed...those look like they would be very comfortable!!

Dude...did you slaughter an animal in your garage? I'm hoping that's not blood...and not yours

LOL.

No that's not blood! My father painted the floor in his garage red quite a few years back then painted the floor gray several years ago. The gray has been peeling since. I didn't really notice it until I posted the pics. Hope it didn't cause any nightmares, [smiley=nervous.gif] now no one will ride with me. [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]

I was able to finally get out this past weekend and went up onto the Mowhawk Trail in western MA. Rode about 250 miles and yes the heel rests were a big help. Had a great ride, the weather was great up on the trail. Did spend the last hour riding back in the rain but had a good mental health day on Sunday detailing the bike.

Ed

justgary · « **Reply #30 on:** July 31, 2006, 11:49:48 PM »

Love the heel rest. I'll be looking for a set for mine.
V - I don't like to ride anyone on my bike either -- Its all about ME

Teresa

TheVgirl · « **Reply #31 on:** August 01, 2006, 12:15:59 AM »

That's right!! I will send you a PM when my son goes back to Greenville for school. Maybe I can ride the V up and we can smoke Gary! The last time I was there, I saw a couple on a V on Main Street. Do yall ever ride the V 2-up? There were several bikes on Main including an Ironhorse and a Big Dog chopper that kept going up and down over and over and over again!

justgary · « **Reply #32 on:** August 01, 2006, 06:53:02 AM »

Give us a shout V we'll go for a ride. Havent ridden the VRod 2 up - only had her a couple months now. Havent ridden 2 up since I bought my lowrider 3 yrs ago. Looken forward to goin for a ride. Till then Ride Safe and have a great one
Teresa

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