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Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 13 Oct 2013, 17:23
by kevtherev
I used a piece of unistrut, it's 3mm, 41mm square box section and a longer bolt I can make you one should you get a rack like this.

just postage and a pint. :ok

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 13 Oct 2013, 18:11
by jrt
kevtherev wrote:I used a piece of unistrut, it's 3mm, 41mm square box section and a longer bolt I can make you one should you get a rack like this.

just postage and a pint. :ok
Cheers Kev i may take you up on that later :ok
David

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 13 Oct 2013, 21:08
by xpress
I am with you guys on the vertical bar.

not literally because that would be weird!

rev is that the junior rack that took your 125?

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 14 Oct 2013, 06:10
by kevtherev
No idea..ringo?

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 14 Oct 2013, 08:07
by KINGPRAWN
kevtherev wrote:I did fit a vertical bar to the rack..but only really to protect the paint should any brake slamming event shift it.. you can just see it poking out at the bottom

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and here the same rack with a much bigger bike

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So kev ..how much weight do you think a tow bar can take?

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 14 Oct 2013, 09:29
by ringo
kevtherev wrote:No idea..ringo?

No idea. I had to give him measurements when I ordered it.

Iirc it will take 100kg.

Ringo

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 14 Oct 2013, 11:54
by kevtherev
KINGPRAWN wrote:So kev ..how much weight do you think a tow bar can take?

No idea..best ask witter as it's one of theirs
The 125 is 114 kg unladen
The bar took it very easily, no flexing, even with the leverage from the rack... and the bike rack was nice and firm with just a little flexing at the thinner telescopic ajustment section, if I really tugged and pushed on it.

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 22 Oct 2013, 19:57
by sarran1955
Hello,

xpress wrote:hi there. I was wondering how you guys that have a rear moped rack get on with it and any tips or anything you found when installing it, how much it cost and general usage?

thanks.


I reply because you said moped rack..

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Made up from scrap the carrier weighs 15 kg, and the moped 42kg.

'Harley' has been all over Europe... :)

Used as my tourist and shopping machine once on site he gets smiles and saves loads of petrol.. 8)

Cordialement

:ok

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 23 Oct 2013, 18:12
by xpress
wow kevtherev you has a jbl in the back I jist noticed in your picture.

now the rear plate and lights the towbar board. how do I go about one sir?

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 23 Oct 2013, 18:26
by kevtherev
xpress wrote:wow kevtherev you has a jbl in the back I jist noticed in your picture.

now the rear plate and lights the towbar board. how do I go about one sir?

A tow board is available from towsure.

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 09 Sep 2014, 12:54
by jrt
Nearly a year gone and still not got round to getting one :oops: if ever i've taken my 'ped i've bunged it in the back of the camper. Still it's not all bad i bought another Tomos last week :D
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I'm getting quite fond of these little buggers. Getting a bit more up to date now -this one has indicators.
David

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 09 Sep 2014, 15:58
by keith
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Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 09 Sep 2014, 16:14
by jrt
Looks neat :ok
David

Re: do any of you have a moped rack?

Posted: 09 Sep 2014, 17:21
by keith
Thanks....just a bit of a heave to get the bike on single handed.....might make a little clip on ramp