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DIY Luggage Rack for Seca 750

Discussion in 'XJ DIY How-To Instructions' started by RusteeGold, Aug 7, 2016.

  1. RusteeGold

    RusteeGold Active Member

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    I've been looking for a luggage rack for my Black Widow (a black and red Seca 750). They are hard to find - so I decided to make one myself.

    It's make of 1/2 inch EMT ($2.07 for 10 feet at Home Depot). The biggest expense was a conduit bender for $35. I decided to weld the pieces together - my son has a Harbor Freight welder but neither of us wend so this was going to be a steep learning curve... lots 'f YouTube videos.

    My 20 year old son likes to ride this bike and he does not like racks (not cool to have a rack) so I wanted to make it a quick release rack so he could easily remove it when he rides. I fashioned 2 rack holders from 3/4 inch EMT that will stay on the bike. The rack can be removed in about 10 seconds - takes slightly longer to put it back on.

    The welds are pretty ugly but I think they will hold. And if the rack falls apart - not big deal... Since it's quick release, and since 1/2 EMT costs $2.07 for 10 feet, I'll just make a better one to replace the broken one. In fact, the one in these pictures is version 3 - the first 2 weren't good enough to paint. I found that my best friend is an angle grinder:
    Step 1: Weld something ugly
    Step 2 Grind it down to see if it penetrated.
    Step 3: go to Step 1.

    If anybody out there has built their own rack, I'd love to see it.
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  2. cgutz

    cgutz Well-Known Member

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    Nice . I really like your red rims with black engine and tank.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    My only criticism is the use of EMT. EMT is not structural, and is prone to stress fracturing after welding (even before welding really). Keep a good eye on it. If it falls apart while you're riding it could very well end up being a big deal for whoever is behind you.
     
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    i could bend up 100 feet of that stuff and never get a straight one :)
     
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    I plan to make my own luggage rack and backrest for my Seca900, I will let you know as soon as I'm happy with my design .
     
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    Hey Quebecois59,

    I would love to see your plans and finished rack. I passed on 2 opportunities to buy a 900 this year because I couldn't find a rack for a 900.
     
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