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| paladin | | Set |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 20/04/2010 | | Posts | : | 172 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 06 Jun 2010 - 05:22 Post title : Kuryakyn Transformer racks | | | G'Day
Looking at the Kuryakyn transformer fold down chrome rack, dont mind the look of them,
just waiting on a response from the supplier, wondering if anyone has had some info on these
to see if they will fit our machines.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 06 Jun 2010 - 10:01 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: paladin) | | | Well spotted,I really like the design. As I have some custom made brackets on mine ,i may be able to adapt them to fit this . It doesn't look like they do brackets for the Bird.
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| paladin | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 20/04/2010 | | Posts | : | 172 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 06 Jun 2010 - 10:12 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: mat1600) | | | yeh Mat, for me I dont go in for saddle bags I have a willie and max saddle roll which I could
just throw on the fold down rack when I am doing an overnighter.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 06 Jun 2010 - 10:56 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: paladin) | | | That sounds interesting ,Have you a pic of that. I need some ideas of packing gear on the bike without getting huge bags on the side.
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| NCBirdMan | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 71 | | Location | : | North Carolina, United States |
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| | Posted : 06 Jun 2010 - 12:41 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: mat1600) | | | I've been looking too but the rack with the Triumph rig is kind of small. Need something to pack more than a tshirt in but anything with space will hang off the standard rack.
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| paladin | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 20/04/2010 | | Posts | : | 172 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 06 Jun 2010 - 20:44 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: mat1600) | | | This is the saddle roll I have and found it very useful for 90% of the things you get up to,
I have a larger bag for a lengthy road trip.
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Other than this some other willie and max options here
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| ArkyRider | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 22/05/2009 | | Posts | : | 25 | | Location | : | Garfield, Arkansas, United States |
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| | Posted : 06 Jun 2010 - 20:45 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: mat1600) | | |
mat1600 wrote:
I need some ideas of packing gear on the bike without getting huge bags on the side. |
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This might work for you? Two sizes to choose from.
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 07 Jun 2010 - 07:45 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: ArkyRider) | | |
Cheers lads. 
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| paladin | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 20/04/2010 | | Posts | : | 172 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 08 Jun 2010 - 07:49 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: mat1600) | | | response from Kuryakyn re rack:
at this time, we do not offer side plates to mount this to 2010 thunderbird
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| BackyardBandit | | Set | | | Reg. Date | : | 13/11/2009 | | Posts | : | 72 | | Location | : | Langhorne, Pa., United States |
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| | Posted : 11 Jun 2010 - 03:03 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: paladin) | | | I got a roll from Saddleman that was less expensive than that link. It looks similar to that one. I really like mine. I can fit my jacket and pants in it.
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| paladin | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 20/04/2010 | | Posts | : | 172 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 18 Jun 2010 - 23:33 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: NCBirdMan) | | | Just took delivery of one of these transformer racks, I can tell you they are solid and stylish
But will will have to confirm if these will fit correctly.
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| zolti | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 19 Jun 2010 - 05:52 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: paladin) | | | if you get a mo I would be interested in
how does it look width wise against the rear?
whats the spacing like between the outer edge of the rack and the bikes rail?
a dry run pic would be appreciated if possible please 
if not i can wait to see your finished result
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 19 Jun 2010 - 09:51 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: paladin) | | | Had another look - yep - gunna get me one of these. It is the exact fitting for my custom brackets - just need to re drill the mount holes and weld the others up. Glad I didn't chrome them yet.
Nice find
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| paladin | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 20/04/2010 | | Posts | : | 172 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 19 Jun 2010 - 10:49 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: mat1600) | | |
way to go Mat
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | | | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 19 Jun 2010 - 11:35 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: paladin) | | | Email sent with drawings attached.
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| Gonzo | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 01/05/2010 | | Posts | : | 643 | | Location | : | Sydney, NSW, Australia |
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| | Posted : 21 Jun 2010 - 00:03 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: mat1600) | | | Don't forget to show us the results of your engineering! :)
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Mods: locking gas cap; ISO-Wings for passenger; engine guards; dresser bars; Arlen Ness LED licence plate holder, rego tube and coloured number plate; long TORs; Pilot highway pegs w/ Magnum clamps; windshield; lower deflectors (customised); ISO grips; HD switch-block; Hardstreet Slimbags (colour matched); Corbin dual tour seat; Luggage rack & bag.
Todo: Various chroming of hand-made parts, Convex mirrors
Wishlist: Mini-ape handlebars, Hard clearcoat over tank
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| paladin | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 20/04/2010 | | Posts | : | 172 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 22 Jun 2010 - 08:37 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: Gonzo) | | | Mat, Bit of movement this end..pm sent
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| zolti | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 23/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 3,127 | | Location | : | newcastle , United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 26 Jun 2010 - 19:21 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: paladin) | | |
paladin wrote:
Just took delivery of one of these transformer racks, I can tell you they are solid and stylish
But will will have to confirm if these will fit correctly.
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i am still very interested in these, did you get them to fit? there is a sale on them by
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but there still seems to be no fittings for the bird, just wondering if you had tried a hd models fittings?
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| paladin | | Set | | | | Reg. Date | : | 20/04/2010 | | Posts | : | 172 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 26 Jun 2010 - 21:29 Post title : Re: Kuryakyn Transformer racks (Re: zolti) | | | Hey Zolti
just saw that, thats a great price for the quality of the product !, hadnt tried hd fittings my understanding is they wont fit.
I am just in the process of getting some brackets made up, with assistance of Mats drawings.
As soon as I get mine done I will post some info
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