New Red Machine, Not a Lincoln

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So I broke down and bought me a new ride. Found out real quick I needed more carrying capacity. I checked with the folks at the Honda shop for a rear rack. They could get me an aftermarket one that was a direct bolt up, and they ONLY wanted $162 for it and take a week or so to get it. I went home and looked thru the scrap metal stock and found plenty of 1/2" 14 gage tubing, and some 1" 11 gage strap. I got out the MM140 loaded with .035 FC, and the chop saw and got started. I ended up with this, larger area than the aftermarket one. It has enough room to carry 3 12 packs of beer without having to stack any. I carry the tie-downs in the red bag by the rack. I'll be able to take an extra 2-3 gallon gas can along for longer rides, and a cooler for beverages(no beer while riding, that's for after the ride when I get home). Attached Images
Reply:that's pretty coolMiller Dynasty 200DXMiller Spectrum 250DMiller Millermatic 200Bunch of old blue dinosaurs....
Reply:nice...aftermarket?we don need no stinkin afternarket....i like the john deeres..that red thing needs paint... Attached ImagesLast edited by weldbead; 05-26-2012 at 12:16 PM.
Reply:"It has enough room to carry 3 12 packs of beer without having to stack any"You've got your priorities sorted out.  Nice!  Good looking rack!-AaronJet 17.5" Drill Press1942 South Bend 16x84 Lathe1980s Miller 320A / BP --- 2013 Power Mig 2562012 Jet 7x12 Horizontal BandsawVictor O/A Setup
Reply:Nice bike. I know a guy who might want a rack like that, for that exact same bike.Millermatic 211PowerPlasma 50s
Reply:Originally Posted by rabidchimp"It has enough room to carry 3 12 packs of beer without having to stack any"You've got your priorities sorted out.  Nice!  Good looking rack!-Aaron
Reply:Originally Posted by 225Nice bike. I know a guy who might want a rack like that, for that exact same bike.
Reply:Originally Posted by weldbeadnice...aftermarket?we don need no stinkin afternarket....i like the john deeres..that red thing needs paint...
Reply:My machine. 2007 Yamaha WR450 converted to supermoto. Attached ImagesMillermatic 211PowerPlasma 50s
Reply:You gonna add training wheels or a sidecar ??
Reply:now it looks like the old 1970's honday trail 90,  withe the factory rack on the rear of it, http://dayerses.com/photos/honda-trail-90/02/ Attached Images
Reply:Don't waste your money on the premium unless the owner's manual says to use it. The factory ignition has no way of advancing to take advantage of the increased octane.Millermatic 200Hobart Handler 120Victor O/A & Ramco BandsawLincoln 225 ACSnapOn AD HoodMiller XMT304/22AHypertherm Powermax 1650 G3Lincoln Idealarc DC600 w/Extreme 12 VSMiller Digital Elite "Joker"
Reply:Originally Posted by RaptorDunerDon't waste your money on the premium unless the owner's manual says to use it. The factory ignition has no way of advancing to take advantage of the increased octane.
Reply:Originally Posted by Bistineau It has enough room to carry 3 12 packs of beer without having to stack any.
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWSo that means it carries what, 12 if you stack them 4 high?
Reply:I have a 2011 Kawasaki Klr 650 my manual says 87 but I use 93 in it and it runs alot better and doesn't pung when accelerating hard. It also bumped my mileage from 58 to 63 mpg. You might want to look for a different from sprocket I switched mine from a 15 to a 17 tooth and it helped alot with high rpms on the interstate. One last thing is you need a loud exhaust so people can hear you help cut down with people mergeing over on you.Vantage 300 kubota ,miller 304 xmt ,lincoln ln 25 pro , ranger 305 G, plenty of other tools of the trade to make the sparks fly.
Reply:i use 93 in my 4 cylinder colorado. it kicks ***.
Reply:asssscs  i was trying to say
Reply:You've got your priorities sorted out.
Reply:Originally Posted by HokeClayYou've got your priorities sorted out.
Reply:Originally Posted by RaptorDunerDon't waste your money on the premium unless the owner's manual says to use it. The factory ignition has no way of advancing to take advantage of the increased octane.
Reply:My 07 VFR800 runs better on 93 octane. It also gets a significant increase in fuel mileage. Turns out operational cost is cheaper on 93 than 87.Making as much progress as a one legged duck in the middle of a pond, just going in circles.
Reply:Originally Posted by 225My machine. 2007 Yamaha WR450 converted to supermoto.
Reply:A little reading on octane:FTC on OctaneI am a college educated mechanic as well as a motorsport enthusiast. I work on my own bikes and belong to several forums that use dynos to gauge performance. I don't think a 60% increase in economy can be achieved on your boat motor regardless of what fuel you use.Millermatic 200Hobart Handler 120Victor O/A & Ramco BandsawLincoln 225 ACSnapOn AD HoodMiller XMT304/22AHypertherm Powermax 1650 G3Lincoln Idealarc DC600 w/Extreme 12 VSMiller Digital Elite "Joker"
Reply:Originally Posted by RaptorDunerA little reading on octane:FTC on OctaneI am a college educated mechanic as well as a motorsport enthusiast. I work on my own bikes and belong to several forums that use dynos to gauge performance. I don't think a 60% increase in economy can be achieved on your boat motor regardless of what fuel you use.