Luggage Rack and Sissy Bar for 900 Classic LT

WindRush48 · 08-25-2006

Does anyone know who makes the sissy bar that comes stock on the 900 classic LT? I would like to get a luggage rack for my bike, but don't know what will fitl
Also, I just got the highway bars/engine guard for my bike. Looks nice. Tested it and the bike rolls right up if she's down. Nice thing about the 900 classic LT - with saddle bags and engine guard, nothing else touches the ground. Nope! Don't want to try it at 70 mph - REALLY!

VStarLaz · 08-26-2006

Contact JC at MeanCycles and see what he can round up for you. He has been real aggressive finding parts for 900 owners. He is on the Delphi VN900 site a lot and has been a big help to many owners who are searching for parts. I don't know who he knows, but he hasn't let anyone down yet.

BikerBeagle · 08-26-2006

There currently isn't a luggage rack available for the stock sissy bar on a 900LT. Cobra makes a luggage rack for the 900LT, but it only fits if you have (buy) their sissy bar.

WindRush48 · 08-26-2006

Thanks for the info thus far. Does anyone know who makes the sissy bar that comes stock on the 900 classis LT? Having been in the manufacturing world, I doubt that Kawasaki mekes it, and probably has it made by one of the 'after-market' firms. Has anyone tried to fit an after-market to the stock sissy bar?

CHAINSAW · 08-26-2006

Nothing Kawasaki makes, will bolt up to the stock LTs sissy bar... Ive searched. The stock sissy bar is so wide, that nothing hardly can reach it. If it does, then the stock bolts that are 4 inches apart, will no way work with most luggage racks that are only a couple inches if that apart.

I havent gone as far to looking for ones off other brands of machines, because I wouldnt even know where to start.

Looks like we are still all waiting for the Fire and Steel ones to be released. I check the site everyday, since the book says available summer 2006.

RonH · 09-01-2006

I looked in the official Kawasaki accessories manual and they said the luggage rack was due out mid summer. They also listed the measurements to be 7" X 7 1/2". That is going to look awful wimpy when the back rest is about 13 - 14" wide at the bottom where it will attach.

CHAINSAW · 09-01-2006

My rear luggage bags are arriving next Wednesday. That week Im going to make my own luggage rack. If anyone is interested, Id be more then willing to share info and take some pics.

Crue · 09-01-2006

I'm pretty sure I read on here that the Vulcan 2000 sissy bars fit the Vn900. search for a V2k backrest and luggage rack you might find one you like.

*Lobocop* · 09-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crue

I'm pretty sure I read on here that the Vulcan 2000 sissy bars fit the Vn900. search for a V2k backrest and luggage rack you might find one you like.

Sorry guys ... the 900 Sissybar is wider then the V2K and they aren't the same.

relli · 09-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHAINSAW

Nothing Kawasaki makes, will bolt up to the stock LTs sissy bar... Ive searched. The stock sissy bar is so wide, that nothing hardly can reach it. If it does, then the stock bolts that are 4 inches apart, will no way work with most luggage racks that are only a couple inches if that apart.

I havent gone as far to looking for ones off other brands of machines, because I wouldnt even know where to start.

Looks like we are still all waiting for the Fire and Steel ones to be released. I check the site everyday, since the book says available summer 2006.

wierd aint it? wider than the bigger kawi's

relli · 09-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crue

I'm pretty sure I read on here that the Vulcan 2000 sissy bars fit the Vn900. search for a V2k backrest and luggage rack you might find one you like.

nope 900 is wider

WindRush48 · 09-02-2006

Well, looks like I'm going to have to check with a welder friend of mine and see just what it would take to get one made up for a custom fit and to have it chromed.
How many of you 900 LT owners might be interested in a full-width (or near) and almost as long as it is wide luggage rack? Any suggestions for a rack size?
One-off will be pricey, but, if Barney the Welder could do a short run the cost would come down.

**Spok** · 09-02-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindRush48

Does anyone know who makes the sissy bar that comes stock on the 900 classic LT? I would like to get a luggage rack for my bike, but don't know what will fitl
Also, I just got the highway bars/engine guard for my bike. Looks nice. Tested it and the bike rolls right up if she's down. Nice thing about the 900 classic LT - with saddle bags and engine guard, nothing else touches the ground. Nope! Don't want to try it at 70 mph - REALLY!

where in wyomin are you? care to come to red lodge montana next july for our 3rd annual rally?

a great time will be had

Buzzman · 09-02-2006

I'm interested in a luggage rack that is bigger than the proposed kawasaki rack. Count me in.

voiceman · 09-02-2006

Count me in. too.

REFUGIO · 09-02-2006

Count me in too.

08-25-2006	#1 (permalink)
WindRush48 The High Wide &amp;amp; Lonesome BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 42	Luggage Rack and Sissy Bar for 900 Classic LT Does anyone know who makes the sissy bar that comes stock on the 900 classic LT? I would like to get a luggage rack for my bike, but don't know what will fitl Also, I just got the highway bars/engine guard for my bike. Looks nice. Tested it and the bike rolls right up if she's down. Nice thing about the 900 classic LT - with saddle bags and engine guard, nothing else touches the ground. Nope! Don't want to try it at 70 mph - REALLY!

08-26-2006	#2 (permalink)
VStarLaz Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 100	Contact JC at MeanCycles and see what he can round up for you. He has been real aggressive finding parts for 900 owners. He is on the Delphi VN900 site a lot and has been a big help to many owners who are searching for parts. I don't know who he knows, but he hasn't let anyone down yet. __________________ Delphi VN900 Find other 900 riders here 05 VStar 1100 Silverado 06 VN900 Classic

08-26-2006	#3 (permalink)
BikerBeagle Giggidy-Giggidy-Goo! BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,608	There currently isn't a luggage rack available for the stock sissy bar on a 900LT. Cobra makes a luggage rack for the 900LT, but it only fits if you have (buy) their sissy bar. __________________ BikerBeagle 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600 A biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

08-26-2006	#5 (permalink)
CHAINSAW Dismembered BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 169	Nothing Kawasaki makes, will bolt up to the stock LTs sissy bar... Ive searched. The stock sissy bar is so wide, that nothing hardly can reach it. If it does, then the stock bolts that are 4 inches apart, will no way work with most luggage racks that are only a couple inches if that apart. I havent gone as far to looking for ones off other brands of machines, because I wouldnt even know where to start. Looks like we are still all waiting for the Fire and Steel ones to be released. I check the site everyday, since the book says available summer 2006. __________________ 2006 Flat black 900LT with a lot of customized stuff Yahoo 900 Vulcan forums

09-01-2006	#7 (permalink)
CHAINSAW Dismembered BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 169	My rear luggage bags are arriving next Wednesday. That week Im going to make my own luggage rack. If anyone is interested, Id be more then willing to share info and take some pics. __________________ 2006 Flat black 900LT with a lot of customized stuff Yahoo 900 Vulcan forums

08-26-2006	#4 (permalink)
WindRush48 The High Wide &amp;amp; Lonesome BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 42	Thanks for the info thus far. Does anyone know who makes the sissy bar that comes stock on the 900 classis LT? Having been in the manufacturing world, I doubt that Kawasaki mekes it, and probably has it made by one of the 'after-market' firms. Has anyone tried to fit an after-market to the stock sissy bar?

09-01-2006	#6 (permalink)
RonH Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	I looked in the official Kawasaki accessories manual and they said the luggage rack was due out mid summer. They also listed the measurements to be 7" X 7 1/2". That is going to look awful wimpy when the back rest is about 13 - 14" wide at the bottom where it will attach.

09-01-2006	#8 (permalink)
Crue Ludicrous Speed...GO! BTK Expert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,675	I'm pretty sure I read on here that the Vulcan 2000 sissy bars fit the Vn900. search for a V2k backrest and luggage rack you might find one you like. __________________ Visit Crue's Control 2004 Vulcan 2000 HK 3" Big Straights, TFI, Thunder Teardrop custom

09-02-2006	#12 (permalink)
WindRush48 The High Wide &amp;amp; Lonesome BTK Beginner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 42	Well, looks like I'm going to have to check with a welder friend of mine and see just what it would take to get one made up for a custom fit and to have it chromed. How many of you 900 LT owners might be interested in a full-width (or near) and almost as long as it is wide luggage rack? Any suggestions for a rack size? One-off will be pricey, but, if Barney the Welder could do a short run the cost would come down. __________________ [SIZE="08 V2K Classic LT - Jezebel, the Evil Temptress![/size] Remember - YOU are the softest thing out there!

09-02-2006	#14 (permalink)
Buzzman Retired Navy (76-98) BTK Intermediate Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Castle Rock CO Posts: 259	I'm interested in a luggage rack that is bigger than the proposed kawasaki rack. Count me in. __________________ Buzzman (Jeff) 2006 Nomad

09-02-2006	#15 (permalink)
voiceman Duke of Uke BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crockett, TX - East Texas Posts: 49	Count me in. too. __________________ 2006 Vulcan Classic 900LT Ebony/Red http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/voiceman

09-02-2006	#16 (permalink)
REFUGIO Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: REFUGIO, TEXAS Posts: 1,244	Count me in too. __________________ 2008 VULCAN 1600 NOMAD

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