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====== REF: Body Parts - Sub-51A ======

====== Custom Luggage Rack ======
Article by Redbeard2 of the XLforum ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-accessories/190053-installing-luggage-rack-on-sporty/page3#post4099407))

Custom luggage racks create a one of a kind look to your bike. The possibilities are endless once you pour some creativity into it. \\ Below are pics of custom luggage racks to give you some perceptive on building your own. \\ Click on a pic to enlarge: 

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|Starting with a one off used aluminum rack ((Redbeard2 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-accessories/190053-installing-luggage-rack-on-sporty/page3#post4099407))|Fabricate some 1/2" 6061 aluminum brackets ((Redbeard2 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-accessories/190053-installing-luggage-rack-on-sporty/page3#post4099407))|Add some 1-1/2" x 1/2" 6061 aluminum struts ((Redbeard2 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-accessories/190053-installing-luggage-rack-on-sporty/page3#post4099407))|
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|Measure, measure, measure then paint ((Redbeard2 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-accessories/190053-installing-luggage-rack-on-sporty/page3#post4099407))|Model to check fitment / look............................................((Redbeard2 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums)) ||
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|Tighten it all down ((Redbeard2 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums))|Model some more ((Redbeard2 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums))|Add an aluminum 6061 insert into the sissybar \\ (laser etched) to match the rack ((Redbeard2 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums)) |


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