Build Your Own Motorcycle Luggage Rack

Those are some of the reasons i made my own rack for my first travel bike an xt 500 below way back in 1982.

Build your own motorcycle luggage rack.

I ve read threads and links before about making your own hard panniers but nothing on fabricating a rack to hang them off. The problem with off the shelf pannier racks like the classic racktangle above left and right is that they. Motorcycle luggage rack step 1. I m wondering if anyone has any tips for designing and making one.

First you need to measure the base of the duffel you are looking to support. May not make them for your bike may cost more than you d like are too wide are often too far back. Some beeswax or wood seal and a brush to apply it on. I ve got the idea that mild steel is best to use as it s easy to weld if it gets broken and round section tube is better than square.

Gathering your tools and materials.