I made a video of how to make a rear rack for $13 By mike932 (Read 1,089 times)

[mike932]

My video..... 

[Alleyoop]

Nice Video and you did a good job but I have to be honest and I usually tell it like it is IMO. A Very Nice looking $2000.00 scooter and you put that on? Just buy a nice big Trunk for back there, that I would not trust putting anything heavier than a BIGMAC. The Zip ties will wear with the weather and break, besides I have to say looks like crap.
Alleyoop

[mike932]

If I cared how I look, I would not be riding a scooter in the first place. I am all about function not form.

[Alleyoop]

Sorry to hear that

[mike932]

As a back up safety method, I can put a duffel bag in the milk crate, and then tie the duffel bag to the scooter, using the same principle as this.....

[Alleyoop]

AH, we are missing the MILK CRATE that will spruce it up some

[mike932]

A fancy rear case is not big enough for my camping gear. A milk crate holds a giant army duffel bag.  If I didn't do long road trips, a rear case would be adequate.  This was my last scooter.....

[Alleyoop]

Yea but Mike all that camping gear is heavy and the bouncing around will stress the plastic zip ties. I would do a metal plate and drill holds in the rear rack and bolt the plate down then you can buggie and or tie what every to it without worrying the zip ties are going to break.
Just saying.
Alleyoop

[mike932]

Large zip ties are rated at 175 pounds each.  Cops use them as handcuffs during riots.  I am using six of them.  If you saw my setup in person, you would be impressed.

[Alleyoop]

Enough said okey-dokey

[cyborg]

How do you feel about it deep down inside Alley? Don't hold it in,,,,

[Alleyoop]

Hey you want sugar coating go to DUNKIN DONUTS but you won't get it out of me, I tell it like I see it and to soften the blow for the poor slob I will add IMO.

[mike932]

Hey I am a slob but I am not poor.

[richardv]

What I see as even big issue than the zip ties is the use of ONE screw in the back to raise it up. This will lead to that board splitting in half length wise. He needs another piece of wood mounted with glue and screws it's grain in the opposite direction to elevate the back end and then more zip ties to hold the back end down. And then just as important to seal the boards with paint or varnish.
Of course this will double the cost but, it is very very important.

[trashtruck12172]

mike, your set up will never meet federal safety standards for motor vehicles ( 49 CFR ) and the first time a cop sees it you're gonna wish you stayed home.