CSC TT250 Safari Rack

trynchinese · 05-24-2017, 02:49 PM

Figured I'd share my Safari Rack build if anyone is interested or looking for ideas. I needed something that could hold my tool pouch, gas can, and my dry bag (with all my camping gear, food and clothes inside). Trolling around the internet came up with nothing so I decided to buy some metal and get to work. Cost $20 in metal and a hard days work, the end result is a very usable, capable rack. Its made from some plate steel, 1x1x11ga square tubing, 1/4" solid rod, and some cut up chain links. I plan on getting it media blasted and powder coated orange. For security reasons I wanted to be able to remove the rack from the bike with everything still on it so the main two pins are the only things needed to remove it, just pull them and lift the entire rack off. The factory helmet lock is still usable with the gas can in place. My riding position and comfort are unaffected I don't really notice its back there unless its fully loaded then its really nice because I have a back rest. I wanted to keep everything as narrow as possible I travel some narrow trails and luggage hanging from the side would make for a bad day.

05-24-2017, 02:49 PM	#1
trynchinese Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pomona, KS Posts: 4	CSC TT250 Safari Rack Figured I'd share my Safari Rack build if anyone is interested or looking for ideas. I needed something that could hold my tool pouch, gas can, and my dry bag (with all my camping gear, food and clothes inside). Trolling around the internet came up with nothing so I decided to buy some metal and get to work. Cost $20 in metal and a hard days work, the end result is a very usable, capable rack. Its made from some plate steel, 1x1x11ga square tubing, 1/4" solid rod, and some cut up chain links. I plan on getting it media blasted and powder coated orange. For security reasons I wanted to be able to remove the rack from the bike with everything still on it so the main two pins are the only things needed to remove it, just pull them and lift the entire rack off. The factory helmet lock is still usable with the gas can in place. My riding position and comfort are unaffected I don't really notice its back there unless its fully loaded then its really nice because I have a back rest. I wanted to keep everything as narrow as possible I travel some narrow trails and luggage hanging from the side would make for a bad day.
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