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OHFJR Rack mounting???
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<blockquote data-quote="Brodie" data-source="post: 284601" data-attributes="member: 3372"><p>When I bought my OHFJR platform there was no foam to go between the platform and the stock tailpiece. I mounted the set up with the V46 trunk and decided it was too far back from the last point of suport - the 3 bolts. I use the trunk for my laptop briefcase and needed something extra to support the mass. I made 2 spacer clamps to tie the OHFJR platform to the trailing edge of the tailpiece (see picture). Even though the stock tailpiece is made out of ABS plastic it stiffened up the trunk set up quite nicely.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w194/Spamstermeister/IMG_5237.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>One other thing about the OHFJR platform, you need to get longer bolts from your Yamaha dealier. The existing bolts are just long enough to do their job. When you add the thickness of the welded on mounts it robs the diecast aluminum structure inside the tail of about 3 threads. Since these are the only thing holding the setup to the back of your bike you need to have full thread engagement to safely carry the weight.</p><p></p><p>Word to the wise...</p><p></p><p>If you need to put your bike on centerstand after removing theese 3 bolts, resist the urge to grab the passenger grab handle to lift the back end of the bike. Don't ask me how I know.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brodie, post: 284601, member: 3372"] When I bought my OHFJR platform there was no foam to go between the platform and the stock tailpiece. I mounted the set up with the V46 trunk and decided it was too far back from the last point of suport - the 3 bolts. I use the trunk for my laptop briefcase and needed something extra to support the mass. I made 2 spacer clamps to tie the OHFJR platform to the trailing edge of the tailpiece (see picture). Even though the stock tailpiece is made out of ABS plastic it stiffened up the trunk set up quite nicely. [IMG]https://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w194/Spamstermeister/IMG_5237.jpg[/IMG] One other thing about the OHFJR platform, you need to get longer bolts from your Yamaha dealier. The existing bolts are just long enough to do their job. When you add the thickness of the welded on mounts it robs the diecast aluminum structure inside the tail of about 3 threads. Since these are the only thing holding the setup to the back of your bike you need to have full thread engagement to safely carry the weight. Word to the wise... If you need to put your bike on centerstand after removing theese 3 bolts, resist the urge to grab the passenger grab handle to lift the back end of the bike. Don't ask me how I know. [/QUOTE]
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