GRAB RAIL FEAR

Charlie · Post by **Charlie** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 10:52 am

I HAVE HEARD THAT THE GRAB RAILS CAN SNAP OFF WHICH REALLY WORRIES ME. I NEED TO BUY ONE AND WOULD LIKE SOME ADVICE PLEASE. MANY THANKS, CHARLIE.

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:16 pm

I think the fault is with sports racks & not grab rails, I've had a grab rail fitted for 2 years, still solid as a rock.

Alan

Charlie · Post by **Charlie** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:50 pm

THANKS, THAT MAKES ME FEEL A LOT HAPPIER

pmcq · Post by **pmcq** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 3:13 pm

Why not tie one end of a rope on to an anchor and the other end of the rope to the grab rail, open the throttle full whack and see how much smoke comes off your back wheel - if you get a lot of smoke, then you have a good grab rail, but if you find yourself travelling at +100mph in seconds you have a crap grab rail. Simple

Sorry - its friday and I'm on the doss

pmcq

Post by **sirch345** » Fri Aug 12, 2005 9:30 pm

pmcq wrote:Why not tie one end of a rope on to an anchor and the other end of the rope to the grab rail, open the throttle full whack and see how much smoke comes off your back wheel - if you get a lot of smoke, then you have a good grab rail, but if you find yourself travelling at +100mph in seconds you have a crap grab rail. Simple

Sorry - its friday and I'm on the doss

pmcq

I think you've been watching to many films

Chris.

VTRgirl · Post by **VTRgirl** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:04 am

pmcq wrote:Why not tie one end of a rope on to an anchor and the other end of the rope to the grab rail, open the throttle full whack and see how much smoke comes off your back wheel - if you get a lot of smoke, then you have a good grab rail, but if you find yourself travelling at +100mph in seconds you have a crap grab rail.

I like that so much I'd be tempted to try it if I had a grab rail.

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 5:45 pm

I have a Renntec rack which I have used on numerous occasions with a tailpack and also when carrying pilllions over several thousands of miles and no problems at all.

SILVER ZIPPER · Post by **SILVER ZIPPER** » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:53 pm

Hiya Charlie, i've had storm for 15 months with standard grabrail, i have done 7k with babe & kids & still as good as new.
STRATMAN i've just ordered a renntec for going to Rudgewick music festival, glad to hear it's good kit.You going for some good rock & blues? maybe some not so good

it is a small do.

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 9:03 am

Where is Rudgewick and when is it as I may well be interested!

SILVER ZIPPER · Post by **SILVER ZIPPER** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 8:17 pm

Stratman wrote:Where is Rudgewick and when is it as I may well be in
terested!

Rudgwick (no e)

is on the A281 near Horsham there is a web site,Rudgwick music festival 2005. it's on Sat 20th aug. I'm may go down friday night if i finish work early enough

Post by **kevg** » Sun Aug 14, 2005 11:31 pm

http://www.abercon.co.uk/vtr1000/phpBB2 ... php?t=4563
some people, well three so far, including myself have had problems with the rentec racks cracking, or in my case, shearing completely, although it did last me a few years and lugged a fair amount of weight, well over the poxy 2Kg limit as stated by the makers.

VTRgirl · Post by **VTRgirl** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 7:08 am

kevg wrote:some people, well three so far, including myself have had problems with the rentec racks cracking, or in my case, shearing completely, although it did last me a few years and lugged a fair amount of weight, well over the poxy 2Kg limit as stated by the makers.

2kg? That's pathetic! What's the point? May as well shove stuff down your jacket. There are two major brands of rack over here & both have a 10kg limit, although I've heard of both breaking with less than the 10kg on board. I wouldn't put a rack on my storm anyway. Just doesn't look the part.

If you haven't already got a tank bag, check out that avenue first. More practical, more aerodynamic & much much simpler to put on or take off.

SILVER ZIPPER · Post by **SILVER ZIPPER** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:45 pm

I'v'e got a WOMAN coming with me, we could be away for TWO days. Iv'e got throwovers, tankbag,backrack and a rucksack, trying very hard not to fit a trailer

Post by **sirch345** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:49 pm

SILVER ZIPPER wrote:I'v'e got a WOMAN coming with me, we could be away for TWO days. Iv'e got throwovers, tankbag,backrack and a rucksack, trying very hard not to fit a trailer

What you need is Cupa on the case

He'll sort it out for you

Chris.

Ians98VTR · Post by **Ians98VTR** » Mon Aug 15, 2005 9:53 pm

sounds like you will have no room for legovers :wink2