How strong are grab rails?

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  1. terry

    terry New Member

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    Looking to use a top case, but don't want to install all the ugly hardware that goes with it. I can visualize a way to modify a top case and use c-clamps to connect it to the grab rails. The grab rails seem to be strong enough that I could probably do a handstand on them if I wanted. Any input for or against this idea before I try it?

    Thanks!
     
  2. drewl

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    I don't know if the handles are the right platform for what you want. Maybe a simple rail that bolts to the handle mounts. That would still be unobtrusive.
     
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    I'm thinking that c-clamps would be pretty ugly too. Ignoring that aspect, the grab rails do seem to be pretty sturdy.
     
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    Here is what I did:
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    I made bushings and got longer bolts to attach my homemade rack.
     
  5. 34468 Randy

    34468 Randy Secret Insider

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    Now that's nice. Looks like it comes off easy enough for when you no longer need it and you want your Honey to go back looking sweet as a gorgeous young nude lying provocatively on a polar bear rug.

    Gotta go for a shower now.
     
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    Home made? WoW. Eyes be purty darned impresed wit dat der set up. durn ting loked fancy like stoor bot.:yo:
     
  7. terry

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    That does look good! Thanks for sharing that. Wish I could do the same, but I have a gen3, where the grab rails are foldable and bolt UNDER the seat!
     
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