Just Ordered This Back Rack

coffey67 · 04-02-2013, 10:07 PM

I just placed an order for this rack for my 2013 Vaquero:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Vaq...-/230893406832

I chose the slotted version. The skull version and the 8 ball with flames version were too bling for me. This should help with luggage space for my upcoming trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway. I plan on putting a large dry bag on the pillion seat http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch using a Saddlemen Versa Mount system http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch
and then the rack should hold my tent, air mattress and two sleeping bags. The hard bags should hold my stove, mess kits, camera, tablet and my Taurus Judge (cause you never know!). What else would you all take? We will be out for 3-4 weeks.

Duff · 04-02-2013, 10:10 PM

I've been thinkin about trying to hunt down who that red vaquero belongs to on the Wompus Racks website so I can get some dimensions from them to send to my dad to have him make me a rack to support a trunk. I really like the Wompus rack, but its not worth 250 for sure

coffey67 · 04-02-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Duff

I've been thinkin about trying to hunt down who that red vaquero belongs to on the Wompus Racks website so I can get some dimensions from them to send to my dad to have him make me a rack to support a trunk. I really like the Wompus rack, but its not worth 250 for sure

Mine was $249.00 and free shipping.

jd521 · 04-03-2013, 06:40 AM

I had the exact same setup for my 07' MeanStreak and it did work fairly well. Helps give a little bit of back support. Still have the setup and I'll use it on the Vaquero if and when I need extra storage. I do think you will be fine with that setup. Only concern is and I haven't tried it yet would be if the bag does some moving around it is going to abade the paint . Just have to do a test fit.

quad_hunter · 04-03-2013, 08:12 AM

I love my Wompus. Made very well, very solid and worth the money ! JMO

RACNRAY · 04-03-2013, 09:22 AM

PURTY NICE and seems to be well made.
It will surely add to the long-haulability to our Vaquero's, something I just might consider.
Thanx for the link and info.

RACNRAY

**Red Rider** · 04-03-2013, 11:20 AM

Nice! Thanks for the link. Got me thinking about doing same or similar. Appears to be available only in black powder coated finish. Wonder what it would look like in chrome? What cost to have pieces plated by third party?

recumbentbob · 04-03-2013, 08:14 PM

Howdy Neighbor. Been to Goreville a few times.

I would take some tools and a tire plug kit and a CO2 infiltrator and lots of CO2 cartridges.

Bob

04-02-2013, 10:07 PM	#1
coffey67 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Goreville, Illinois Posts: 202	Just Ordered This Back Rack I just placed an order for this rack for my 2013 Vaquero: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-Vaq...-/230893406832 I chose the slotted version. The skull version and the 8 ball with flames version were too bling for me. This should help with luggage space for my upcoming trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway. I plan on putting a large dry bag on the pillion seat http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch using a Saddlemen Versa Mount system http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...T.ac=SLIsearch and then the rack should hold my tent, air mattress and two sleeping bags. The hard bags should hold my stove, mess kits, camera, tablet and my Taurus Judge (cause you never know!). What else would you all take? We will be out for 3-4 weeks. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-02-2013, 10:10 PM	#2
Duff Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 200	I've been thinkin about trying to hunt down who that red vaquero belongs to on the Wompus Racks website so I can get some dimensions from them to send to my dad to have him make me a rack to support a trunk. I really like the Wompus rack, but its not worth 250 for sure __________________ Duff - 2011 Vaquero Bethany, OK VBA# 02099 Downed Bikers Association#1063
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04-03-2013, 06:40 AM	#4
jd521 Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Westcentral Kansas Posts: 32	I had the exact same setup for my 07' MeanStreak and it did work fairly well. Helps give a little bit of back support. Still have the setup and I'll use it on the Vaquero if and when I need extra storage. I do think you will be fine with that setup. Only concern is and I haven't tried it yet would be if the bag does some moving around it is going to abade the paint . Just have to do a test fit. __________________ Former & proud owner of an 2007 MeanStreak S.E. : Happy Owner of 2012 Candy Lime Green Vaquero VBA #02358
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04-03-2013, 08:12 AM	#5
quad_hunter Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Palgrave, Ontario Canada Posts: 29	I love my Wompus. Made very well, very solid and worth the money ! JMO __________________ 2011 Vaquero - Black 9" Cee Bailey Windshield Mustang Seat Wompus Rack (Quick disconnect tourpak - for those rare occasion's when the wife rides) Avon Grips with Racnray Throttle Mod! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-03-2013, 09:22 AM	#6
RACNRAY Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SOUTH FLORIDA Posts: 1,210	PURTY NICE and seems to be well made. It will surely add to the long-haulability to our Vaquero's, something I just might consider. Thanx for the link and info. RACNRAY __________________ "TRUE HAPPINESS IS IN THE HEART, NOT IN THE OUTSIDE FIXES" WITH OVER 46 YEARS AS A MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN/HI-PO SHOP OWNER I AM A PURVEYOR OF FACT NOT FICTION! "WE LIVE OUR LIVES IN CHAINS NEVER KNOWING WE HAD THE KEY" Last edited by RACNRAY; 04-03-2013 at 09:41 AM.
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04-03-2013, 11:20 AM	#7
Red Rider Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MS Posts: 64	Nice! Thanks for the link. Got me thinking about doing same or similar. Appears to be available only in black powder coated finish. Wonder what it would look like in chrome? What cost to have pieces plated by third party? __________________ Red Rider 2011 Red Vaquero, Aux Driving lights, 14" WIndscreen, V&H Slip-ons with Smartpartz quiet baffles, KQR Passenger Backrest, Grasshopper Driver Back Rest, K-Hwy pegs. VBA #02328 Previous: Vulcan 750 Yamaha 400 Enduro '74 Honda CL 350 (since new, still got it) Sears minibike
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04-03-2013, 08:14 PM	#8
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Howdy Neighbor. Been to Goreville a few times. I would take some tools and a tire plug kit and a CO2 infiltrator and lots of CO2 cartridges. Bob __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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