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Scaggs Aluminum Billet Racks for your Dual-Sport Motorcycle Published in: Gear Prior to receiving the Scaggs Aluminum Billet Rack at our office, ADVMoto’s Project CRF 250L was equipped with an eBay rack (yes, sometimes even we use cheapo parts). The problem was that it mounted to the bike using the same bolts that held on the seat. The off-brand kit came with spacers that would fall out of place every time we needed to access the battery or fuel controller. While the eBay rack offered great rigidity, it was overkill for our needs and the thought of having to chase those spacers around the garage kept us procrastinating to do maintenance that involved us getting under the seat. Initially we were looking for a rack that was smaller and simpler in design, but what we received was something much more refined. The Aluminum Billet Rack by Scaggs Moto Designs is offered in two sizes – big or slim. We opted for the slim mainly because how sleek it looked on Scaggs’ website. Initial impressions of the rack were extremely positive and the finish is laser precise. In fact, the rack is so visually appealing that it’s almost a shame to stack luggage on top of it. There’s a rough finish to the mount, but that doesn’t really matter since it’ll sit under the tail fairing, out of sight. The entire kit weighs a feathery 1lb 9oz, much lighter than our previous system.Scaggs provided us with simple and clear directions for installation, including a “tape-on” template of where to drill through the tail fairing. Modifying bodywork means installing this rack takes a commitment to keep it on, or be left with holes in your fender. However, once it’s installed, the low weight, form fitting dimensions and beautiful design nullify any reason to take it off. The project CRF is already equipped with an aftermarket tank and auxiliary tank that helps us get 300 miles between fill-ups. It’s nice to know that if we needed to extend that range, the Scaggs rack is pre-tapped to accept RotoPax mounting for quick and easy removal (the big rack will also accept Givi’s Monokey Top Case). If you’ve got a Wolfman Peak Tail Bag, you’re in luck -- the two are practically made for each other. Besides the CRF 250L, Scaggs Moto Designs currently makes luggage racks for Yamaha WR250R, Suzuki DR250/350/650, Suzuki DRZ400S and SM, KLX250S and SF, with more designs on the way. If you’re looking for a durable luggage rack that that won’t detract from the styling of your bike, the Scaggs Aluminum Billet Rack is your best bet at achieving both form and function. MSRP: $130.00 ScaggsMotoDesigns.com PROS CONS ▲ Beautiful build quality and finish ▼ Drilling through perfectly good fairings ▲ Extremely light weight ▲ Rotopax ready {gallery}ARTICLES/Gear/ScaggsRacks/Gallery{/gallery} More Project CRF 250L Mods:Rally Replica Fairing Kit and TowerGalfer and Bel-Ray Brake UpgradesIMS 3.1 Gallon TankRisk Racing Fusion 2.0 GripsDobeck Performance EJK Fuel ControllerAnti-Gravity 8-Cell BatteryRace Tech Suspension http://ift.tt/2gpklOB
 
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