johnny's back!

[johnakay]

just found this site again
thought I'll pop back in and say hello to all those that know me.
been a busy year this year.
I've started to make rack etc for some modern bikes now and they have taken off well. a little slow now but no doubt once crimbo out of the way things will pick up.
just made some rack for the RE5 .
made some a year before last took ages to sell.
here's a picture. if Jess is selling you these then I won't muscle into his territory. I will pop in from time to time. take care.john

[Jess]

John,

Lovely rack... I have one on one of my personal bikes. Great quality, fit and finish.

I do not have a comparable rack, so feel free to offer them here... You won't offfend me!

Glad that you are back, and I hope all is well for you and yours.

Best Regards and happy holidays.

Jess

[SuzukiRE5]

Good to see you back John. Your rack looks to be a really high quality. Thanks for making it available to those who are looking for one.

[johnakay]

one of the chap on here(Tonny) on here lent me a rack to copy off.
all measurements etc are the same as the original.
the rack bit is made out of 8mm round bar .
where as the original one was made from 12mm tube and 10mm round bar.
I'm a process of getting a former made so that I can bend the 12mm tube with out kinking it.
using the 10mm r/bar will add quite a bit off weight to the rail.
once I've made one up I'll know for sure.
the welds are a lot better.
I now use a better quality welding wire and use argon/co2 mix.this improved the welds tremendously. very neat and smooth
the rear brackets are made in the USA.
the bracket are uniform ,10 times better than hand made.
as you can see that the grab rail bit is under slung rather than on top.
these also I make(grab rail).#
if jess sell these then I will not intrude on his market.
as his is his living ,mine is a hobby.
I also make other Suzuki racks/rails ,most 2 strokes.
also I'll soon be making racks for the T20.
so I've got quite a selection of rails etc.
so if you need any racks/rails other than a RE5 just pm me to see if I make what you want or need.

MERRY XMAS TO ALL

[johnakay]

would you guys be interested if I made some thing like this in the picture?(rack)

[steveuk]

Let me know when you make the rack for the T20 got one in bits ready to restore once the weather warms up a bit.

steve