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Bridgestone Tech Talk => 175 & 200 Talk => Topic started by: BirdUp175 on January 08, 2018, 09:28:21 AM

Title: Bridgestone 175/200 Luggage Rack
Post by: BirdUp175 on January 08, 2018, 09:28:21 AM
Hi Folks,

So I bought my first Bridgestone on New Years day and I have been trying to read as much as possible about them. My good friend from college and forum member, hgzumanity had a couple of Bridgestones a few years ago in Kansas. His Hurricane Scrambler had a really nice luggage rack (as seen in the picture). Is this a dealer optioned rack? are they out there? I'd love to find one for my 175 DT.

 
Title: Re: Bridgestone 175/200 Luggage Rack
Post by: fahrkle on January 08, 2018, 05:46:16 PM
Here is a link on Ebay - it is for sale right now.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-bridgestone-bs175-twin-sport-S799-rear-luggage-rack/352247518471?hash=item5203969507:g:wxEAAOSwOYFaTsrg&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: Bridgestone 175/200 Luggage Rack
Post by: hgzumanity on January 09, 2018, 06:22:57 PM
I found it for you, cuz. Turns out its a Yamaha rack. You would just have to make the brackets that go from the turn signal mounts to the license plate bracket.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/75-Yamaha-DT-175-Rear-Rack-Luggage-original-used-vintage/292399805871?hash=item441462f5af:g:gtgAAOSwhqhaJtuC&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: Bridgestone 175/200 Luggage Rack
Post by: BirdUp175 on January 10, 2018, 05:48:39 AM
That’s awesome! Thanks for the link. I think for $22 shipping, one could send this to europe... gotta love eBay
Title: Re: Bridgestone 175/200 Luggage Rack
Post by: OldSwartout on January 10, 2018, 09:16:47 AM
I used a Yamaha rack on my 350 for years, rear support was by 2 pieces of electrical conduit, ends flattened and hose clamped to the rear frame loop. Even mounted a small trunk on it.   I finally took it off and switched to a small magnetic tank bag. The bag is good for spare plugs, water bottles, hat, etc.
Title: Re: Bridgestone 175/200 Luggage Rack
Post by: BirdUp175 on January 10, 2018, 09:26:36 AM
I think this Yamaha luggage rack looks really good. it compliments the lines of the bike well too. hgzumanity and I talked about it on the phone last night. two chrome tubes flattened on each end with a hole drilled through would make good rear mounts.