NE0 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Hi guys I bought my DT as a winter commuter bike, Its being well used in all weathers, and I've clocked up over 280 miles already and I've only had it for 6 weeks. Now I'm looking at putting a rear rack on it for my works bag and chain etc, might even put a removeable topbox, but first i need a rack. I guess the chance of finding a new one specifically for the MX will be remote, nonetheless I thought I'd ask. Does anyone know if a another rack for another bike just happens to fit? or is it a case of make your own/DIY? or any other ideas. I found this photo on the net, i don't think it looks too bad at all. However, before anyone says don't do it, use a rucksack etc, my bikes not going to shows or anything. Its stricty a working bike, it's unlikely to go green laning, and i've had enough of my rucksack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted March 17, 2011 Moderator Share Posted March 17, 2011 Rare as NEO However I managed to get myself one last year, mine is a 'Tower' products brand and dates back to the early 80's. I have only seen one other on ebay since I bought mine. DTMX's are popular in France so it might be worth a look on ebay or leboncoin on Francais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE0 Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Well no luck getting an original, one did come up on ebay recently i did have a bid but it went for a bit more than I wanted to pay (Got a feeling that was you selling paul ) I kept up a fruitless search on ebay, but in the end decided to 'modify' one I purchased a buy it now rack for a Skyteam ST for £12 being black it meant I didn't have to worry about any chrome. I promptly cut off the fixing brackets and set about fabricating a pair of new arms with my MIG welder. Keen eyes will have noticed I also fitted a helmet lock, my DT was missing the original one and on ebay a NOS one was over £50. However, i purchased one for a XS250 for £15 and fabricated a mount for it welded onto one of the arms. A quick respray later and I think it looks ok........what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted May 19, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 19, 2011 Yeah that was mine NEO, as expensive as you think it was I broke even on it! Thats a neat little rack you modified there it reminds me of the DTMX's in France, they had genuine yamaha racks available to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Cracking job neo" i like that year of Mx175, nice colour scheme,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted May 19, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 19, 2011 Lovely job on the rack, not a fan of helmet locks myself after coming back to my bike outside work to find some arsehole had broken an egg into it. I had the best of it though, they had used the one on the bike behind mine as a urinal Never used one since, my helmet stays with me unless i can leave it safe no mater how much of a pain in the arse it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE0 Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 ...and now with GIVI removeable topbox in matching colour scheme! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEV Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 ...and now with GIVI removeable topbox in matching colour scheme! Looking nice that mate, you've just inspired me to look at my frame and see if I can add four lugs on it so I can have a top box on back of mine, good for fishing dead bodies,etc, mind you I'm thinking of fabricating those latch pins you have on trailor backs, to make it ultra quick release, daft question, but does it add much drag? i.e less economical as a Thule roofbox, car rack,does on a car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE0 Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 daft question, but does it add much drag? well, it's been a bit of a windy day today! I certainly was aware of the top box on the back, but as regards to 'drag'. No i don't think it does that much. After all its not like having a pillion on the back. ....But it was great not to have to ride with the rucksack on, which is the main reason for putting it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philmountains Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 yeh I think youve made a real good job of that,and saved yourself a few quid carnt be bad,have same thought if I ever get DT finished for camping gear etc... will keep eye out for XS lock, as you say genuine dt bloody dear all the best Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bry21658 Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 try this,it's an american site iv'e just had sent over its called ,www.speed and sport inc . any probs email me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted February 16, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 16, 2013 Been after one of these for ages, nice n low, nice n neat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE0 Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Very Nice indeed......Is it Yamaha or aftermarket, and was it specific to the DTMX range or did it fit others? Either way, thats a great find you have there,................ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted February 16, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 16, 2013 yeah NEO it's aftermarket and for DTMX's, It came from France, I chased a few over time but most are reluctant to post to UK...just had to persevere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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