Screw This !!!!

I'm after searching 3 counties for bolts to hold my new Automotive Machine and Supply tail rack. No luck. You would think they could spare 4 bolts for $125 tail rack! Just curious, does the Promoto rack come with bolts?

It's a little disconcerting too that nobody carries those long skinny suckers required to fix a tail rack thru the rear fender to fixed nuts in the tail assembly .... mmmmm .... good idea??

Automotive Machines is getting an earful Monday. Am I wrong to expect bolts to come with a tail rack?

I would be a little peeved if I didnt get any hardware!!

gatorfan wrote:

I'm after searching 3 counties for bolts to hold my new Automotive Machine and Supply tail rack. No luck. You would think they could spare 4 bolts for $125 tail rack! Just curious, does the Promoto rack come with bolts?

It's a little disconcerting too that nobody carries those long skinny suckers required to fix a tail rack thru the rear fender to fixed nuts in the tail assembly .... mmmmm .... good idea??

Automotive Machines is getting an earful Monday. Am I wrong to expect bolts to come with a tail rack?

gatorfan,

I never know whether to expect hardware or not. I won't weigh in on that part. I have a PMB rack and while it wasn't a perfect kit, it's very good and I like the installed result.

My PMB tail rack came with bolts and spacers. 2 long spacers, 2 somewhat shorter. Somehow, I got 1 spacer that was an oddball and had to shim it with a washer. No big deal; just not a perfect kit.

Also, the anodizing or powder coating on the PMB rack seems to me to be a bit soft. It's worn through the coating in a couple of places just from bungee hooks. This isn't a criticism, really, just wanted you to know.

I personally think tail racks take a beating and will show some marks. 'Salright with me.

Otherwise, I like the light weight and the strength of the PMB rack a lot. Especially on our "ultralight" bikes.

The PMB kit also came with nylock nuts. I assumed those were to be used as locking nuts from underneath after the rack is on. Seems to work fine.

I used a little silicone sealer where the spacers go through the rear fender so mud doesn't migrate up under the rack where it's hard to clean out.

The fender is marked with 4 drill spots on the back. Take care or step drill or whatever to prevent drill drift. This can get you a better alignment for the hardware.

Artoo

gatorfan wrote:

Automotive Machines is getting an earful Monday. Am I wrong to expect bolts to come with a tail rack?

Both the ProMoto and the Flatland Racing come with hardware. Come to think of it, every farkle I've ever gotten has come with hardware. I'd guess they just forgot to ship it.

malibu_dan wrote:

Both the ProMoto and the Flatland Racing come with hardware. Come to think of it, every farkle I've ever gotten has come with hardware. I'd guess they just forgot to ship it.

Nope. They sent me an e-mail ... "all bikes are different" so they don't ship bolts. WTF? This rack is bike specific. I'll just order some. I've got a mod planned for this attachment anyway.

Automotive Machine and Supply wrote:

All the rear luggage racks are CNC machined from 6061 heat treated
aluminum and feature a natural matte finish, and come with 4
aluminum mounting spacers. Mounting bolts are not included.
Stainless bolts are available at www.mcmaster.com/#socket-cap-screws

Taken off there web site. Did they just add that?

inspector wrote:

Automotive Machine and Supply wrote:

All the rear luggage racks are CNC machined from 6061 heat treated
aluminum and feature a natural matte finish, and come with 4
aluminum mounting spacers. Mounting bolts are not included.
Stainless bolts are available at www.mcmaster.com/#socket-cap-screws

Taken off there web site. Did they just add that?

My bad then. That info was probably there and I never saw it. Still odd though not to include bolts to fit OEM.

I'm gonna reinforce the subframe/tailight assembly where the rack attaches to anyway so I can throw some sturdier bolts.

I feel yeah. I think it's piss poor not to include the bolts

gatorfan, can you comment on how much your rack weighs? Thanks.

chkMINUS wrote:

gatorfan, can you comment on how much your rack weighs? Thanks.

AMS Tri-Square Rack: 22 ounces.