transporting long guns on motorcycle

imacgyver · Jun 6, 2011

I used to ride and own a motorcycle, but it only lasted one year in Oklahoma - then I realized that this state is not made for motorcycles.

redneck1861 · Jun 7, 2011

taymoor said:
Golden. Can we get a mod to put this under his avatar? :lol: :lol: :lol: I'm just kidding JP. You're going to be so jealous if I actually do this. You'll likely sell your car and make a similar rack to carry your AK.

I will have nothing to do with making an AK rack. lol

imacgyver · Jun 7, 2011

jealous of the AK? I see how you are

taymoor · Jun 7, 2011

Justin. Included is a picture of my bikes grab handle. The rack would have to attach in place of this, but it wouldn't be a problem as it would be screwed directly into the sub-frame. From there, I picture a small luggage rack with a detachable gun holder on each side. Doable? I'd make it worth your while

If so, what days would be best for you? And where is the best place to get supplies?

imacgyver · Jun 7, 2011

You should go with one that sits between your legs like them cowboys used in the old west

taymoor · Jun 7, 2011

JP aka iMacGyver said:
You should go with one that sits between your legs like them cowboys used in the old west

I've already got as much gun as anybody needs there

imacgyver · Jun 7, 2011

You running a .22 short?

taymoor · Jun 7, 2011

nope... .22 LR

Give credit where credit is due :angry:

taymoor · Jun 7, 2011

by the way, JP. I can already tell that Burk is mad that you beat him to that one.

imacgyver · Jun 7, 2011

I'm more of a .22 magnum myself. Beat Burk again

redneck1861 · Jun 7, 2011

taymoor said:
Justin. Included is a picture of my bikes grab handle. The rack would have to attach in place of this, but it wouldn't be a problem as it would be screwed directly into the sub-frame. From there, I picture a small luggage rack with a detachable gun holder on each side. Doable? I'd make it worth your while If so, what days would be best for you? And where is the best place to get supplies?

It is kinda doable, the problem will be on the right side of the bike, the exhaust is in the way. It can be extended to the outside of the exhaust, but then it will put weight to far away from the wheels and the bike will be harder to keep balanced. Also I am not sure if there are any laws, that would keep you from putting something that far off of the bike.

Are you wanting the gun rack's removable? as in only putting them on when you transport long guns? You would want to get a couple hard rifle cases, if you put just the rifle on a steel rack, it will mess up the finish.

What kind of bike is it? I can look up the deminisions if I know the year make and model.

imacgyver · Jun 7, 2011

All you need is a trailer hitch and a mini trailer covered or caged.

taymoor · Jun 7, 2011

it is a 2004 honda 599. There is no law about having things hanging out away from the bike. i.e. saddlebags. My plan is to have the gun rest on one of THESE or something similar. The two ATV gun racks will be attached to a piece of steel that will detach from the bike via two bolts. I am always open to input from more experienced fabricators (anyone).

pyplynr · Jun 7, 2011

Why not build something like this ---> linky

imacgyver · Jun 7, 2011

Me likey

This looks good too

taymoor · Jun 7, 2011

pyplynr said:
Why not build something like this ---> linky

Money becomes the issue there. Although it is freaking awesome. I'd be the coolest guy in town.

pyplynr · Jun 7, 2011

I bet you could build it for a couple hundo. Looks to me like some square tubing and a wheel off a small bike out of the scrapyard. Could use it to carry more than guns also.

taymoor · Jun 7, 2011

pyplynr said:
I bet you could build it for a couple hundo. Looks to me like some square tubing and a wheel off a small bike out of the scrapyard. Could use it to carry more than guns also.

I'll have to refer to my welder about this. But this could be very promising.