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Yamaha Tech Originally the Yamaha XT600 Tech Forum, due to demand it now includes all Yamaha's technical / mechanical / repair / preparation questions.

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Old 31 Oct 2004
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Rack for 03 xt600e

Hi peep's,
I am looking for a rear rack for my xt600e. Ideally available in the U.K . I have looked all over and have so far ben unsuccessful. I know a few of the one's mentioned on here have been from germany but unfortunately i dont have the money for that.
Any help would be much appreciated , cheers
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Go see your friendly yamaha dealer.. when i had an XTe '03 i looked into hepco becker and others, but the original yammie rack offered most bang for the buck (half the price of the HB, also has a built in U lock holder) only con is a crappy powdercoating, it flakes off minutes after you install it
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i think its about £65/70? touratech do one too, but i dont know how much. if the yam one has a dodgy finish then i suggest waiting till it looks ropey then sandblasting it and getting it plated with something or painting properly

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Why not get some custom made ones?

I had mine made by Colin Smith: 01895251145 last year and they rock.

See http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb...ML/000369.html
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Hi
The Yamaha rack is ok. I have been using one for the past couple of years on my XT 600e. The finish is not bullet proof by any means but mine still looks fine despite a few worn patches here and there.

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Cheers guy's ,Think i may have to pop down to my local yammie dealer and order one . Any ideas how much they are?
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