Man, what a rack ....

[The ferret]

Bet you weren't expecting THIS when you read the title of this thread lol

Recieved this tasty tidbit via mail the other day.



It's a Fehling rack made in Germany. Kind of a long story goes with it. I first saw this rack in pictures of Django's CB1100. Now, I'm not a luggage rack kinda guy, but I liked how small it was, and how the vertical part resembled a grab rail from an early Honda CB750 (only with a really small rack attached to it). Decided I wanted one. I tried every Fehling distributor in the country and NO ONE would order this rack for me, not even Touratec. So I pm'd our fellow forum member Django to see if he could get me one. Django offered to obtain the rack for me and then ship it to me. Very generous offer on his part I must say. He only knows me as the Ferret. Anyhow he ordered the rack. A while later he got a message from Fehling that the rack was out of stock (it only fits the EX/Dlx's) and they didn't know when or IF they were going to make any more. RATS! well ok, no rack. No big deal.

A few weeks later he gets another message that they are going to make some more and did he still want it? Yes, I said. Then he called Fehling and found out it could be shipped directly to me. Cool. Paypal transaction completed thanks to my son. Now the wait begins. Django persistantly checks on it and finally recieves word that it has been shipped along with obtaining a DHL tracking number for me. I wait and wait. Wanted it before I left for Florida but it never came. Checked the DHL tracking number and it seemed to be in Germany forever, and then tracking stopped. Since I was gone I had my son driving to my house every day looking for a DHL package on the porch or by the garage. Nope. Finally I pm'd Django and Fehling. Djano advised patience ( he is waiting on an aerostitch roadcrafter from USA). Fehling says their tracking stops in Germany. Then they send me aother message saying that USPS had it and tried to deliver it. Now, I had a stop mail on my US post stuff so just maybe..... Got home Sat night at 9 and at 7:30 am Monday I was down at our local post office (small town post office where they know you). Now they don't open until 9 AM, but Mitzi my awesome mail lady saw me pull in and came over to see what was up. Mitzi are you holding a big box for me? Uh huh, would you like it? Oh yea................. Would you like the rest of your mail too? who cares, just give me the box.

Brother came over today and used 1/2 of Pteros excellent tute to install plus some advice from Django as to which spacers went where etc. Install went quite smoothly. Looks good don't you think?





Big shout out to our buddy Django for going absolutely above and beyond the call of duty in helping a fellow forum member/motorcyclist out. It had to be a pain for him. He even sent me German install instructions and hardware pictures. The whole 9 yards.Django, thanks again, I am in your debt sir.

Anyhow, those going to the rally can see it in person. Pretty sure it's the only one like it in this country.

[Krupator]

I sort of feel inappropriate typing this, but nice rack Ferret! Seriously though, I love the size and the classic look.

[Inhouse Bob]

Looks good. I like that it doesn't cover the light. Subtle.

[CB4ME]

Perfectly proportioned - it adds, not subtracts, from the overall look of your bike.

[Papa Weeley]

I'm not a rack guy, either, but that's a great size - much less obtrusive looking than most others I've seen. Really looks nice!
And kudos to Django!

[capttwb136]

Really looks like it belongs on the bike. Very nice look.

[silverbub]

Great story!...Very fine rack!...Super Nice Guy, Mr. Django!!!...What a Truely: Trusting, Loyal, Helpful Forum Buddy!!..."Rack" Up This as one of the warm & friendly stories!

[Capo]

I generally prefer big racks. But back to motorcycles, that is a perfectly sized rack. I actually have a factory accessory one of similar proportions for my '06 Bonnie, and it really does provide utility without harming the lines of the bike. Your effort, and tat of Django's, was well rewarded.

[Lord Popgun]

Django!

[EmptySea]

Nice rack.