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New Reid Rack -- Discussion and Progress
Written by lcshepp on 10/25/2004 at 06:07 am

Hi Coasters,

Fred and Kevin wrote:

> goldwingman@... (Fred Seyfarth) revealed to the universe on
> Monday, October 25, 2004:
>
>>>The [Givi] rack plate still blocks the lines of the bike because
>>>it is so solid because of being made of reinforced plastic.
>>
>>
>
>When were they made of plastic? Mine has the distinct "plink" and harsh
>feel of steel, not to mention the sheer weight. Since installing the
>Givi rack, the trunk strut isn't capable of lifting to the end of it'stravel
with help.
>
I saw Kevin's rack yesterday and it appears to be cast aluminum to me
(rather than steel) but certainly not plastic, even reinforced...
Definite metallic sound to it. And feel to it.

Did they change it, Fred?

Or?

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