Date:         Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:27:02 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Luggage rack tie downs.
Comments: To: Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>
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Not sure if this will help what's being discussed here and though a
bit fussy to fit in, this:

http://www.baydar.ca/images/hardware/snap_hook.jpg

will fit on the luggage rack tie down on my '81 Westy.

That said, I perused a friends '85 Westy and the tie down set up is
slightly different. The space between tie down and rack looks similar
or possibly the same.

Caveat: the worry wart in me thinks that using something like this
might stress the stock tie down. Especially since it's larger. (there
is a luggage rack weight limit specified in the Westy owners manual)
i.e. it's designed for straps only? Then again, many use bungees and
rubber straps with hooks.

I find the above part really useful for "stringing" longer
bungees/straps. It provides options for strapping things down.

Neil.


On 10/16/14, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Volks, I just made some hooks to be able to attach tie downs on the
> original westy luggage rack. Didn't know if I made something new or if
> felder industries already has them? Just some 1/8" thick flat stock with a
> deep J bent in one end and a 1/2" hole on the other???
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy
>


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