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Title: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: elktalker on April 26, 2010, 09:47:00 PM
Got my rack in the mail today.Check it out.
  (http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo292/2008dmaxguy/DSC01226.jpg)
With diesel prices going up this will help we get into the woods for a fraction of the cost. Hopefully latter this year Ill show you a picture with some meat on there.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Outwest on April 26, 2010, 09:53:00 PM
Looks good.
Now for the arrows and quiver.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: KentuckyTJ on April 26, 2010, 09:55:00 PM
Now that's a huntin' rig.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: ron w on April 26, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
I would put that in a PVC tube instead of a sock. I have done the same thing when I bought a bow at a meet or a garage sale. Whatever works!!!
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: elktalker on April 26, 2010, 10:01:00 PM
Cat quiver on back.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: ron w on April 26, 2010, 10:04:00 PM
Sounds good to me!!!! Take them fire roads to the good spots!!!!!
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: David Sapp on April 26, 2010, 11:17:00 PM
Will the rear tire throw much mud/water? A more impervious material in the bow sock might help if you think it'll get wet. The fleece looks as if it is going to get pretty mudded up.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: randy grider on April 26, 2010, 11:39:00 PM
Won't work, that bike is not "traditional". Maybe an old Indian.........
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Zradix on April 27, 2010, 12:31:00 AM
Dude.. That's Sweet!!! Like said above.maybe some more padding and or a plastic bag inside or out of the sock to keep it dry.
Way to Go!!!   :scared:
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: skarcher on April 27, 2010, 12:50:00 AM
Been thinking of doing the same, only on my Harley to go to 3D's. Maybe somebody's got a pic with a street bike? Thinkin' a PVC tube might be the ticket.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: sagebrush on April 27, 2010, 12:51:00 AM
I like XR's. What weight limit does that rack have? I was wondering because I'm always interested in hauling meat. Gary
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Gerardo on April 27, 2010, 02:17:00 AM
This is great!!!! loved it so much I saved the   :thumbsup:   picture
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: cacciatore on April 27, 2010, 02:40:00 AM
For sure you can go farther away with that old XR.I did something like that with my KTM.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Joshua Lee on April 27, 2010, 09:58:00 AM
Here is a pic of my setup with the pvc tube.
(http://i985.photobucket.com/albums/ae340/joshuademetriuslee/roadwarrior1.jpg)
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: elktalker on April 27, 2010, 10:06:00 AM
^^^^
Must be a LEE thing (my last name)
It is a work in progress in my picture it is just fastened with wire ties I am leaning towards a leather pocket I so I can slide it in and out from the back. The rack came from cycleracks.com and he said it would hold 200 lbs.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: bolong on April 27, 2010, 10:43:00 AM
I want to see it with a deer strapped on it.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Tim on April 27, 2010, 12:15:00 PM
Nice guys!

I just got back from the Whittingham shoot on my bike.  I had my td ACS stuffed in my arrow case and strapped to the back along with a host of other gotta haves.

Hey Ron W....thought I'd see you at Whittingham??? Hope you take me up on my offer, you always have a room and a hot meal in PA!  Comes with an archery range for your bow and a garage for your bike! :thumbsup:

Tim
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: elknutz on April 27, 2010, 12:19:00 PM
Darren, now repeat after me... "I will not do a wheelie".  It looks like a great rack, but this has Pat McManus written all over it.  :laughing:
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: CEO on April 27, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
When able, send photo of you standing on seat at full draw chasing buffalo.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: BenBow on April 27, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
Joshua Lee your silverwing brings back good memories. One nice bike.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: bearsfeet on April 27, 2010, 01:14:00 PM
I had that rack on a 06 wr450. They are pretty sweet racks and can haddle heavy loads. ... Man I need to get another dual sport!
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: ron w on April 27, 2010, 01:39:00 PM
Hey Tim....I had 14 things to do that weekend. I was going down but I changed my mind at the last minute. I have gone to Whittingham for the last 3 or four years.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Doc Nock on April 27, 2010, 04:03:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by elknutz:
 It looks like a great rack, but this has Pat McManus written all over it.   :bigsmyl:  

Now that was one twisted man to think up the stuff he wrote!   :laughing:  

All ya'd need is a saddle to put on the deer you drape over the bike so you can ride the deer/bike home!
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: elktalker on April 27, 2010, 06:32:00 PM
Try #2 way better.

  (http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo292/2008dmaxguy/DSC01227.jpg)

I think my next bow will be a take down.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Joshua Lee on April 27, 2010, 07:04:00 PM
Awesome   :clapper:  
Now your ready, makes me want a moto bike.
Crazy ass Leeboys
Josh
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: DannyBows on April 27, 2010, 07:25:00 PM
I rode my old '79 Suzuki GS550L to the Whittingham. I took my Zipper 3pc LB, so it strapped down easy in a case. I did get a lot of second looks on the road though at my side stalker quiver full of very bright fletching bungeed to the side of my pack. It's got a back-rest with luggage rack so I can strap a bunch of gear on it. I will have my '78 GS750 ready for Denton Hill, along with a small trailer. I gave-up on cars last year and only ride bikes now.
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: MikeS on April 27, 2010, 07:39:00 PM
My takedown recurve fits in the trunk on my 98 Goldwing.  I bungee the arrows to my trunk rack and I am off to the shoots!
Mike
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: ron w on April 27, 2010, 08:02:00 PM
That's more like it,way to go!!!
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Zradix on April 27, 2010, 08:39:00 PM
THAT IS COOOOOL!!!!!!
I'm not sure if it looks like some BA exhaust or an anti-tailgater device (bazooka)
SWEET
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Zmonster on May 01, 2010, 08:54:00 AM
I have that same rack. Its great. It was designed to haul Elk quarters out the back woods.

(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j59/caseycapaz/TOR%20Tags/DSCN1832.jpg)
(http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j59/caseycapaz/TOR%20Tags/DSCN1831.jpg)
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: PAPA BEAR on May 01, 2010, 02:01:00 PM
love those dual purpose bikes.been wanting another one for a while.i have been looking at the 1100's.great riding across the high desert on one,after dark she gets a little cold though.like the pvc great idea.who makes the rack?
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Ssamac on May 01, 2010, 02:18:00 PM
Will the heat from the exhaust pipes be a problem? Both rigs seem to have the bow pretty close to the engine and exhaust. YOu can get a pretty bad burn on those things if you touch them.
The PVC tube keeps sounding better and better.

sam
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Zmonster on May 01, 2010, 03:11:00 PM
Rack is made by  http://www.cycleracks.com/
I haven't tried any bow mounting on mine. Currently just used as a commuter. I do have a takedown longbow if I did want to travel with. Shouldn't be an issue to lash it down on the rack or on top of the luggage
Title: Re: Long Bow on a Motorcycle (try #2)
Post by: Bonebuster on May 01, 2010, 09:45:00 PM
Cool thumper.

Saving gas, and hauling...backstraps.  :bigsmyl: