P500 Basket so far Constructive Comments

[sgerksinwi]

Here is my rear basket an attachment to the tubes
Expanded metal or wood bottom is the question
Both have advantages

 

[Admin]

 

[lipcurl]

Nice looking job !

 

[Longbrake500]

Nice work looks good so far.

 

[Jshell3]

View attachment 23777 View attachment 23778 Here is my rear basket an attachment to the tubes
Expanded metal or wood bottom is the question
Both have advantages

Good looking frame. I love that it takes advantage of the full size of the rack.

I say go wood bottom, painted black, for the win!
Mostly bc I've got expanded metal rack bolted to mine that gets leaves and sticks trapped between it and the top of the plastic. Impossible to clear out with a water hose.
A removable wooden bottom would be nice!

 

[Jshell3]

Oh... and I am digging the blue, dude!!!

 

[500oneer]

Rubber cow mat is my suggestion,it will cut down on noise and add some padding. Add it to the sides too and make it a little taller than the frame. Plastic decking would look sweet also,many colors to choose from.

 

[Montecresto]

View attachment 23777 View attachment 23778 Here is my rear basket an attachment to the tubes
Expanded metal or wood bottom is the question
Both have advantages

Wood bottom to cut down on the noise lined with industrial rubber. If you're not going to carry gas/diesel/oil back there horse mat is ok.

 

[Eltobgi]

Looks good! Finish it off with diamond plate painted the same color as your P5

 

[moparornocar]

I say expanded metal, that way mud and crap washes out easier.

 

[Delton]

I say expanded metal, that way mud and crap washes out easier.

X2. Maybe some stained wood side boards Lil Red Express style (you have to be kinda old to get that). Great looking job! One of the nicest rear racks I've seen.

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

I say expanded metal, that way mud and crap washes out easier.

I agree. I have the "Curt" basket with a rubber mat. Works great.

 

[SILVER_ALERT]

Oh... and I am digging the blue, dude!!!

Yep, and the blue ones are faster too.

 

[Ike]

I used expanded metal and sprayed it with that rubberized spray can.Easy to clean
,just should have put a couple more welds on it,get a annoying rattle from it at certain rpms.

 

[ncred02]

OMG that look like cra...!
Mail it to me and start over!

Seriously, Looks good. My next mod. I use the stock rack and its tough getting all the items I travel with strapped down.

I say next mod if I dont sell it and move up the line. I may follow MonteCristo and get a 700 or a 1000.

 

[Montecresto]

View attachment 23777 View attachment 23778 Here is my rear basket an attachment to the tubes
Expanded metal or wood bottom is the question
Both have advantages

I believe that you'll be surprised at the reduction of noise with a solid rear deck, regardless of its composition.

 

[JTW]

I vote expanded metal and a rubber mat.

 

[Gator]

I have some screen made out of some bad a$$ sh_t. It is wet end felt off a paper machine. It is laid over expanded metal. This combination is perfect. It keeps everything in and allows water to drain through. My dog is nice and comfortable.

OH. Basket looks good. You asked for constructive critique. You won't regret adding more bars in the bottom.

 

[Ichybod]

View attachment 23777 View attachment 23778 Here is my rear basket an attachment to the tubes
Expanded metal or wood bottom is the question
Both have advantages

If your rack is going to be permanent, why not remove the original rack and use the original's mounting points for your new rack?