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    It's time for something different; so, I'm turning my '56 KHK into a sports tourer. By its very nature, it is sporty. All I have to do is slap period correct bags and rack on it so that it can haul enough stuff to be a tourer. Fortunately, I have the bags and mounting bracket. They are rough, but serviceable.

    My questions are:
    What does a period correct luggage rack look like for this model with the correct dual seat?
    Where can I acquire such a luggage rack?
    George Tinkham
    Springfield, IL
    www.virmc.com
    AMCA # 1494
    1941 Indian 841
    1948 Indian Chief
    1956 H-D KHK
    1960 CH
    1964 BMW R69S
    1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
    1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

  • #2
    The factory luggage rack will not fit with the dual seat. I have never seen an aftermarket rack that does. I suspect you will have to fabricate something to fit.
    Robbie
    Robbie Knight Amca #2736

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    • #3
      check the late sixties or seventies sportster. there was one that stuck out the back.

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      • #4
        http://www.flickr.com/photos/15267931@N04/7466899254/

        Here is one on a 1969, good luck trying to find one. It is a factory piece. It's the best pic I have hope this helps.
        Last edited by murph; 06-29-2012, 10:50 AM.
        1959 XLCH

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        • #5
          '56 KHK luggage rack for dual seat version

          I found a Harley parts book showing luggage racks for K/Sportster models. Unfortunately, this website will not let me attach a .pdf file of those items. The stock numbers are 53404-54 (flat steel) and 53405-69 (tube) I have seen the flat steel version, but not the tube type. The tube model seems to be right for the '56 KHK. Now, all I have to do is find one! Any suggestions?
          George Tinkham
          Springfield, IL
          www.virmc.com
          AMCA # 1494
          1941 Indian 841
          1948 Indian Chief
          1956 H-D KHK
          1960 CH
          1964 BMW R69S
          1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
          1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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          • #6
            coolbreeze,
            There is only one luggage rack for the KH/KHK, and it is the flat steel bolted up type.
            Note the numbers you posted. The last two digits of any H-D part number are the first year it was used, or the year before, when it was designed. Any part with a -69 number did not exist until Ks were just a distant memory!
            Robbie
            Robbie Knight Amca #2736

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            • #7
              I am having a flat steel/tube hybrid luggage rack fabricated for the KHK. To me, it looks like it belongs on the bike. I imagine purists will disagree. When it is finished, I'll post before and after photos. The base rack came off of a '90s something Softtail.
              George Tinkham
              Springfield, IL
              www.virmc.com
              AMCA # 1494
              1941 Indian 841
              1948 Indian Chief
              1956 H-D KHK
              1960 CH
              1964 BMW R69S
              1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
              1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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              • #8

                The side sheet metal will be cut straight and bungee hook holes may be added to make it more functional. I am trying to get Photobucket to load the photo of how the luggage rack looked at the swap meet before it was modified. If Photobucket ever gets its act together, I will share that photo also. When the luggage rack is complete, I'll post the final photos.
                George Tinkham
                Springfield, IL
                www.virmc.com
                AMCA # 1494
                1941 Indian 841
                1948 Indian Chief
                1956 H-D KHK
                1960 CH
                1964 BMW R69S
                1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
                1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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                • #9




                  This is what the luggage rack looked like when purchased at a swap meet. The curved sides followed the curve of the rear fender of the big twin Harley to which it was designed to be attached. Once we shave down the sides so it looks more like the 1956 rack, this should look pretty sweet on the KHK. Note that the supports have been cut off and new supports attached at a different angle.

                  The sticker on the rack says not to exceed 10 pounds. What rubbish! I put it on the floor, and it supported my weight (~190#) easily.
                  George Tinkham
                  Springfield, IL
                  www.virmc.com
                  AMCA # 1494
                  1941 Indian 841
                  1948 Indian Chief
                  1956 H-D KHK
                  1960 CH
                  1964 BMW R69S
                  1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
                  1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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                  • #10
                    I think it is finished:


                    Comments?
                    George Tinkham
                    Springfield, IL
                    www.virmc.com
                    AMCA # 1494
                    1941 Indian 841
                    1948 Indian Chief
                    1956 H-D KHK
                    1960 CH
                    1964 BMW R69S
                    1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
                    1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

                    Comment


                    • #11






                      New bags and newly fabricated luggage rack. Just got the bike back from having the top end overhauled. It makes more noise, but has more horsepower. When you think about it, the KHK option makes sense if one plans on carrying camping gear, luggage, etc. Rear pegs had to be removed to accommodate the new exhaust system.
                      George Tinkham
                      Springfield, IL
                      www.virmc.com
                      AMCA # 1494
                      1941 Indian 841
                      1948 Indian Chief
                      1956 H-D KHK
                      1960 CH
                      1964 BMW R69S
                      1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
                      1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Coolbreeze View Post
                        I think it is finished:


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                        Hello,
                        Looks great to me. I think you did a fine job indeed, a job very well done!
                        Ryan

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                        • #13
                          Good looking motorcycle. Nice work on the rack, form and function.
                          Kyle Oanes AMCA # 3046

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                          • #14
                            Gotta tell ya: It feels strange having guys tell me I have a nice rack!
                            George Tinkham
                            Springfield, IL
                            www.virmc.com
                            AMCA # 1494
                            1941 Indian 841
                            1948 Indian Chief
                            1956 H-D KHK
                            1960 CH
                            1964 BMW R69S
                            1966 Honda Touring Benly (aka "150 Dream")
                            1984 Moto Guzzi V65Sp

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