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Rear Carrier-Rack Wire Style

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kd460

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Can someone tell me the diameter of the metal wire/rod used in this rear carrier? Pic of rack/carrier below.

I am going to guess the 2 outside rails are 1/4 or 5/16 rod and the inner is 3/16 or 7/32? I am going to make one and trying to copy the original as best as I can.

I am a hobby welder and have both a gas mig and oxy acetylene torch set up. Get metal hot enough and it will bend like spaghetti. 😄

The only issue will be finish. My powder coat oven may not be big enough so I may just do an aged and weathered silver paint scheme. My typhoon is a daily rider. Nothing special.

Thank you.


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My measurements show the outside rails are 5/16", the inside rails are 1/4", and the crossbars are 3/16".
 
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