X-pect luggage rack?

TominMO · 10-29-2021, 05:28 PM

Saw this rack for a Tao Tao TBR7, on a bike for sale on Craigslist. It looks like the TBR7 has the same rear rack setup as the Xpect, and is ready to bolt a rack to. Where can I get such a rack from a Lifan parts place? I already checked KPMoto Club and VMC.

mototech77 · 10-31-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TominMO

Saw this rack for a Tao Tao TBR7, on a bike for sale on Craigslist. It looks like the TBR7 has the same rear rack setup as the Xpect, and is ready to bolt a rack to. Where can I get such a rack from a Lifan parts place? I already checked KPMoto Club and VMC.

I second this. I’ve been looking around with no luck as well. I did locate a couple of threaded holes on the underside of the tail section near the back of the passenger handles and got bolts with washers to fit. I plan to attach some s-hooks or fabricate some small brackets so I can at least have something to attach my straps to other than the passenger handles.

China Rider 27 · 10-31-2021, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TominMO

Saw this rack for a Tao Tao TBR7, on a bike for sale on Craigslist. It looks like the TBR7 has the same rear rack setup as the Xpect, and is ready to bolt a rack to. Where can I get such a rack from a Lifan parts place? I already checked KPMoto Club and VMC.

If the Xpect has the same bolt pattern why not try the TBR7 rack? I can tell you the HAWK uses similar staggered attachment points goes 4 inches side to side across on the rear two bolt holes, 5 5/8 to 5 3/4 across the forward most distance and 3 3/4 inches front to back down each side leg. I am betting the TBR7 is the same. If the Xpect measures that, might be worth a chance.

TominMO · 10-31-2021, 12:28 PM

I should have been more clear in my first post, to include buying the TBR7 rack. I did look for it online. but the only place I found that even listed them said out of stock:
https://www.taotaopartsdirect.com/co...tbr7-rear-rack

Thanks for those measurements. I will go measure my rack mounting-screw hole spacing now. Stand by......

EDIT: Got most of the same measurements, except for the width between the two forward holes, which came to 5 1/8". Would you go re-measure that please?

China Rider 27 · 10-31-2021, 01:54 PM

Its 5 5/8 inch center to center across on the holes closest to the seat. Looking at that TBR7 rack appears there is considerable bolt hole size for adjustment.

TominMO · 10-31-2021, 01:58 PM

OK, thanks. The Lifan's front two hole spacing is definitely different then. Still that could be dealt with with a rigged-up bracket

MarkBD · 10-31-2021, 11:55 PM

If you search Lifan Xpect upgrades on this forum you'll find where a guy used a Givi universal top case mount which he modified a bit with a dremel

TominMO · 11-01-2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MarkBD

If you search Lifan Xpect upgrades on this forum you'll find where a guy used a Givi universal top case mount which he modified a bit with a dremel

I bought a top case with a mount that lets the case be removable via a quick-release. But the mounting brackets it comes with assume a normal luggage rack like the one in post #1. I could of course mount the case itself directly to the Xpect's "rack", using longer screws in place of the stock Lifan rack screws, but I would then lose the ability to remove it easily.

Here's the case I got: https://www.amazon.com/Yescom-Motorc...318428&sr=8-12

I could kludge something up, like screwing a 6" long 2x6 to the Xpect "rack", and then mount the case's mount to the 2x6; but I would like a more elegant solution, not a "there I fixed it" solution. See below:

10-31-2021, 12:28 PM	#4
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 2,042	I should have been more clear in my first post, to include buying the TBR7 rack. I did look for it online. but the only place I found that even listed them said out of stock: https://www.taotaopartsdirect.com/co...tbr7-rear-rack Thanks for those measurements. I will go measure my rack mounting-screw hole spacing now. Stand by...... EDIT: Got most of the same measurements, except for the width between the two forward holes, which came to 5 1/8". Would you go re-measure that please? __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Nope, finally retired. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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10-31-2021, 01:58 PM	#6
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 2,042	OK, thanks. The Lifan's front two hole spacing is definitely different then. Still that could be dealt with with a rigged-up bracket __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Nope, finally retired. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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10-31-2021, 01:54 PM	#5
China Rider 27 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: PNW Posts: 985	Its 5 5/8 inch center to center across on the holes closest to the seat. Looking at that TBR7 rack appears there is considerable bolt hole size for adjustment.
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10-31-2021, 11:55 PM	#7
MarkBD Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 9	If you search Lifan Xpect upgrades on this forum you'll find where a guy used a Givi universal top case mount which he modified a bit with a dremel
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