Ventura Rack Cross Member!

03-09-2011, 02:28 PM

Hi all,

Just bought a ventura rack off ebay, went to fit it and the cross member that holds the l-brackets to the frame (runs under the sear behind the lock hole) is missing.

Don't suppose any one has one lying about or still attached that they didn't realise wasn't part of the frame ...

http://www.wenga.net/ellingly/dml/DSC_2808_dml.jpg

Thanks
LB
(could really do with one before Belgium .... )

03-09-2011, 02:32 PM

Alternatively if you can make me one that would also be good

Going to call motohaus on Monday morning to see if they have any as spares

Albie · 03-09-2011, 08:59 PM

What does it actually do Sarah. Need to see a profile of it to see if its flat/round etc hollow.

Yes one could be made no doubt. GT a fairly good welder locally.

03-09-2011, 09:02 PM

Dunno, haven't got one

Albie · 03-09-2011, 09:17 PM

Ventura are not helpful either.

http://www.chainspeed.co.uk/categori...FUcMtAodT0Qq0Q

Cant be hard to make something. What do the L' brackets look like on yours. Hasn't Gadget or J.P got one we can see.

gary tompkins · 03-09-2011, 10:36 PM

Will be difficult to make one without something to copy

Can't you chase ebay seller to see if it still attached to frame - or even ask for a partial refund?

steeevvvooo · 03-09-2011, 11:02 PM

I got a good exploded diagram from the supplier (motohuas) when I was looking for some replacement screws. They were really helpful so hopefully you can get the cross bar cheaply.

Give them a call. I found them surprisingly helpful and customer focused, even though I bought my rack 2nd hand too. Good to get that service in this day and age...

Agree with GT though, hopefully it's still on the sellers bike. If not, as them for some cash back. Good luck.

04-09-2011, 12:03 AM

have already heard back from the seller and they are somewhat embarrassed, they had not realised the part was still attached to the bike and the bike has now been sold on by the dealer. have been offered a full refund. bit will see how it goes with motohaus on Monday.

09-09-2011, 10:36 AM

44.50 squids later I have a crossmember and bolts, just in the nick of time

03-09-2011, 02:28 PM	#1
ladybird Guest Posts: n/a	Ventura Rack Cross Member! Hi all, Just bought a ventura rack off ebay, went to fit it and the cross member that holds the l-brackets to the frame (runs under the sear behind the lock hole) is missing. Don't suppose any one has one lying about or still attached that they didn't realise wasn't part of the frame ... http://www.wenga.net/ellingly/dml/DSC_2808_dml.jpg Thanks LB (could really do with one before Belgium .... )

03-09-2011, 08:59 PM	#3
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	What does it actually do Sarah. Need to see a profile of it to see if its flat/round etc hollow. Yes one could be made no doubt. GT a fairly good welder locally. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

03-09-2011, 09:17 PM	#5
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Ventura are not helpful either. http://www.chainspeed.co.uk/categori...FUcMtAodT0Qq0Q Cant be hard to make something. What do the L' brackets look like on yours. Hasn't Gadget or J.P got one we can see. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

03-09-2011, 10:36 PM	#6
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Will be difficult to make one without something to copy Can't you chase ebay seller to see if it still attached to frame - or even ask for a partial refund? __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

03-09-2011, 02:32 PM	#2
ladybird Guest Posts: n/a	Alternatively if you can make me one that would also be good Going to call motohaus on Monday morning to see if they have any as spares

03-09-2011, 09:02 PM	#4
ladybird Guest Posts: n/a	Dunno, haven't got one

03-09-2011, 11:02 PM	#7
steeevvvooo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bromley Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,512	I got a good exploded diagram from the supplier (motohuas) when I was looking for some replacement screws. They were really helpful so hopefully you can get the cross bar cheaply. Give them a call. I found them surprisingly helpful and customer focused, even though I bought my rack 2nd hand too. Good to get that service in this day and age... Agree with GT though, hopefully it's still on the sellers bike. If not, as them for some cash back. Good luck.

04-09-2011, 12:03 AM	#8
ladybird Guest Posts: n/a	have already heard back from the seller and they are somewhat embarrassed, they had not realised the part was still attached to the bike and the bike has now been sold on by the dealer. have been offered a full refund. bit will see how it goes with motohaus on Monday.

09-09-2011, 10:36 AM	#9
ladybird Guest Posts: n/a	44.50 squids later I have a crossmember and bolts, just in the nick of time