Wanted - Maple Farkles pillion rack for 2014-19 RT

[garr2]

garr2 said:
I just received word that Maple Farkles is back in business under the management of Jim Hatch.
I sent off an enquiry about getting a pillion mounted rack and am awaiting a reply.

Ian
Ever get a response from Jim?

I emailed Jim Hatch (or I thought I did) a week ago. While I have not had a reply I have just now emailed him again through a different email address ([email protected]) I found after digging through some pages on the Maple Farkles website. I'll see what happens.

 

[Marc11]

Thanks.

 

[garr2]

I emailed Jim Hatch (or I thought I did) a week ago. While I have not had a reply I have just now emailed him again through a different email address ([email protected]) I found after digging through some pages on the Maple Farkles website. I'll see what happens.

It's been a week now since I sent an email to [email protected] ............ crickets!

 

[garr2]

Heard from Jim Hatch today. So anyone wanting to enquire about Maple Farkles farkles could send him an email. The email I received today came from [email protected]
Apparently they are experiencing problems with the other email address I referred to in an earlier post.
But give [email protected] a go.

I'm going to have a lie down!

Ian

 

[cacomly]

Heard from Jim Hatch today. So anyone wanting to enquire about Maple Farkles farkles could send him an email. The email I received today came from [email protected]
Apparently they are experiencing problems with the other email address I referred to in an earlier post.
But give [email protected] a go.

I'm going to have a lie down!

Ian

Glad to hear he was able to contact you

 

[garr2]

garr2 said:
I just received word that Maple Farkles is back in business under the management of Jim Hatch.
I sent off an enquiry about getting a pillion mounted rack and am awaiting a reply.

Ever get a response from Jim?

After a lot of chasing I finally heard from Jim in mid October. I confirmed my order for a pillion mounted luggage rack .... and am still waiting.
Has anyone ordered and received anything from Jim since he took over in Aug. '19?

Ian

 

[Marc11]

After a lot of chasing I finally heard from Jim in mid October. I confirmed my order for a pillion mounted luggage rack .... and am still waiting.
Has anyone ordered and received anything from Jim since he took over in Aug. '19?

Ian

I was able to get a few small items from Jim a month or so ago. Took a bit of follow up but eventually I got what I needed.

 

[SeabeeCapt]

After a lot of chasing I finally heard from Jim in mid October. I confirmed my order for a pillion mounted luggage rack .... and am still waiting.
Has anyone ordered and received anything from Jim since he took over in Aug. '19?

Ian

No!

 

[garr2]

After 4 months of chasing I am giving up on the resurrected Maple Farkles and Jim Hatch.
While I understand that life can get in the way of business, it's pointless me hoping to get a Maple Farkles pillion mounted luggage rack.

Ian

 

[SeabeeCapt]

Ian,
If you find a source let me know? The main topic indicates 2014-2019? I believe the 2019 configuration is different/changed. I gave up last year on any Maple Farkles solution, but was hoping.
Robert

 

[Marc11]

Sadly the days of ready made aux tank mounting systems may be gone and we seem to be left to our own devices for solutions.

 

[Tep_52]

If only we could get our hands on maples designs

 

[Marc11]

Agreed.

 

[Tep_52]

I finally gave up and just designed my own pillion rack for the Harley so that I could make it to Jacksonville with auxiliary tank in place

 

[Greg Rice]

I know two of us who had a Maple Farkle AUX tank for a 2016 and 2017 BMW RT. I think that is the only two Mike made.

 

[Greg Rice]

Drawings of the AUX tank.

 

[SeabeeCapt]

Greg,
I’m not sure how many were made, but after several unsuccessful attempts to have a seat rack made I gave up and that’s when I asked about buying yours. Which you sold with the bike to Paul, I believe.
Robert

 

[Greg Rice]

Greg,
I’m not sure how many were made, but after several unsuccessful attempts to have a seat rack made I gave up and that’s when I asked about buying yours. Which you sold with the bike to Paul, I believe.
Robert

Did you reach out to Paul Tong? He may be willing to sell the AUX tank at this point as he has been doing a lot of two riding. I will send you a PM.

 

[Greg Rice]

I am sure I have mentioned this before but I recommend Boyd Welding in Florida. they make great tanks at great prices. They have made 5 AUX tanks for

http://www.boydwelding.com/

 

[SeabeeCapt]

Greg,
I haven’t reached out to Paul, figured he was using it. I actually only want the seat rack portion. I’m not doing long enough rides to require an aux tank anymore. Thanks for the information and help.
Robert