Identify this rack

[Tugela]

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/2018465221.html

Looks like a SD from this picture but I have heard of lower-quality replicas. Photo is not that great. I emailed the seller with questions and request for close-up photos.

If I go look at this in person are there any special things to look for that would positively identify it as a SD? Mounting hardware, stamp, etc. I suppose I could take a few photos myself and post them up for the wise minds of Dweb to analyze.

Photo attached in case the ad expires.

 

[D Chapman]

Get a better picture of the clamps.

 

[nosivad_bor]

the way it bends over the windshield looks like the complicated SD style bends, most, if not every. knock off ive seen cheats with the feet clamps like danny said and the bends over the windshield.

 

[peter sherman]

looks sd 2 me the eyebrows & placement of the bars ........... BUT Mr. bor is THE rack man!

 

[Tugela]

Thoughts appreciated, thanks for saving me from buying junk. Will check it out in person.

 

[LRflip]

Get a better picture of the clamps.

Specifically the bumps where the clamps cover the tubing.

The clamps should not be straight, they should have a bump right in the middle where the Allen bolt comes up vertical from the bottom.

If it's got that, chances are you've got the real thing.

As far as a "cheap knock off".....so what?

Just don't pay for it as if it's an SD rack but, still buy it.

I had a girl try to sell me an NWP rack thinking it was an SD rack. She told me it was perfect so I told her I would give her $600 for it sight unseen.

When I got to see it, I noticed the clamps, shape, style difference and then a big fat NWP sticker on the back. I promptly filled her in on what it was and only took half of the cash I had brought out of my pocket and said this is the best I can do.

She walked away with $300 and I walked away with a new NWP rack....

Now don't get me wrong, I didn't keep it for any more than 48 hours but, It was a rack for $300 nonetheless.

 

[varova87]

Now don't get me wrong, I didn't keep it for any more than 48 hours but, It was a rack for $300 nonetheless.

Hey, 48 hours is good for you.

Next time you have a sub $500 D1 rack, let me know.

 

[jrose609]

Hey, 48 hours is good for you.

Next time you have a sub $500 D1 rack, let me know.

No sh$t!!!! This Hannibal has set a serious record.

 

[knewsom]

gah, I was hoping for boobies.

 

[I HATE PONIES]

gah, I was hoping for boobies.

Here ya go!:bigok:

 

[discopedro]

Them some nice back tittays!!

 

[varova87]

Here ya go!:bigok:

Them boobs ain't got no nips!

 

[jgdisco2]

No sh$t!!!! This Hannibal has set a serious record.

umm..he hasnt sold it already has he???? or have i missed something?

 

[jrose609]

umm..he hasnt sold it already has he???? or have i missed something?

hahahha. no. I was referring to the amount of time he has actually owned it He has kept this one a long time.

 

[jgdisco2]

haha ok i was about to say dang i go away to URE for the weekend and hes already moved on

 

[LRflip]

haha ok i was about to say dang i go away to URE for the weekend and hes already moved on

I am seriously contemplating an offer...but, haven't made any moves yet.

Im trying to decide on lights.

I thought I had those 4000's for sure but, turned out Jonathan had my money burning in his pocket.

I don't know if I could have made the 4000's work anyways.

 

[varova87]

I don't know if I could have made the 4000's work anyways.

On the hannibal?:ack:

I really want that hannibal. But with this XD, I kinda want to hold out for a low rack and go all original.

 

[jrose609]

I am seriously contemplating an offer...but, haven't made any moves yet.

Im trying to decide on lights.

I thought I had those 4000's for sure but, turned out Jonathan had my money burning in his pocket.

I don't know if I could have made the 4000's work anyways.

Dude, you're contemplating an offer? You know I should have right of first refusal!

 

[LRflip]

Dude, you're contemplating an offer? You know I should have right of first refusal!

The thing is with the offer I am contemplating, it's a once in a rovers lifetime type offer.

With the rack I have, you keep it forever.

With the rack I'm contemplating getting, you put it in the house and treat it like part of the family.

 

[jgdisco2]

The thing is with the offer I am contemplating, it's a once in a rovers lifetime type offer.

With the rack I have, you keep it forever.

With the rack I'm contemplating getting, you put it in the house and treat it like part of the family.

that must be some rack