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Ah! I was wrong. It doesn't look like it'd fit but using the points squarenoise suggested got the low riders perfectly level. Just going to run these with an actual handlebar bag and drop the rando bag for now. Loctite will be applied regardless.

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Originally Posted by polymorphself (Post 22850044)

Hmm. A few things:

- The Nitto rack is indeed level, as mentioned the bike is hanging downwards on the rack, giving the allusion that it isnt.
- Looks like I'll be able to get my hands on a handlebar bag before I leave, so I'm going to drop the Nitto rack and utilize the handlebar bag.
- As for the lowrider racks, There's no way to utilize the mid fork mount and fork eyelets to get these perfectly level. The only option is to have the top slanting down towards the bike as shown here. Seems odd given the era of the bike and the rack, and that they are essentially designed for each other. I've used this rack before and just assumed the angle was ok. Unless someone is seeing something here that I'm not:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...cc335bf1c.jpeg

The double slot was designed for using with an attachment that wraps around a fork without an eyelet brazed onto it (see above Blackburn package graphic).

Considering that, their placement here seems quite a distance away from being centered on the fork.

On the other hand, the old rule applies. If t works, it rides.

Keep in mind, some judicious bending of the rack's dropout stay can usually be done to achieve desired results.

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Originally Posted by polymorphself (Post 22850066)

Show us a pic? I have a set of these meself and have been struggling to get them to mount level while using the pre drilled holes in the upper plate. Thanks!