Just returned the Motherwell two up luggage rack (MWL-475). This is the one that attaches to a Harley detachablebackrest. I had ordered the Motherwell rack instead of the Harley sissy bar detachable rack (53011-04) only because it was a bit cheaper and more streamlined. That was a mistake.

The Motherwell design is poor in that it doesn’t allow for variances in tolerance of Harley’s detachable backrest (52933-97B). In my case, one of the mounting blocks simply wouldn’t align (apparently their 2nd redesign). Also, as I looked further at the rack, I noticed a flaw in the chrome plating. After just a small bit of rubbing in that area, I had a section the size of a quarter of flaked off chrome. I returned the rack for a full refund and the customer service folks were very good. But what a disappointing product.

Lesson learned - I should have got the Harley rack in the 1st place.

 

Good to know. I have considered this rack. Mainly because I didn't care for the v logo on the mounting blocks of the HD one. Try one of the net hd sites that offer a 20% discount. IMO

 

Glad I went with the HD rack. I thought about the Motherwell rack too, but when I finally decided to order, they were backordered for a month and I needed my for a trip, so I splurged and got the HD. Thanks for making me feel better about spending the extra $$ on the HD product.