OK, here's the deal with the rack. The one you got from the Honda dealer will not fit. They think the 2013 and 2014 are the same, but that is not correct. If you have a 2014 Deluxe, you need to order the correct rack from Takashi at Samurider. He is great, got me my rack in four days! Strangely enough, the 2013 rack does fit the 2014 Black edition, which has the same aft frame configuration as the 2013. Go figure.
Secondly, I discovered why the installation is such a PIA. DO NOT follow the instructions! Honda would have you insert four big chromed spacers in between the rack and the spools that mate up to the grab rail. I struggled with this for hours before having it dawn on me that the four smaller black spacers need to go in between the frame and the grab rail, and you don't need the big thick spacers at all. When I did it this way it slid right in place. The pictures in the instructions are also mis-leading, as they are missing one bolt that is required on each side. The installation kit has a new rear black steel bracket, you need to install a bolt in the top hole and then install the aft rack bolt into the lower hole.
The original pictures show the rack kicked up a bit, it actually is supposed to lay flatter. Now that I have it installed correctly, Madam Retro tried the passenger seat with the top box in place and she reports it is super comfortable. It also looks much sleeker, with the rack laying level with the top of the seat and sitting about an inch above the tail-light.
I will post some pictures when I get a chance. Popgun helped with instructions on how to put the key cylinder together, now I need to figure out how to assemble the top box lock mechanism.
Since you asked, my garage is known as the "Manshack". It's a 1.5 car garage I designed and built from scratch, with a small workshop/exercise space to the left side. The car has been banished, and I am getting it set up for bikes only. The best investment I made was having a professional grind and prep the floor and lay down the epoxy coat. The prep work makes all the difference. I found a display rack from a hobby shop going out of business to show off all of my childhood Dinky toys. I was inspired by a really excellent Japanese magazine called "Garage Life". It's available for your IPad through Zinio. I'll post a few pictures here.
Here's the photos of the rack correctly installed. You can see it lays flatter and looks a lot better. I also use a First Gear tail pack, it works well with the rack if you don't want to use a top box.
The dolly comes from an outfit called Park 'n Move. They had a display at the Seattle Motorcycle show and I bought one there. it's really great, I drive right into the garage, put it on the centerstand on the dolly, and you can twirl the bike into any spot you want.
(04-30-2014, 11:25 AM)ride4now_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (04-30-2014, 08:06 AM)tbone455_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I just got the Honda rack from my dealer. I don't see how it can be installed wo removing or altering the tail light assembly. The attachment points line up properly but the height of the tail light is the problem. And I feel the rack should be straight horizontal not angeled up.
I'm gonna return it and look for a good quality after market rack.
BTW: NO paperwork or directions for install were provided in the box.
What year and model CB do you have?? I'm not aware of Honda having one yet for the 14 deluxe... and I know for a fact that the rack for the 13 will not fit the 14 deluxe.
What year and model CB do you have?? I'm not aware of Honda having one yet for the 14 deluxe... and I know for a fact that the rack for the 13 will not fit the 14 deluxe.
I just got a 14 DLX last week. When I picked it up he said he just got a list of avail accessories and the rack and heated grips, which were what I wanted are available. So I ordered them. Got the Honda rack in about 5 days.
(05-01-2014, 09:54 AM)tbone455_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (04-30-2014, 11:25 AM)ride4now_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (04-30-2014, 08:06 AM)tbone455_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I just got the Honda rack from my dealer. I don't see how it can be installed wo removing or altering the tail light assembly. The attachment points line up properly but the height of the tail light is the problem. And I feel the rack should be straight horizontal not angeled up.
I'm gonna return it and look for a good quality after market rack.
BTW: NO paperwork or directions for install were provided in the box.
What year and model CB do you have?? I'm not aware of Honda having one yet for the 14 deluxe... and I know for a fact that the rack for the 13 will not fit the 14 deluxe.
What year and model CB do you have?? I'm not aware of Honda having one yet for the 14 deluxe... and I know for a fact that the rack for the 13 will not fit the 14 deluxe.
I just got a 14 DLX last week. When I picked it up he said he just got a list of avail accessories and the rack and heated grips, which were what I wanted are available. So I ordered them. Got the Honda rack in about 5 days.
Tbone if you go back in to that dealership, see if you can get the part number for the chrome instrument cups please.
(05-01-2014, 09:56 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (05-01-2014, 09:54 AM)tbone455_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (04-30-2014, 11:25 AM)ride4now_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (04-30-2014, 08:06 AM)tbone455_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I just got the Honda rack from my dealer. I don't see how it can be installed wo removing or altering the tail light assembly. The attachment points line up properly but the height of the tail light is the problem. And I feel the rack should be straight horizontal not angeled up.
I'm gonna return it and look for a good quality after market rack.
BTW: NO paperwork or directions for install were provided in the box.
What year and model CB do you have?? I'm not aware of Honda having one yet for the 14 deluxe... and I know for a fact that the rack for the 13 will not fit the 14 deluxe.
What year and model CB do you have?? I'm not aware of Honda having one yet for the 14 deluxe... and I know for a fact that the rack for the 13 will not fit the 14 deluxe.
I just got a 14 DLX last week. When I picked it up he said he just got a list of avail accessories and the rack and heated grips, which were what I wanted are available. So I ordered them. Got the Honda rack in about 5 days.
Tbone if you go back in to that dealership, see if you can get the part number for the chrome instrument cups please.
Tbone if you go back in to that dealership, see if you can get the part number for the chrome instrument cups please.
Ok. Will do it tomorrow.
(05-01-2014, 09:59 AM)tbone455_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (05-01-2014, 09:56 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (05-01-2014, 09:54 AM)tbone455_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (04-30-2014, 11:25 AM)ride4now_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (04-30-2014, 08:06 AM)tbone455_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I just got the Honda rack from my dealer. I don't see how it can be installed wo removing or altering the tail light assembly. The attachment points line up properly but the height of the tail light is the problem. And I feel the rack should be straight horizontal not angeled up.
I'm gonna return it and look for a good quality after market rack.
BTW: NO paperwork or directions for install were provided in the box.
What year and model CB do you have?? I'm not aware of Honda having one yet for the 14 deluxe... and I know for a fact that the rack for the 13 will not fit the 14 deluxe.
What year and model CB do you have?? I'm not aware of Honda having one yet for the 14 deluxe... and I know for a fact that the rack for the 13 will not fit the 14 deluxe.
I just got a 14 DLX last week. When I picked it up he said he just got a list of avail accessories and the rack and heated grips, which were what I wanted are available. So I ordered them. Got the Honda rack in about 5 days.
Tbone if you go back in to that dealership, see if you can get the part number for the chrome instrument cups please.
Tbone if you go back in to that dealership, see if you can get the part number for the chrome instrument cups please.
Ok. Will do it tomorrow.
Tbone if you go back in to that dealership, see if you can get the part number for the chrome instrument cups please.
Ok. Will do it tomorrow.
Also...can you post the part number for the rack? My dealer owes me one... with installation. Thanks!
(04-29-2014, 12:22 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Send it directly to him popgun. I can't get the illustrations you sent me to copy.
Ferret, do you want to try sending them to me and I'll see if I can figure it when I get home tomorrow?
I want the. 14 deluxe rear rack also is it oem honda ? I also want a park- n-move thst thing is neat as heck. Wow
Michael
(05-01-2014, 09:56 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (05-01-2014, 09:54 AM)tbone455_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (04-30-2014, 11:25 AM)ride4now_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (04-30-2014, 08:06 AM)tbone455_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I just got the Honda rack from my dealer. I don't see how it can be installed wo removing or altering the tail light assembly. The attachment points line up properly but the height of the tail light is the problem. And I feel the rack should be straight horizontal not angeled up.
I'm gonna return it and look for a good quality after market rack.
BTW: NO paperwork or directions for install were provided in the box.
What year and model CB do you have?? I'm not aware of Honda having one yet for the 14 deluxe... and I know for a fact that the rack for the 13 will not fit the 14 deluxe.
What year and model CB do you have?? I'm not aware of Honda having one yet for the 14 deluxe... and I know for a fact that the rack for the 13 will not fit the 14 deluxe.
I just got a 14 DLX last week. When I picked it up he said he just got a list of avail accessories and the rack and heated grips, which were what I wanted are available. So I ordered them. Got the Honda rack in about 5 days.
Tbone if you go back in to that dealership, see if you can get the part number for the chrome instrument cups please.
Tbone if you go back in to that dealership, see if you can get the part number for the chrome instrument cups please.
I checked at my Honda dealer today about the rack. After explaining I probably have the wrong rack they gave me a lot of blank looks. They say they still don't have the physical parts catalogue for 2014. The boss told me the rack was avail for this year yadayadayada. Now my heated grips are in. Hope they are correct.
Ferret no info yet on the chrome instrument cups on my end. If you hear something please post because I am interested in them as well.
