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I must admit, the factory tail rack looks pretty nice. How do those of you who own them like them? Are they as sturdy as they look?

Gunth,

I have one on order. The dealer is going to install it and thats why I haven't taken deliveryof the bike yet. I'll let you know what I think when it comes in.

It pricy though, but I consider things like that a one time purchase and don't sweat it. Ordered a service manual too. I did get 10% off for buying a new bike. That helped.

I am not a big fan of the way the tail light assm. looks, so am hoping it helps with that. Plus, coming from a scooter, I want a place to put my bag, which is actually a Cannondale bicycle cooler bag (nylon with plastic insert sitting in a foam surround) Not big, but is perfect for what I use it for.

I am interested in maybe getting some sort of saddlebags. I saw some cool ones on ADV, but am not in a hurry.

Guth,

I got tired of waiting for the rack to come in, and with bad weather on the way I took delivery of my bike yesterday. That thing is sweet.

And the rack came in today so I picked it up and installed it a short while ago. There are no instructions, but I did what the guy on the UK board did. A ball end allen wrench makes it easier by the turn signals.

The rack is a quality made product, heavy chrome plated tube steel. I forgot to weigh it, but its hefty. It fits perfectly and tightly. Once the 4 screws are tightened down it becomes one with the machine. Its rated for 17 pounds, but I could almost lift the rear end of bike with it. I didn't as I didn't want it fall off the center stand.

It has 4 predrilled tabs for mounting a top box. I could do without them, but they do make for some interesting options. In my case you cannot see them as I put my Cannondale bicycle "cooler" bag/box, on it. It doesn't look bad and like when on the scooter, is perfect for what I use it for. Maybe I'll find something better in the future.

Next may be a windscreen, or, when the mount is available, a set of Hepco and Becker Junior side cases. The distributor in Va. said about 30 days for the mount. I did order the "clock covers" as those Brits call them. I'm not doing the headlight case.

I'll have to make sure the H&B mount will fit with the Honda rack on there in case the use some of the same mount points.

Thanks for the report popgun. [url=http://www.honda.co.jp/bike-accessories/CB1100/topbox/index.html]Honda actually makes a top box for it — unfortunately it's not available here in the states, yet.

(04-19-2013, 10:46 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Guth,

I got tired of waiting for the rack to come in, and with bad weather on the way I took delivery of my bike yesterday. That thing is sweet.

And the rack came in today so I picked it up and installed it a short while ago. There are no instructions, but I did what the guy on the UK board did. A ball end allen wrench makes it easier by the turn signals.

The rack is a quality made product, heavy chrome plated tube steel. I forgot to weigh it, but its hefty. It fits perfectly and tightly. Once the 4 screws are tightened down it becomes one with the machine. Its rated for 17 pounds, but I could almost lift the rear end of bike with it. I didn't as I didn't want it fall off the center stand.

It has 4 predrilled tabs for mounting a top box. I could do without them, but they do make for some interesting options. In my case you cannot see them as I put my Cannondale bicycle "cooler" bag/box, on it. It doesn't look bad and like when on the scooter, is perfect for what I use it for. Maybe I'll find something better in the future.

Next may be a windscreen, or, when the mount is available, a set of Hepco and Becker Junior side cases. The distributor in Va. said about 30 days for the mount. I did order the "clock covers" as those Brits call them. I'm not doing the headlight case.

I'll have to make sure the H&B mount will fit with the Honda rack on there in case the use some of the same mount points.

Hi Popgun,

Who did you order your rack from?

Thanks,
Jwayne

The Honda dealer.

Description: RR Carrier Rack

P/N 08L70-MGC-A20

SRP: $274.95

I got 10% off for being a new bike customer. YMMV

I also had my dealer install my Honda rack. It does look sturdy.
Had Hard luggage on the last 6 or 7 bikes so looking at soft tail bags this
time.
I had Givi on most. I have a Shad box on my XT and like it a lot.

CA,

Did the dealer give you the original 4 screws back? If not, get them. If you ever remove the rack you will need them.

popgun, yup the dealer left the stock bolts and the stock grips and the black bar ends in the "tool box"under the seat.

Popgun, any chance you can post a pick of the cannondale cooler bag of which you speak?