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Are Hepco & Becker C Bow mounts compatible with the OEM Rear Rack? - JRD - 05-24-2026
I asked this in the comments of some old posts but I don’t know that it had the visibility I needed so I’m making the question its own thread.
I have a 2017. It is equipped with an OEM rear luggage rack. I love that rack and want to keep it. I am also shopping for detachable side cases and the C Bow system look good (and is kinda’ the only game in town).
https://www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-c-bow-plastic-mold-mount
https://www.ebay.com/itm/166036920040?_skw=bow+hepco+becker&itmmeta=01KS47YBVGHZ41K6HDDHGN4Y49&hash=item26a89256e8:g:c5YAAOSwbK9kPPD8&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABAGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xBZgbcE6mQ3rqZxh1A3PuLssS9eCZYp19BH%2BY5IIm0rW5bkI1Axu0qhdzNYPD84UPcj2vWW7sZyNZlGKqWBeZuzT%2Beg%2FHWdfdKLqV9XmHAUwwJl373fB6QRgQaqBMXNH4c%2BS6Z3YYdZu5V26UQioadsZmhA3IQny%2FjOLaA7li3F%2BccmUrtJeRLL7%2FUw7XPV%2F7Vb2Od6NNRC87HnCMmOsDtaFnWslOiBVaEbKMT0%2FeP4w2JSZ1cqBo8oSWla2p7HSLlTsyrS7LR5dqF8QE8LRESEOR%2Bm2ptScfb98wAMcLOX7s8A4Hkuc2s9EXIm9Ll6Oos%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_a9-YfJZw
Anyone know if the Hepco & Becker C Bow luggage mounts are compatible with the OEM Rear Rack?
Or, as a consolation, can someone who has the C Bows on their 2017 send me various angles of how they are mounted? The photos available via a google search are limited and I can't tell how things are mounted and spaced.
Thanks!
RE: Are Hepco & Becker C Bow mounts compatible with the OEM Rear Rack? - rdprdp01 - 05-24-2026
I am also looking for detachable side cases for my CB1100EX. Thanks for this thread. I am monitoring it closely and look forward to following your example.
I do have a SW-Motech Top case that I like very much. I used the rear luggage rack to mount the top case more elegantly than my friends at SW-Motech recommended.
They also offer side mountable, detachable cases but it is not clear to me if they will work with the beautiful rear luggage rack we both like. Thought you might like to check out these links. I am considering buying them too along with the permanent mounts to see if I can machine/modify everything into a presentable setup.
Side Cases: https://sw-motech.us/en-us/p/4052572045503?sku=BC.HTA.00.677.10000L%2FB
Top Case: https://sw-motech.us/en-us/p/4052572055182?sku=BC.HTA.00.677.22000%2FB
You have a beautiful motorcycle. Be safe and ride carefully. David
RE: Are Hepco & Becker C Bow mounts compatible with the OEM Rear Rack? - LucienLeFranc - 05-24-2026
Regarding the SW Motech cases mentioned above, unfortunately, you need the SW Motech "SLC carriers" (side racks), which are NLA for our bikes at this point.
Or you need a custom solution, which I'm working toward to mount SW aluminum side cases on my 2014 DLX (I've taken a brief break to let my subconscious work on the puzzle while wiring up my handlebars for Quadlock, Garmin and AUX).
Where I've left off on the side-luggage project:
https://cb1100forum.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=14720
Just waiting for my Quadlock items to deliver, then I'll see about finishing up my side racks.
RE: Are Hepco & Becker C Bow mounts compatible with the OEM Rear Rack? - JRD - 05-26-2026
The message I just received from Hepco & Becker in response to my inquiry:
Hello,
Thank you for your message.
Unfortunately, we haven't tested this combination, but we suspect that the two products cannot be assembled together.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards