Hepco & Becker Rear Rack

[silver90_imp]

Has anyone installed a Hepco & Becker rear rack for the CB1100? If so, I interested in how you liked it. Below is the link to a product page. Thanks.

http://www.motomachines.com/Rear-Rack--Honda-CB-1100-from-2013_p_3313.html#

 

[Lord Popgun]

At least one member did: Hepco Becker Saddlebags, Racks, Russell Day Long, etc

 

[flynrider]

I installed the H&B Alurack last year and I love it. The tall grab bar behind the seat gives passengers a sense that they're not going to fly off the back. I'm planning on having my upholstery guy make a pad for the grab bar next time I visit him.

There were a few members that had fitment issues with the rack earlier this year. It seems that H&B may have had a manufacturing glitch with a batch of the racks. It looks like they resolved it, as a forum member installed one a month or two back with no problems.

 

[silver90_imp]

Thanks, it's between the H&B and the Givi. They both look good.

 

[nymets1585_imp]

Thanks, it's between the H&B and the Givi. They both look good.

I have the Givi and it's awesome, but be aware that the way it mounts might interfere if you have luggage mounts on the side...for example, the SW-MOTECH system...

 

[Inhouse Bob]

Hi,
I have the Hepco hard bags and have been pleased. Install was a chore but mostly because I am not so bright :-/ Hardware is all there and it's all solid.
They look great and quality is sound. The hinges are the only part I question. They are just a solid bit of plastic that bends rather than a real hinge. Sort of like those Styrofoam containers you get for your carryout. On the other hand, they have held up fine.
There are several different styles to choose from. I went with the Lock-it side carrier and the Junior 30 hard cases. I would have liked a bit more storage room, but the 40s just stuck out too far for my taste, and I haven't ever had trouble getting all my stuff into the 30s. No helmet, though. Looking at the thread someone posted above with photos of the bags on a bike, those look to be the 40's. Mine have the same profile, they just aren't so deep.
I love the look of the X-plorer cases! Don't like the price so much.
I didn't get the tail rack because I foolishly thought I could adapt the OEM tail rack that came with the bike to work with this system... not. Anyhow, I've done fine without a rack on the tail, so there.
The new placement of the rear turn signals is pretty lame, but what are you going to do? They are right where you want your bags to be and you gotta do something with them.
Bottom line, they work great and look pretty slick. I'm going to keep them. :excited:

 

[beardyweirdy@me.com_imp]

Hi,
I fitted a h&b rack with the Ali. Top Box. It fits just fine and looks great. For the money tho. I am slightly disappointed that the hinges on the box are starting to rust. It's seen Summer rain but it's only been on 6 months. Also, I noticed yesterday, when I was preping the bike for winter, that some of the welded joints on the rack were starting to yellow in the creases.
Kevin

 

[Retsel_imp]

So, in the description for the h&b rack it says it is cast aluminum. Is that aluminum with chrome plating? If so how is that holding up? And what is the removable "top bow" in the description. It does not seem to appear in the photo they provide. Just bought a 2014 CB standard and need to add a rack.

Thanks!

 

[Gumby 1100_imp]

So, in the description for the h&b rack it says it is cast aluminum. Is that aluminum with chrome plating? If so how is that holding up? And what is the removable "top bow" in the description. It does not seem to appear in the photo they provide. Just bought a 2014 CB standard and need to add a rack.

Thanks!

http://www.motomachines.com/Rear-Rack--Honda-CB-1100-from-2013_p_3313.html#

This link shows the wrong description for the CB1100 H&B Rack.
The CB1100 H&B rack is actually made from small diameter, chrome plated, tubular steel. My opinion is that there are better looking and stronger racks available such as the OEM Honda or Givi versions.

I believe that the cast aluminum rack (H&B Alurack) with removable top bow is only available for other bikes.

 

[silver90_imp]

I ordered the Givi rack last night. I'll let you know how I like it.

 

[Retsel_imp]

I ordered the "Honda Genuine" rack from Samurider.com last night. $250 including freight.
http://www.samurider.com/?p=18457/#itemImage
I'll let you know how it goes as well. Looks like it will be a couple of weeks.

 

[clearviewx]

I ordered the "Honda Genuine" rack from Samurider.com last night. $250 including freight.
http://www.samurider.com/?p=18457/#itemImage
I'll let you know how it goes as well. Looks like it will be a couple of weeks.

Retsel: What year and model is your CB?

 

[rbike_imp]

I ordered the "Honda Genuine" rack from Samurider.com last night. $250 including freight.
http://www.samurider.com/?p=18457/#itemImage
I'll let you know how it goes as well. Looks like it will be a couple of weeks.

The 23,500yen price after currency conversion is 191.16usd today. Is S&H to the US $58?
I have two different item numbers (honda0063 & honda0008), but I only have the url link to the 0063 (above post). Does anyone have the other link? What is the difference between the two rear racks? 2013 vs 2014? DLX vs ? Ther appears to be a slight price difference too.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Here you go: http://www.samurider.com/?p=13395/#itemImage for Honda 0008

 

[rbike_imp]

Here you go: http://www.samurider.com/?p=13395/#itemImage for Honda 0008

Thanks popgun!
Aside from minor cosmetic design (I see top case attachment differences), does anyone know what is diferent between the 2 models. Obviously price. If 63 fits years 10-15, doesn't 08 also fit 10-15 CB1100 base model? Does anyone with a 2013 CB1100 have the 008 installed?

0008 $154.55 plus s&h
Fits: Honda CB1100 -2015 *Standard model only. not for Delxue/EX.


0063 $191.16 plus s&h
Fits: Honda CB1100/EX/Deluxe 2010-2015


Anyone know what are the black triangles are for?

 

[Gumby 1100_imp]

rbike,

The ...63 should fit ALL models, but will angle upward at the back more on the 2013, 2014 Canadian and 2014 US Standard. I believe that the black, triangular brackets are required on some models to reposition the grab rails so that the long rack mounting bolts will work.

The ...008 will only fit the 2013, 2014 Canadian and 2014 US Standard. It would hit the tail light on the 2014 DLX/EX models.

 

[rbike_imp]

rbike,

The ...63 should fit ALL models, but will angle upward at the back more on the 2013, 2014 Canadian and 2014 US Standard. I believe that the black, triangular brackets are required on some models to reposition the grab rails so that the long rack mounting bolts will work.

The ...008 will only fit the 2013, 2014 Canadian and 2014 US Standard. It would hit the tail light on the 2014 DLX/EX models.

Thanks, I have a 2013 standard. I'll probably get the 08 and I'm going to build a bolt on box/plate and powder coat it matching Red. Pokey would be proud

 

[Lord Popgun]

I'm surprised no one has answered you question. Hopefully someone will. From what I remember reading on here, the '13 and '14 racks are different as the mounting angle is different and the '13 rack will not be flat on a '14.

You can email Mr. T with your year and model and maybe mention what country you are in and he can make sure you order the right one.

The black things are called garnish stays. The garnish is what most of us call the grab bar. Here is a link to the Honda site for accessories and instructions. The rack is called the rear carrier. http://cssportal.css-club.net/honda/MCA/MAIN010.aspx

You have to click accept, then Honda user, then at the top of the next page, select 751cc and up. Then select CB1100 and the year. find rear carrier, and click on the Adobe symbol and get the instructions/part diagram for the rack.

 

[rbike_imp]

I'm surprised no one has answered you question. Hopefully someone will. From what I remember reading on here, the '13 and '14 racks are different as the mounting angle is different and the '13 rack will not be flat on a '14.

You can email Mr. T with your year and model and maybe mention what country you are in and he can make sure you order the right one.

The black things are called garnish stays. The garnish is what most of us call the grab bar. Here is a link to the Honda site for accessories and instructions. The rack is called the rear carrier. http://cssportal.css-club.net/honda/MCA/MAIN010.aspx

You have to click accept, then Honda user, then at the top of the next page, select 751cc and up. Then select CB1100 and the year. find rear carrier, and click on the Adobe symbol and get the instructions/part diagram for the rack.

Thanks, Gumby did.
I did email Mr T - Now that I know who he is - LOL.
Assuming the 08 fits/correct, that's the one I'll order.
FYI, your link does not work - "Your session has expired. Please re-login from the Login Page"
Thanks everyone.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Try this: http://cssportal.css-club.net/honda/MCA/TERMS010.aspx

I'm having trouble posting for some reason... TCP/IP error.
If you get the sesson end again, just click the top page on the top of the page.