DaSwami_imp
Been there
Thread starter
Ah, Ventura! I have one of their racks sitting on my shelf for a Suzuki GSX-1100G that I've never used...good to know they have one for the CB!
Rear rack: H&B, Givi, Honda OEM or ?
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coach50_imp
First service completed
Hey D-S;DaSwami_imp said:
The way I see it, all you would need are the brackets, the actual rack should be "universal", so to speak.
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Lord Popgun
Road warrior
Aschem, I like that rack. And I like that you get to keep the (OEM) bungie hooks. Unfortunally, mine went away with the Honda rack.aschem_imp said:
ryanschillinger_imp
Running like a top
I installed the H&B rack on my 14 standard and it fit fine. It does sit kinda high though.
MotoMachines_imp
New to the forum
Quick note regarding the H&B rear racks not fitting properly!
It seems that especially with this bike, the tolerances of the bike are not as forgiving, meaning the rack has to be properly attached. We've found that when installing this rack, it is essentially vital that the mounting points are all installed "finger-loose" before tightening anything all the way, as doing so would ensure proper fitment.
This seemed to be a common fix across the riders with this problem that we've dealt with.
(Disclaimer: we're the importers of H&B in the U.S.!)
It seems that especially with this bike, the tolerances of the bike are not as forgiving, meaning the rack has to be properly attached. We've found that when installing this rack, it is essentially vital that the mounting points are all installed "finger-loose" before tightening anything all the way, as doing so would ensure proper fitment.
This seemed to be a common fix across the riders with this problem that we've dealt with.
(Disclaimer: we're the importers of H&B in the U.S.!)
the Ferret
Road warrior
Thanks for the heads up MotoMachines, and welcome to the forum
I bought the Honda rack used on ebay for a pretty good savings. It was in excellent condition. No instructions--just the rack and bolts. It wasn't too hard to figure out how it attached. As others have said: Finger-tight first then tighten equally. I commute on my bike, so I've used the rack almost every day. With a bungee net, it carries a laptop bag or a small backpack nicely. I think it looks like it "fits" the bike. It's not visually obtrusive and maintains a nice symmetry with the line of the exhaust, if that kind of thing is important to you.
Pete Erickson_imp
Running like a top
They don't have instructions (at least mine didn't) when they are new. They do fit well and are quite beefy. I installed a Saddlemen Adventure Rear Rack Bag. Moose Racing makes a similar bag for about $30 less. Both the Saddlemen and the Moose can be locked onto the rack.Roper_imp said:
Saddlemen Adventure Rear Rack Bag - RevZilla
kennyw
Road warrior
You can download the pdf instructions online easy enough though or use the nice write up in the "how to" section here.Pete Erickson_imp said:
Pete Erickson_imp
Running like a top
Sorry, DJS I do not have any pictures at this time.
I have an OEM Honda rack on mine. Going rusty as well . The chrome plating on these bikes is really rubbish. i have already had the front fork tubes rechromed as the original chrome almost wore off. The hardchromers said that there was only about a 4 micron thickness on them.
Pterodactyl_imp
Road warrior
That's weird Tezza. I have had my OEM rack out in all sorts of weather for nearly four years and it is as good as new. Forks OK as well.Tezza_imp said:
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Pterodactyl_imp
Road warrior
Yes, 6/10 build. I have owned it since Feb '12 when I bought it new. The rack was thrown in as a "sweetener".
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I have never covered the bike, apart from a cotton sheet to keep dust off. I live close to the sea (1km) but the bike is garaged. It has had a lot of use with the rack on in all weather conditions with many days and nights out in the open unprotected. It is showing its age but from road grime and tar and a lot of gravel road. Nothing that I would put down to anything but hard use. The Honda chrome, in all areas, is good. The Staintune has lost its brand new look from removing baked on mud and tar but is still in good nick.
Cheers
Cheers
I have never covered the bike, apart from a cotton sheet to keep dust off. I live close to the sea (1km) but the bike is garaged. It has had a lot of use with the rack on in all weather conditions with many days and nights out in the open unprotected. It is showing its age but from road grime and tar and a lot of gravel road. Nothing that I would put down to anything but hard use. The Honda chrome, in all areas, is good. The Staintune has lost its brand new look from removing baked on mud and tar but is still in good nick.
Cheers
beardyweirdy@me.com_imp
Been there
I fitted a H&B rack to my 14EX a while back and it lined up fine.
I used it with a large H&B Top Box, the biggest Trad. Ali. one. Worked fine and took everything I threw at it.
I used it with a large H&B Top Box, the biggest Trad. Ali. one. Worked fine and took everything I threw at it.
Paultmp_imp
New to the forum
I didn't see instructions in how to section. Anyone have them?
You can download the pdf instructions online easy enough though or use the nice write up in the "how to" section here.kennyw_imp said:
Paul, see OEM Rear Rack- Fitting
