Weight limit on genuine Honda rear rack

[DaveP_imp]

Hi all,
I’ve just bought a genuine Honda rear rack OEM 08L70-MGC-JB0 and wondered if anyone knew the weight limit for the rack. So sorry if this has been reported elsewhere
Kindest regards
Dave

 

[Lord Popgun]

8Kg

Here are the mounting instructions with the weight limit listed: https://www.access-honda.com/upload/files/08L70-MGC-AA0.pdf

edit: just noticed the model I show is a slightly different one than yours. I think the limit is the same though on all of them.

 

[DAC]

Wow - 18 lbs.? Seems kind of light. I've probably exceeded that, especially when I have the wife, all five kids and the family goat on board.

 

[The Gecko_imp]

Three lines of thought:
- rack can’t handle no more (unlikely)
- attachment screws can’t (possible)
- the rear moving CoG is the concern (most likely)
So ... leave the goat in the garden.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Maybe more importantly is how that 8 kgs (or whatever mass you have packed) is stabilized and distributed.

If you have an unstabilized bowling ball rattling in there, then probably not so much fun for the rider.

 

[emptysea]

I have the rack Lord Pop referenced. I'm quite sure I've ridden thousands of miles with much more than 18lbs on that rack without any incident - that limit seems crazy-low.

 

[Charlie Bravo_imp]

Equipment makers keep their published limits low for fear of lawsuits.

 

[DaveP_imp]

8Kg

Here are the mounting instructions with the weight limit listed: https://www.access-honda.com/upload/files/08L70-MGC-AA0.pdf

edit: just noticed the model I show is a slightly different one than yours. I think the limit is the same though on all of them.

Thanks for the instructions sheet and specs. Much appreciated!!

I have the rack Lord Pop referenced. I'm quite sure I've ridden thousands of miles with much more than 18lbs on that rack without any incident - that limit seems crazy-low.

I thought the same, but I’m hoping being able to tie down some bag might encourage my wife to get on the back so she doesn’t feel she’ll slip off the seat onto the tail light !!

Wow - 18 lbs.? Seems kind of light. I've probably exceeded that, especially when I have the wife, all five kids and the family goat on board.

Three lines of thought:
- rack can’t handle no more (unlikely)
- attachment screws can’t (possible)
- the rear moving CoG is the concern (most likely)
So ... leave the goat in the garden.

I think you’re right about the COG, to be fair I think I’ll just tie soft luggage on it if I go away. Lightweight tent, sleeping bag and mat. I used to get those on the handlebars of my mountain bike when I use to go bike packing. Thanks so much for the reply. Im in Lanzarote for a few days and the mountain roads here are some of the best I’ve seen. They hire bikes out the island too.

Wow - 18 lbs.? Seems kind of light. I've probably exceeded that, especially when I have the wife, all five kids and the family goat on board.

Thanks

Maybe more importantly is how that 8 kgs (or whatever mass you have packed) is stabilized and distributed.

If you have an unstabilized bowling ball rattling in there, then probably not so much fun for the rider.

Definitely agree, thanks for the reply much appreciated

 

[Nachodaddy]

Maybe the goat could hold the bowling ball?

 

[Cormanus]

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

lol - Bowling Ball vs. The Starving Goat

 

[pekingduck]

The difference is, the goat would load itself up there.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

The difference is, the goat would load itself up there.

Hmm, good point.

I might be able to load a bowling ball, but bringing it back down might be interesting.

 

[Charlie Bravo_imp]

Just strap it to the G.O.A.T.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Just strap it to the G.O.A.T.

:rofl: