You can't do that, Panier install

[kennyw]

I was going to design and build my own brackets and use ammo cans but these came up for a good price and I couldn't pass them up. However, they are not designed to work with the Honda rack. But I am not easily deterred either.

After a little fiddling I was able to mount the brackets by replacing the rear spacers in the Honda rack hardware.

This is the spacer that made everything fit. 3/4" long.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Nice job Kenny! They look great!

If that spacer is all it takes, you would think the manufacturer could have figured that out and included them.

 

[kennyw]

They are mounted a little tighter to the bike like this and could rub on the rack a little. Nothing bad, but enough that it could make a mark over time on the inside, non visible side.

The rack fitment is also not ideal but it goes together if all 4 bolts are installed loose before tightening anything. The rack then conforms to the spacers when tightened and has plenty of flex to accommodate the needed spacers. I don't expect any issues with it.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Any plans for the turn signals?

 

[kennyw]

Any plans for the turn signals?

I already had them relocated to the license plate.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

Good job.

I've also purchased a set of these cases and they should arrive today. I am nervous to see if they will fit with my sissybar and/or my Kimija bar.

Any reason you left the factory grab handle blinker mount pieces on the bike? They aren't doing anything other than wasting weight. I left mine off even with the Kimija grab bar- cleans up the classic look.

 

[kennyw]

If I take them off, I would need to get longer spacers. The rack is wide and intended to go on top of the grab rail with the supplied spacers/hardware.

 

[PowerDubs_imp]

Technically so is the Kimija- it flexes just fine.

 

[emptysea]

Looks great, Kenny. A little bummed that you didn't do the ammo cans because then you could have been the guinea pig for what I want to do with my bike. LOL

Great job.

 

[4 Paws_imp]

Looks so much better than ammo cans!

Ammo cans on a KLR or Ural at fine but not on a CB!

 

[jamestkirk_imp]

Excellent!

I knew that had to be the case (pun intended). I'll be referencing this thread a bunch during install. I plan to do the same. So simple. A 3/4" spacer!

This modification is probably simpler than scoring that great deal you got on those cases. I lament missing out on the recent used gear sales...Kirk Out

 

[kennyw]

If you need any more pics. Let me know.

 

[darkangel_imp]

It looks great, Kenny! My panniers are still 80% of work, you know why, don't you .

 

[kennyw]

I have a few more pics of the finished pannier install.

 

[the Ferret]

Good job!

 

[stateboy_imp]

What brand/size trunk is that mounted to your luggage rack?

My CB1100 adds style points to SW Michigan

 

[kennyw]

The trunk is an Emgo 72-32440.

 

[Chegaman_imp]

Thank you very much! You helped me a lot!

 

[Cormanus]

Hi Chegaman. Welcome to the forum. Pop over to the new members section sometime, introduce yourself and tell us about your bike.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Hello Chegaman. Welcome aboard the Forum. When not elsewhere, you will be here.