[jthspace]

Ordered a rear rack from Bikerz Bits on the 14 June. Delivered to the UK today (25th). Package had been opened by Customs, not a surprise considering the senders address! Here are the photos and comments on the fitting.

The Instructions - Just like Ikea, thankfully the pictures make it easy, as I dont read Thai!

What you get for your money

Remove seat, identify the bolts that hold the tail on

Only one bolt is a bit awkward, I had to unclip some wires to get to it. WARNING, the bolt can fall into the frame tube, be careful!

Tail Falls Off - for those of you who not like Tail, this is how you remove it to fit a different rear end!

Rack simply fits between the top of the Tail and the Seat Pan using the new bolts supplied with the rack - longer. You will need 12mm socket / spanner for this job.

Top View, with wires reclipped

Now the bit some people may HATE

I need a Top Box for when I park at the Station (keep Helmet and Waterproof one-piece in). I use a removable Top Box so I can take it off when just out for a ride, rather than commuting to the Rail Station.

Top Box mounting plate fitted to the rack

Top Box mounted (removable)

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Drivers View

Rear View (before Rack fitted)

That's All Folks!

 

[slolane]

Nice, looks great!

 

[GregW]

Looks awesome

 

[wlorton]

Weight limit?

 

[jthspace]

Weight limit?

On such a small bike, I would use a rucksack or tail bag, rather than a top box sitting so high off the centre of gravity. I ride it empty and use it to store helmet, gloves, waterproof when parked so I don't worry about weight. If you look in the manual, there is a weight limit for 2-up, cant remember it off-hand, but as I said, I woul dnot want to have any weight that high, that far back. This is not a Tourer!

Jeff

 

[raemhild]

Very nice. No doubt, you will be the Grom God moving forward since you already have one and have started your modding already.

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

 

[Administrator]

Gold! Gah i love this bike.

Awesome Job!

Stew

 

[hiddentoken]

Grom God, haha love it...

 

[AKohler883]

that will be my first mod. I have had a rack on almost every bike I have ever owned. And a couple Givi gases that remain with me from bike to bike.

 

[wlorton]

On such a small bike, I would use a rucksack or tail bag, rather than a top box sitting so high off the centre of gravity. I ride it empty and use it to store helmet, gloves, waterproof when parked so I don't worry about weight. If you look in the manual, there is a weight limit for 2-up, cant remember it off-hand, but as I said, I woul dnot want to have any weight that high, that far back. This is not a Tourer!

Jeff

Only thing I would consider putting back there would be a bag of clothes to work, just curious.

 

[ninjitsu]

I thought these things weren't out for another few months? How'd you get one already?

 

[S10rider]

a waterproof, lockable hard case is hard to hate! makes life easier for an everyday commuter!

 

[wlorton]

I thought these things weren't out for another few months? How'd you get one already?

He is a UK member

 

[AKohler883]

according to even biker bits, this rack is a genuine Honda part.
Part number is supposedly APK2681200TA.
Usually Honda instructions have the part number shown.

Hopefully later this year, this part will be in the US Honda aftermarket parts system (American Honda) and we can order from a dealer.
Price seems to be reasonable as well.

 

[REDLINE]

Just curious but whats the weight of that whole rear rack setup and box?

 

[AKohler883]

Honda made a nice trunk for the Metropolitan. I had one on the Givi rack on my Ruckus, the I moved it to my 1981 Honda CM400A. It had holes drilled in it twice already, so I let it go with the CM400. Now I wish I still had it for the Grom.

 

[AKohler883]

Rear Trunk by Hondaline Accessories - Black - Cheap Cycle Parts

 

[Sgtduckyboy]

Now go and deliver some pizzas!

 

[vgullotta]

Nice write-up! Looks great! That is one huge license plate though lol

 

[jthspace]

Just curious but whats the weight of that whole rear rack setup and box?

The rack is a few lbs, the top box the same - it is a 26 litre box (dont know what that is in US) - it takes a full face and a pair of gloves or an open face, gloves and a waterproof oversuit.

Jeff