Bike MP3 Rack

[Apache1]

I was looking at purchasing one of these and noticed that if your passenger back rest is not installed, you need to also purchase an OEM bracket kit in order to mount rack. That's an extra 90 bucks, any way around this without having to put the backrest back on the bike?

[Hornblower]

I was looking at purchasing one of these and noticed that if your passenger back rest is not installed, you need to also purchase an OEM bracket kit in order to mount rack. That's an extra 90 bucks, any way around this without having to put the backrest back on the bike?

Apache, if I'm not mistaken, you need the bracket kit to mount both the passenger backrest and the MP3 rack. As a result, I know of no way to avoid buying the bracket kit.

[dickiedeals]

I was looking at purchasing one of these and noticed that if your passenger back rest is not installed, you need to also purchase an OEM bracket kit in order to mount rack. That's an extra 90 bucks, any way around this without having to put the backrest back on the bike?

Nope its required for most all the racks...One of the reasons to buy the deluxe. You get way more than $1000 in needed parts with the deluxe..................................Dickie

[Apache1]

Nope its required for most all the racks...One of the reasons to buy the deluxe. You get way more than $1000 in needed parts with the deluxe..................................Dickie
Dickie.... What is this deluxe rack you speak of?

[okf6b]

Dickie.... What is this deluxe rack you speak of?

I believe he speaketh of the F6B Standard vs Deluxe models. The deluxe model includes the back rest and necessary hardware for mounting a rack along with Cruise control (2015 models), centerstand, heated grips, and self-cancelling turn signals.

[Apache1]

I believe he speaketh of the F6B Standard vs Deluxe models. The deluxe model includes the back rest and necessary hardware for mounting a rack along with Cruise control (2015 models), centerstand, heated grips, and self-cancelling turn signals.
I have a deluxe model, but I took the backrest off. Do I still need the OEM Bracket Kit in order to install the Bike MP3 rack?

[Hornblower]

I have a deluxe model, but I took the backrest off. Do I still need the OEM Bracket Kit in order to install the Bike MP3 rack?

As long as you left the brackets on, you should be good-to-go.

[Apache1]

As long as you left the brackets on, you should be good-to-go.
I just took the backrest off and screwed the bolts back in the holes. Do I need the base off of the backrest? All the pics I've seen doesn't show any base or OEM brackets that I can see! Looks like the rack just screws into the existing mount holes?!?!? I don't get the OEM bracket kit......

[stepbill]

I just took the backrest off and screwed the bolts back in the holes. Do I need the base off of the backrest? All the pics I've seen doesn't show any base or OEM brackets that I can see! Looks like the rack just screws into the existing mount holes?!?!? I don't get the OEM bracket kit......

Your good to go! You have everything that you need.

[Apache1]

Your good to go! You have everything that you need.
StepBill... Thank you Sir! I thought it looked like I could just bolt that thing on! The ad is a bit misleading, they should state that OEM Kit is for Standard models only, Deluxe you're good to go! Thanks again everybody, timely and to the point, solved my dilemma!

[SPGrenier]

There is a clear difference in the small Honda cargo rack vs the larger MP3 rack

[Fla_rider]

I have the MP3 Rack, one of my best buys!:biggthumpup:

[BEIST]

Anybody got any idea how long it's going to take to install the brackets and MP3 Rack on a standard 2013? I would like to know what to expect? Thanx!

[edgeman55]

Anybody got any idea how long it's going to take to install the brackets and MP3 Rack on a standard 2013? I would like to know what to expect? Thanx!

Should not take any more then a hour or so.

[BEIST]

Should not take any more then a hour or so.

Thanks for the estimate :yes:

[pilotguy299]

I just added the MP3 rack to my F6B, and it looks great. Pretty easy to put on, and seems real sturdy.