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This is a new rear rack that i make for the f6b, it is 3/16 aluminum plate, can be powder coated any color.
The rack with spacers is $200.00 U.S. you also have to have the honda mounting kit for the passenger back rest, that part is $100.00 in black or red.
Powder coating is about 30.00 us thanks dale
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Dale, Very nice workmanship :icon_cool::yes:
Can you still use the Honda backrest with the rack?
Dale, I'd like one in flat black, as pictured. I have the mounting kit. Advise about payment. Thanks, LanceQuote:
Originally Posted by hondabikepro
Thanks Dale, saw a picture from Jeremy with Hyperlites attached underneath. So kool!Quote:
Originally Posted by crudedude
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Man that thing cries out for a removable trunk...:lolup:..good job
Yep, first time I saw that, I thought, "some idiot will put a tour pak on it!"Quote:
Originally Posted by TennX
Ive been called worse....:yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by chipmaker
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Originally Posted by hondabikepro
Dale, here's an idea, how about offering this same rack in a form that can be mounted backwards...meaning on top of the rear passenger seating area, so that for riders that ride solo, and want to put a bag onto the rack...mounted over the rear wheel/on top of the passenger seat...can do so. The rack can be spun around (by you) have the mounting holes reversed so that they still line up to the backrest mounting bolts, and...(this is the fun part)...you could use Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers to have the bottom of the rack rest onto the existing passenger grab rails of the bike, so that nothing gets scratched. You would probably need to install dowel spacers between the rack and the mounting holes where the bolts go, to raise the rack up just enough to clear the rear seat, but just barely over the rear seat, so that the Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers could rest on the passenger grab rails.
Excellent idea Miles!!!!! I would sign up for that version as I ride solo 100% of the time and like to have the rear deck area unencumbered.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miles
good idea on flipping the rack forwards and backwards. i am cutting out two different racks and sizes. i will look into that, would have to have new mount for factory back rest, because it will not line up correctly when installed on top of rack, angles are wrong. thanks for the input dale
Make sure that the rack that faces your back has very blunt edges. I have seen this done by a local rider about 30 years ago. He used a cut down scoop shovel that had a hinge that was welded onto the rear facing rack. When folded, the device nested over the tubular rear facing rack and was useable in the folded position. When deployed/unfolded it covered most of the passenger seat and provided an additional large rack area. It was somewhat crude but effective.
The catch to this was when he got rear ended by a drunk driver while stopped at a light. The deployed forward facing racks sharp leading edge cut deeply into his lower back/buttocks. While he survived this, trust me, don't design anything that has sharp edges or that can impale you.
Everyone ride safe, ride far!
working on the back rest to fit my rack. does anyone have any input as to what height and angle the back rest should be? i am making the back rest slide with, about two inches of up and down movement with the bolts that hold the back pad on. has anyone had a passenger on for a day, what do they think? i am also trying to make it slide front to rear about two inches. any input would be appreciated. thanks dale
i have a few of these racks if anyone would like one, i can also make you one any size you would like.Quote:
Originally Posted by hondabikepro
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i can also supply bags to fit, this bag is bolted to the rack, with four bolts and can be easily removed. and no way it can fall off, and hard to steal. dale
Is that an XKE, or a Porsche 911 in the garage ?:icon_wink:
Dale donated one of these racks for our first annual Rally, unfortunately it arrived after I had departed for the event.
We will have it at the event next year for one lucky F6B owner.
I have opened the package and it is beautifully made. Dale also included HONDA OEM parts to make the plate fit like an OEM accessory.
Dale can you please explain what is included in the package. Thanks P6B
it is a 1968 e type, 300 hp every thing is rebuild other then paint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Miles
the rack is 3/16 5052 aluminum plate, powder coated, comes with all hard ware to mount on all both models of f6b. bolts are stainless, with washers, long spacers for standard f6b, and short spacers for deluxe models, with long and short bolts. with the honda mounting plate, and both red and black inserts. the rack has allot of places to hook straps, and bags can be bolted to rack to make them secure. thanks daleQuote:
Originally Posted by Phantom6B
Looks like a 2+2?Quote:
Originally Posted by hondabikepro
Racks are now 175.00 includes powder coating and shipping in the us.Quote:
Originally Posted by hondabikepro
That is a great price for such a nice rack. And it includes powder-coating...AND the shipping in the U.S. ? WOW !!!:shock:Quote:
Originally Posted by hondabikepro
I mounted the Givi E370 Monolock Topcase to Dale's rack without having to drill any holes using just mount and hardware that came with the case. It is a very sturdy installation. Dale's rack is worth more than he charges.
I mounted an Admore Long Light Bar using the mounting bolts holding the rear of the Givi mount. The light bar is more or less shaded and is very prominent in bright sunlight. I also installed the Admore LED light kit made specifically for the Givi E370 Case. The lights are exactly like the bar in that they function as running lights, modulated brake lights and amber turn signals. The case lights are really not visible on a bright day but are very prominent at night.
I have Kury mini floorboards which allow the toe of my boot to get under the shift lever. I have an 11" Windbender HPS windshield. I also have the Hondaline LED Fog Lamps. They are not very useful for day running lights or for night illumination but are very useful as night running lights. I am going to mount another set of more noticeable LED's for day running lights.
BigRed, first, it might be easier if you just move to Washington State, given that you are adding so many accessories that are made in this state. The Rack from HondaBike Pro is made about 8 miles from my house, and the WindBender windshields are made about 10 miles from my house. :icon_wink:
I agree that both of those items are top notch.
With you using the 11" HPS WindBender...I need to ask how tall you are, and what your inseam is? HondaBikePro has the 15" HP WindBender on his F6B, and his is also the motorized version. But I know that he is 6'3" tall, and long legs. I am changing my windshield over to a WindBender...electric version, and need to decide between the 11" or the 15". Yes, with the electric version I can make adjustments while riding, but I want the correct top shield to begin with.
Very Nice addition of those Admore lights under the new rack. Very smart. :yes:
I like the idea of a removeable topbox and the way the givi fits to Dale's rack. You managed to use the mounting holes already in the rack and did not have to drill anything. I am looking at a similar set up, I want to have the bike without topbox when riding solo, then mount the topbox when riding with a pillion, hopefully so that it will also serve as a backrest.
Can you tell me, if the bike did not have the Honda backrest fitted, could you mount the Givi further forward to achieve this? Would the rack need to be drilled or does the rack have other mounting holes.
I have put a wanted add on the forum, I am looking for the rear rack mounting brackets. When I find them I can start experimenting.
Thanks for your comments Miles and Bob the bike.
Concerning the Windbender windshield:
I am 5' 11" with about 30" inseam. I run the 11" Windbender in the second to lowest position, about 12 inches. The breeze skims the top of my helmet which makes mild noise but allows cooling air into helmet vents. This is totally OK since I ride a lot in hot weather. Additionally, I don't run the 11" HPS any higher because it has a rolled top edge with corresponding distortion that extends about an inch into the shield. This is very distracting, not so much looking over the middle of it and occasionally thru it when traveling in a straight line, but when taking a curve you find yourself with a distorted view thru a lateral potion of the shield which is even more distorted than the center. I can see over the 11" HPS fully raised to 15" but the distorted view thru the top edge is more than I can handle. Overall I love concept of the shield and will continue to use it even if always at 12".
I have ordered the 15" Windbender ST top shield because I want to be able to look through the shield on long highway rides, especially in cold weather. The ST does not have this rolled edge and I may be able to use it all the time at it's lowest setting of 15". I also wonder if, for my particular situation, the taller non-rolled edge ST set at maximum height of 19" might have less turbulence at higher speeds.
I also have a tall Hondaline 16" shield with vent. The top edge is in my line of site which is annoying. I have to stretch or slouch to avoid the edge. That being said, I like the vent and the edge is not distorted. I may cut it down a couple of inches. The Windbender when raised to 12" is quieter than the 16" Honda shield. The air flow of the 16" Hondaline across the helmet top may be an inch or two higher than the Windbender set at 12".
Concerning mounting the Givi Monolock base further forward on Dale's rear rack for the F6b:
I would think a hole or two would have to be drilled which would be no big deal whatsoever. It is only happenstance that I was able to mount the base exactly where I wanted it with no holes drilled.
Concerning my moving to Washington:
I would love to live there. My wife and I have visited a couple of times and it is beautiful. We loved Olympic National Park, the Neah Bay area, and Kalaloch, where we explored the beach and spent a night overlooking the Pacific Ocean. I can picture riding the coastal highways...; however, back to reality, I am where I am.:icon_cool:
if you were to more out here the rack also works as a good ground plane, just encase there is any lightning in the area!! i can also make the racks to any size you would like. daleQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigred
Now that's funny Dale! :icon_lol::icon_lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by hondabikepro
rear racks are 175.00 shipped to you in the us, i can make them any size that you would like, they are powder coated texture black, you can bolt a trunk to them, they are flat, and have many easy to use slots on the edges, for straps or bungees cords. dale
the bag i have here is bolted to the rack, makes the bag hard to steel.
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Is the backrest mounted on top of rack or under it?
the honda back rest mounts under the rack on the deluxe model.Quote:
Originally Posted by GONRDN
dale
Thanks Dale. Looks awesome!
I mounted two more Admore light bars (small) to my rear rack. I did not connect the right turn signal on the left and nor the left turn signal on the right. They are canted outward slightly and appear as an extention of the rear light bar. I also let them function as marker and modulated brake lights. These are the latest Admore bars which are extremely bright. I may tape over the half of each bar that does not function as turn signal. I plan to replace the wide rear bar with the brighter new type when it becomes available.
I also added Kuryakin front fork marker lights and PIA front running lights which I operate in bright daylight aimed straight at oncoming cars. No one has flashed me so far. At dusk I turn them off and turn on the Honda LED fog lights which are very noticeable at night.
May not be entirely legal but around here one needs all the help one can get. Most of my riding is at night after work.
Also for the winter I switched to the tall ST Windbender straight edge windshield extension which I use fully extended at 19 inches. I am looking thru the shield at all times. Excellent protection from buffeting.
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Nice setup, I have been following your posts here as I am interested in rear rack with removable trunk and lights for when I have a passenger with me.
I should have said the Admore side lights are rotated slightly as dictated by the angle of the slots in the rack which is actually just right. I had to drill no holes and used the stainless hardware supplied by Admore along with some additional stainless flat washers to prevent the mounting screws from contacting the light bar. I may look around for some black hardware. I may do something to give the rear facing ends of the side bars a more finished look.
I could not be happier with what I have been able to accomplish with the Hondabikepro rack.
The Kuryakyn front markers are not very noticeable in direct sunlight but are fine in cloudy or less light. I had thought they would function as turn indicators but they are marker lights only.
I used the PIAA 1100 LED kit made for the Golwing 1800. It comes with the wiring harness/fuse/switch and brackets that are the right shape but that require mounting support ingenuity beyond that supplied with the kit (mainly some very large washers to better distribute the load on the fairing).
BigRed, I have the same Kuryakyn front marker lights, and mine do serve as turnsignal lights. If hooked up correctly, they flash in unison with the front turn signals. Otherwise, when not flashing, they serve as running lights.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigred
Thank you, Miles. I will have to see where I went wrong with Kuryakyn light hookup.
Larry, good morning. Did you install these: http://wingstuff.com/products/3987-3...electrical-f6bQuote:
Originally Posted by Bigred
These are available from our frinds at WingStuff, and are needed when installing additional lighting items to the front of the bike, that need a "running" light current, and also need a "turn signal" light current.
Given that I also have the Muth mirrors, these wiring adapters came in very handy for me, because I have been able to use all the legs of the adapters Y's.
"coffee"
Dale, I can't see your images--they come through as having been removed.Quote:
Originally Posted by hondabikepro
I'm interested in some kind of rack that would cover the passenger seat and complement the design of the rack I already have on the back (see image). When I travel, I have the Kury dog carrier right behind me, and it would be great to have it on a rack instead of sitting on the seat/grab bars.
What do you think?
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