My goodness you are really getting awful good at this. Nice job as well and they do look really solid. I went for the SW Motec soft bags which are also great and easy to slide on and off by simply undoing a clip on either side. Andymancam did a great review. Just back from a trip myself so looking forward to catching up on your other vids.
Very helpful video thank you Andy. I wonder if you could let me know the sizes of the bolts and spacers etc that are used to fit the rack. I have found a secondhand one but it doesn't come with any of the fasteners. Also what bolts did you use to attach the tool tubes to the rack?
Having removed the grab rails, is it much harder to manoeuvre the bike with these fitted or can you still get your hand in? Great video as usual, just got a 2023 in black and am working through your vids. 👍
Yes, easy to manhandle using the racks, if anything a little better as you can adjust your grip to various position’s depending on what you’re doing… the new model looks a good evolution of the bike! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy them 👍🏻
Great vid as always! Thank you! Do you happen to know how much each rack weighs? I am trying to go light as possible with luggage systems and all the other bits, that I plan on adding! Cheers from Nova Scotia!
Hi there Nova Scotia 😃 Yes, it’s always been my aim to try and maintain a balance (as best you can) with additions to the bike...each Soft Luggage rack is 2kg, so overall 4kg increase, however you have to take the grab rail off and dispense with it and these are 0.92kg, so the actual increase is just 1.08kg each side with an overall increase of 2.16kg! Ive also taken the rear footrests off and they are 0.53kg (each side) with the addition of a lightweight exhaust hanger (minimal weight) and I guess with the removal of footrests and addition of exhaust hanger the overall (both sides) increase for me is only about 1.2kg.....Bet you wish you hadn’t asked now 😂 Keep safe and happy riding 🇨🇦 🇬🇧
Hello Camping Biker, just found your video on the install of the Rally Raid side brackets. I have a 2021 CB500X and I've recently fitted a rear adventure rack but I like the look of your side brackets. I live on Vancouver Island but I'm not familiar with Rally Raid products but I'm going to check them out. Do you have the soft bags installed yet? I'd be interested in your expeirence with them if you've installed them. I'm also interested in where you are from, the giveaway is your comments about "ski-wiffed". I grew up in the Stoke-on-Trent area and that was a common saying in those parts.
Hi John, actually I’m originally from Cumbria but live in Lancashire 😃 The soft pannier racks are brilliant build quality and solid as anything and allow for strapping soft luggage onto with various tie down slots! I use the 21 Brothers horseshoe shaped bag and it straddles the seat and racks giving perfect positioning. The bag has been used in all conditions and although I do use lightweight waterproof inner bags the main bag has never let any water in ever…and I’ve been out in some awful conditions 😂 The other thing with those racks is that I have attached Tool Tubes either side on the inner side of racks filling a gap which allows me to store some wild camping gear in one and tools in the other. In addition I’ve mounted two small military molle bags on the outer side of rack which carries a small trauma kit in one and small filming gear in other. Can’t just remember weight but the two grab rails that need removing are half the weight of the racks and just don’t notice them. Other advantage is protection in soft drops on trails…great bit of kit 👍🏻 There’s plenty of videos on the channel showing the bike but if you have any other questions or want photos just message 👍🏻
Thanks Ignacio, you will generally find the torque settings at the beginning of each chapter, relating to that section, however I’m not sure there was torque setting for grabrails/rr soft luggage rack fixings..think I just tightened until tight then half a turn 👍🏻
John Baker not used in winter, although was a demonstrator but that was through summer and all other bolts I’ve had off have been fine so no real problem 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 Still waiting for the bike, it is at the dealers waiting for the comfort pack to be fitted, hopefully get it next week!! Could you tell me if the fuel tank is plastic or metal?
John Baker bet you’re itching to get it 😆 yes, the tank is metal and I use an old magnetic givi bag which fits quite well there are plastic side bits but mine fits well 👍🏻
CD T it’s the original Honda manual in a waterproof pouch (plastic) from an old bike! I also have tyre plugger puncture repair kit, USB port and two bits of foam which I can slide phone in between to charge, various cable ties, rubber gloves, set of Allen keys and Leatherman multi tool 👍🏻
My goodness you are really getting awful good at this. Nice job as well and they do look really solid. I went for the SW Motec soft bags which are also great and easy to slide on and off by simply undoing a clip on either side. Andymancam did a great review.
Just back from a trip myself so looking forward to catching up on your other vids.
puddledick cheers for that and sw motech stuff is great quality
Very helpful video thank you Andy. I wonder if you could let me know the sizes of the bolts and spacers etc that are used to fit the rack. I have found a secondhand one but it doesn't come with any of the fasteners. Also what bolts did you use to attach the tool tubes to the rack?
@@person.X. thanks for watching, the bike is currently with dealer re emissions light but I’ll check bolts out when I get it back and let you know 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 👍
Having removed the grab rails, is it much harder to manoeuvre the bike with these fitted or can you still get your hand in? Great video as usual, just got a 2023 in black and am working through your vids. 👍
Yes, easy to manhandle using the racks, if anything a little better as you can adjust your grip to various position’s depending on what you’re doing… the new model looks a good evolution of the bike! Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy them 👍🏻
Wow! You are on a roll!!! 👍🏽
CD T cheers mate, sun shining off riding 😆
Look neat ...
Bikes looking good, 👏
taking shape!
Great vid as always! Thank you! Do you happen to know how much each rack weighs? I am trying to go light as possible with luggage systems and all the other bits, that I plan on adding! Cheers from Nova Scotia!
Hi there Nova Scotia 😃 Yes, it’s always been my aim to try and maintain a balance (as best you can) with additions to the bike...each Soft Luggage rack is 2kg, so overall 4kg increase, however you have to take the grab rail off and dispense with it and these are 0.92kg, so the actual increase is just 1.08kg each side with an overall increase of 2.16kg! Ive also taken the rear footrests off and they are 0.53kg (each side) with the addition of a lightweight exhaust hanger (minimal weight) and I guess with the removal of footrests and addition of exhaust hanger the overall (both sides) increase for me is only about 1.2kg.....Bet you wish you hadn’t asked now 😂 Keep safe and happy riding 🇨🇦 🇬🇧
Hello Camping Biker, just found your video on the install of the Rally Raid side brackets. I have a 2021 CB500X and I've recently fitted a rear adventure rack but I like the look of your side brackets. I live on Vancouver Island but I'm not familiar with Rally Raid products but I'm going to check them out. Do you have the soft bags installed yet? I'd be interested in your expeirence with them if you've installed them. I'm also interested in where you are from, the giveaway is your comments about "ski-wiffed". I grew up in the Stoke-on-Trent area and that was a common saying in those parts.
Hi John, actually I’m originally from Cumbria but live in Lancashire 😃 The soft pannier racks are brilliant build quality and solid as anything and allow for strapping soft luggage onto with various tie down slots! I use the 21 Brothers horseshoe shaped bag and it straddles the seat and racks giving perfect positioning. The bag has been used in all conditions and although I do use lightweight waterproof inner bags the main bag has never let any water in ever…and I’ve been out in some awful conditions 😂 The other thing with those racks is that I have attached Tool Tubes either side on the inner side of racks filling a gap which allows me to store some wild camping gear in one and tools in the other. In addition I’ve mounted two small military molle bags on the outer side of rack which carries a small trauma kit in one and small filming gear in other. Can’t just remember weight but the two grab rails that need removing are half the weight of the racks and just don’t notice them. Other advantage is protection in soft drops on trails…great bit of kit 👍🏻 There’s plenty of videos on the channel showing the bike but if you have any other questions or want photos just message 👍🏻
Hi, amazing video! Very useful!
Where can I find the torque values? I have the Haynes service manual for my model but can't find these values...
Thanks Ignacio, you will generally find the torque settings at the beginning of each chapter, relating to that section, however I’m not sure there was torque setting for grabrails/rr soft luggage rack fixings..think I just tightened until tight then half a turn 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 thanks, I'll double check at the beginning of the chapter, and will follow the advice. Thanks!
@@20aurum07 no problem, if you need anything else just ask 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 installed already!! Thanks again for the tips!
@@20aurum07 excellent and thanks for letting me know 👍🏻
Enjoyed the vid, Do you use the bike in winter, as the bike is only a year old the corrosion seems a bit premature!
John Baker not used in winter, although was a demonstrator but that was through summer and all other bolts I’ve had off have been fine so no real problem 👍🏻
The Camping Biker I have a Cb500X on order, should get it Thursday or Friday next week, looking forward to getting it.
John Baker let me know how you get on 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 Still waiting for the bike, it is at the dealers waiting for the comfort pack to be fitted, hopefully get it next week!! Could you tell me if the fuel tank is plastic or metal?
John Baker bet you’re itching to get it 😆 yes, the tank is metal and I use an old magnetic givi bag which fits quite well there are plastic side bits but mine fits well 👍🏻
What's the outside width plate to plate of the rack please? Just wondering if it's going to cause the wings of your horseshoe bag to splay out at all.
Mike Hedger roughly 44cm at front...should find out soon as bag is on its way so will report back 👍🏻
@26.42min, what do you keep in that leather type jacket?
CD T it’s the original Honda manual in a waterproof pouch (plastic) from an old bike! I also have tyre plugger puncture repair kit, USB port and two bits of foam which I can slide phone in between to charge, various cable ties, rubber gloves, set of Allen keys and Leatherman multi tool 👍🏻
@@thecampingbiker791 nice straight-forward video. Did you cut any plastic bits to make more room ?
@@johnw2758 I haven’t but been thinking about it, however probably best done with a dremel and unfortunately don’t have one 😆 👍🏻
juking thisst about as painful as getting a tooth extracted with no needle watching this
Where's the bags
R1cePudding still being made in Poland 😂 @ 21 Brothers 👍🏻