tigger390 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hi everyone, first post on here as just bought my 02 VTEC. The problem I have is the previous owner had the OEM rack and top box, but when he fitted it it has pressed down so far on the rear panel that on both sides it has cracked the top face of the indicator lens. The question I have, is there supposed to be a spacer between the rack and rear subframe, or is it designed to sit on top of the side carriers? Thanks Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanadianKen Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 The OEM rack mounts in place of the grab handles - it doesn't sit on top of them (if that is your question). Welcome to VFRD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Egg on Leggs Posted September 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted September 16, 2013 The mounting kit includes separate spacers depending on whether you only use the top box frame or also include the side case frames as well. Previous owner is, as we say in theYukkay, a knob head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger390 Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks for the welcome! Thanks Kanadian Ken, I realise that. I have only the top box carrier, not the pannier carrier. Eggs on Legs, I agree about the previous owner, I have a new light on the way. Do you have a picture or dimensions of the spacers you use if not using the side box frames? Or Can I buy them separately? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Egg on Leggs Posted September 16, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted September 16, 2013 I am on holiday at the moment, have the spacers back home. If no one else can come up with the specs I will attempt to at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger390 Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Cheers mate. I suspect they are about 15-16mm as that is a size of spacer someone else has quoted as being in the kit but they didnt say thats what they were for, Also if you put in the grab rail spacers, the rack sits too high. A quick calculation brings you back to about 15 mm, so I am going to turn up some 15mm spacers today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted September 17, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted September 17, 2013 Welcome to VFRD from across the North Sea A picture would help but I'd hazard a guess and say use some longer bolts and use a stack of stainless o-rings to create the clearance you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Egg on Leggs Posted September 17, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted September 17, 2013 Set it up so the frame "floats" just above the cowling rather than touching it to avoid scuffing the paint work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger390 Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 I turned up some spacers that are 20mm outside dia and 15mm high with a clearance hole for the 8mm bolt and it does float quite nicely above the tail unit. If you look normally it looks like a perfect fit, but if you look underneath and lift the rubber, it is barely touching the paintwork. To top it off I have ordered some 40 and 45mm long bolts, whichever fits best, to replace the standard 35 so there will be more bolt gripping in the thread in the subframe. Am well pleased with the result. Thanks for all the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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