Hondaline Rear Rack for VF500F 84-86

mdjonesdog · 01-17-2008, 07:19 PM

I really dropped the ball this week by not purchasing a very rare and hard to find accessory that popped up on eBay: a Hondaline rear mount rack to fit 84-86 VF500F that bolts onto the side of the tail without modification, and gives you a smallish platform to strap a dry bag/etc. over your rear fender. Anyone have ANY information about who/what/when/where/how this accessory came from, and where I might start my search to get one of my own?
Thank you in advance for any info, and I have cash-in-hand for the next one I hear about!

GenLightening · 01-17-2008, 08:59 PM

I still have the one for my 1000, think it would fit without too much work? It has some chips in the coating. I won't be putting it back on, it's mostly going to be a track bike. I can take some pics tomorrow if you'd like.

mdjonesdog · 01-17-2008, 09:13 PM

Yes, please feel free to send any pictures to:

mdjonesdog@gmail.com

or call me if you want to discuss this @ 207.491.9898

Michael

mdjonesdog · 01-17-2008, 09:17 PM

Yes, is it the black Hondaline aftermarket version? In any case, if you sent a photo, I could tell very quickly if it will work for me. We are going in very different directions: you=track, me=tour, so this may work out well...thank you.

mdjonesdog@gmail.com

GenLightening · 01-17-2008, 09:36 PM

I'll take some pics and it is the Hondaline unit. It matches the lines of the tail section. I'll also get some dimensions off it for you, should help in seeing if it can be made to fit. Worked well when I was touring with it, heavier weight than the kind they make now for cruisers.

GenLightening · 01-17-2008, 11:07 PM

There is another new one for the 500 on Ebay right now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...2em118Q2el1247

bear · 01-18-2008, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenLightening

There is another new one for the 500 on Ebay right now:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...2em118Q2el1247

And the mount looks nothing like the 1000f one. The 1000f one is three piece as well.

GenLightening · 01-18-2008, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bear

And the mount looks nothing like the 1000f one. The 1000f one is three piece as well.

The one I have for my 1000F is a single piece like that one, unless you count the angle brakets that bolt to it. It also looks smaller and more, um, stylish? Wraps around the tail section nice.

bear · 01-18-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenLightening

The one I have for my 1000F is a single piece like that one, unless you count the angle brakets that bolt to it. It also looks smaller and more, um, stylish? Wraps around the tail section nice.

The Hondaline one I have is two chrome rails, with an aluminum plate that connects them. The side rails attach to the frame at the front, and to the hole on the underside of the side rails at the rear. 4 bolts hold the plate to the two brackets. I still have the Hondaline box and instruction sheet it came in as well. It is on in the pic of the bike in my sig.

mdjonesdog · 01-18-2008, 05:43 PM

Thank you guys, I just pulled the trigger on the eBay rack for the 500f, this should work perfectly, and we won't need to wonder if there is a difference between 1000f and 500f rack. I really appreciate you pointing this one out, as they go very quickly (and I have been searching daily).

MJ

GenLightening · 01-18-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bear

It is on in the pic of the bike in my sig.

There's no pic for you. Mines a black tube style like the one on Ebay. Maybe they had a couple versions of racks?

GenLightening · 01-18-2008, 06:09 PM

Glad I could help you out. Figured you'd be scanning pretty regularly, but though I'd make sure you saw it.

bear · 01-19-2008, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenLightening

There's no pic for you. Mines a black tube style like the one on Ebay. Maybe they had a couple versions of racks?

Did you click on the 84 VF1000F? Try http://pickbbs.com/vf1000f.jpg then.

GenLightening · 01-19-2008, 10:11 AM

Well, duh! When you said sig pic, I thought avatar. Very nice, I remember when my 1000F looked like that. I'll have to wash it and take some shots. It's still the same shape, just different.

AllBlacks · 09-28-2008, 10:52 PM

Anyone know the # for that rack mount ???

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01-17-2008, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
mdjonesdog Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Last Online: 05-17-2008 08:28 PM Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hondaline Rear Rack for VF500F 84-86 I really dropped the ball this week by not purchasing a very rare and hard to find accessory that popped up on eBay: a Hondaline rear mount rack to fit 84-86 VF500F that bolts onto the side of the tail without modification, and gives you a smallish platform to strap a dry bag/etc. over your rear fender. Anyone have ANY information about who/what/when/where/how this accessory came from, and where I might start my search to get one of my own? Thank you in advance for any info, and I have cash-in-hand for the next one I hear about!

01-17-2008, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
GenLightening Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: 11-19-2008 09:18 AM Location: Minden, NV My Ride: 1984 VF1000F CDN 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Posts: 227 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I still have the one for my 1000, think it would fit without too much work? It has some chips in the coating. I won't be putting it back on, it's mostly going to be a track bike. I can take some pics tomorrow if you'd like. __________________ '84 VF1000F Canadian 100,000+km CBR1000 front wheel w/ 120-70-17 and 13" rotors '88 FZR1000 rear wheel w/ 170-60-18 Fox shock and VF1000R reworked forks Telefix clip-on bars Megacycle race cams/degreed with HD springs Supertrapp headers w/8 plates each De-snorkeled, K&N and full rejet Oil mod w/ braided stainless lines All braided hydraulic lines 124 rwhp and 89 ft/lbs tq

01-17-2008, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
mdjonesdog Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Last Online: 05-17-2008 08:28 PM Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	vf rack Yes, please feel free to send any pictures to: mdjonesdog@gmail.com or call me if you want to discuss this @ 207.491.9898 Michael

01-17-2008, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
GenLightening Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: 11-19-2008 09:18 AM Location: Minden, NV My Ride: 1984 VF1000F CDN 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Posts: 227 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'll take some pics and it is the Hondaline unit. It matches the lines of the tail section. I'll also get some dimensions off it for you, should help in seeing if it can be made to fit. Worked well when I was touring with it, heavier weight than the kind they make now for cruisers. __________________ '84 VF1000F Canadian 100,000+km CBR1000 front wheel w/ 120-70-17 and 13" rotors '88 FZR1000 rear wheel w/ 170-60-18 Fox shock and VF1000R reworked forks Telefix clip-on bars Megacycle race cams/degreed with HD springs Supertrapp headers w/8 plates each De-snorkeled, K&N and full rejet Oil mod w/ braided stainless lines All braided hydraulic lines 124 rwhp and 89 ft/lbs tq

01-17-2008, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
mdjonesdog Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Last Online: 05-17-2008 08:28 PM Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, is it the black Hondaline aftermarket version? In any case, if you sent a photo, I could tell very quickly if it will work for me. We are going in very different directions: you=track, me=tour, so this may work out well...thank you. mdjonesdog@gmail.com

01-17-2008, 11:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
GenLightening Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: 11-19-2008 09:18 AM Location: Minden, NV My Ride: 1984 VF1000F CDN 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Posts: 227 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	There is another new one for the 500 on Ebay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...2em118Q2el1247 __________________ '84 VF1000F Canadian 100,000+km CBR1000 front wheel w/ 120-70-17 and 13" rotors '88 FZR1000 rear wheel w/ 170-60-18 Fox shock and VF1000R reworked forks Telefix clip-on bars Megacycle race cams/degreed with HD springs Supertrapp headers w/8 plates each De-snorkeled, K&N and full rejet Oil mod w/ braided stainless lines All braided hydraulic lines 124 rwhp and 89 ft/lbs tq

01-18-2008, 05:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
mdjonesdog Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Last Online: 05-17-2008 08:28 PM Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you guys, I just pulled the trigger on the eBay rack for the 500f, this should work perfectly, and we won't need to wonder if there is a difference between 1000f and 500f rack. I really appreciate you pointing this one out, as they go very quickly (and I have been searching daily). MJ

01-18-2008, 06:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
GenLightening Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: 11-19-2008 09:18 AM Location: Minden, NV My Ride: 1984 VF1000F CDN 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Posts: 227 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Glad I could help you out. Figured you'd be scanning pretty regularly, but though I'd make sure you saw it. __________________ '84 VF1000F Canadian 100,000+km CBR1000 front wheel w/ 120-70-17 and 13" rotors '88 FZR1000 rear wheel w/ 170-60-18 Fox shock and VF1000R reworked forks Telefix clip-on bars Megacycle race cams/degreed with HD springs Supertrapp headers w/8 plates each De-snorkeled, K&N and full rejet Oil mod w/ braided stainless lines All braided hydraulic lines 124 rwhp and 89 ft/lbs tq

01-19-2008, 10:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
GenLightening Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Last Online: 11-19-2008 09:18 AM Location: Minden, NV My Ride: 1984 VF1000F CDN 2001 Yamaha V Star 1100 Posts: 227 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well, duh! When you said sig pic, I thought avatar. Very nice, I remember when my 1000F looked like that. I'll have to wash it and take some shots. It's still the same shape, just different. __________________ '84 VF1000F Canadian 100,000+km CBR1000 front wheel w/ 120-70-17 and 13" rotors '88 FZR1000 rear wheel w/ 170-60-18 Fox shock and VF1000R reworked forks Telefix clip-on bars Megacycle race cams/degreed with HD springs Supertrapp headers w/8 plates each De-snorkeled, K&N and full rejet Oil mod w/ braided stainless lines All braided hydraulic lines 124 rwhp and 89 ft/lbs tq

09-28-2008, 10:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
AllBlacks Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Last Online: 10-21-2008 09:23 PM Location: South Carolina My Ride: 84 VF500F View my Photo Gallery Posts: 6 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone know the # for that rack mount ???

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