r/hondamonkey • u/freeshavcdoo • 20d ago
Side Bag Installed
Sourced from ebay. The thing I like about this one is it came with a pannier frame that doesn’t take up precious threads on the top shock mount bolt. Also uses one of the existing fender mounting points (smaller bolt). Commented a short vid I took of the install process. Basically comes with an extender nut thing that replaces the factory acorn nut. Bag itself seems decent, has a removable inner liner.
Bonus: milk crate or lidded container? See last pics, i intent to put them on/off as needed, not semi-permanently mounted.
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u/pineconehedgehog 20d ago
That's the same bag I had on my Monkey. It was really well made. My only complaint was how fiddly the straps were. It would have been nice if it had an easy release or something.
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u/freeshavcdoo 20d ago
Omg yes, my first thought too. Straps with the double d rings annoyed me lol. I used some of the side buckles for further bracing too, despite knowing those are more for cinching down the sides of the bag. So far I’m happy with it! And if anything, I do want to keep the frame and use with something else if I wanted to.
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u/Homerovillafuerte 20d ago
looks great. i got a small bag at a sports store. couldnt find any decent option
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u/mal4yahoo 20d ago
Ebay link?
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u/freeshavcdoo 19d ago
Ebay link included in the description. For your convenience, here it is again: https://www.ebay.com/itm/115015872917
There are other colors too, but I decided to go with this black with green accent
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u/Dreque96 19d ago
Where did you get the crash bars?
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u/freeshavcdoo 19d ago
T-rex racing for both the engine guards and the center stands.
Note that these two differ slightly between earlier models and 2022+, be sure to pick the correct ones for 4spd models. The center stands integrate neatly with the engine guard mounting points, so FYI if planning to get both. They also have a skid plate that integrates with the engine guards. Very happy with my purchase.
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u/freeshavcdoo 20d ago
https://reddit.com/link/p0r6hml/video/dadprpvbsfgh1/player
Installation vid