No matter how small the load capacity of the bike is, the rear box is the best part to carry your luggage.
Just attach the base to the carrier and you can get dozens of liters of capacity in no time. It is also water resistant, so it won't get mushy even when it rains, and it can be locked, making it perfect for crime prevention. Moreover, due to the structure that mechanically meshes with the base, it is almost impossible to loosen or fall off. If you buy a motorcycle for that reason, first attach this convenient and comfortable custom part that some users love in the rear box.
However, after using this box for a long period of time, a few troublesome problems may occur. Has the box recently been shaking and making a lot of noise and anxiety? You may have given up on the problem, thinking that you have been using the box for a long time and that the situation will not change even if you retighten the base mounting bolts. However, this problem is actually very easy to fix.
In this issue of MOTO HACK, we pick up the maintenance diary of Mr. Hibari, who rides a KYMCO Racing S 150. When Hibari replaced the box with a new one from his old bike, the rattling of the box somehow stopped. After some investigation, he found that the cause of the problem was the worn base rubber! The reason was that the rubber, which acts like a damper between the base and the box, wears out after prolonged use. Replacement parts are easy to obtain and only require a screwdriver. The problem was solved in no time at all! If you are suffering from box rattling, please check the condition of the rubber!
Standard rear box
From Mr. Hibari's maintenance diary, December 11, 2022
Work Process 1
I installed a GIVI rear box.
I installed it as it was on the previous bike that I had been using for about 8 years. I think it was around 30 liters.
Work Process 2
The work itself is easy, but it was slightly difficult to install because M Factory's rear carrier is thin and widely spaced. On the body side, the metal fittings only go over the carrier in one place. On the rear side, it just barely hit the two brackets. On the outside, the metal fittings are actually just touching the edge of the carrier, but that's OK.
Work Process 3
However, when I put the case on and started the engine, there was a rattling sound coming from the box and it was not built properly. Since I could not use the case as it was, I immediately searched for the cause and found out that it was due to the wear of the base rubber. I found out that it was due to the base rubber wear. The part number is Z126A. They cost about 5 USD for 4. The standard is Z126 without A, but the head seems to be a little low according to the internet information. The old base rubber can be easily removed with a flathead screwdriver. Push the new base rubber in firmly and you are done. The case is not attached unless it is pushed in a little harder, but it is firmly fixed and the noise has stopped. The photo shows the new base rubber after replacement. The rubber is sticking out a little, but before the replacement, the rubber was on the same surface. As expected, this box was loaded with watermelon, beer, and rice.
Thank you for your valuable ideas,「Hibari」who introduced the "Standard Rear Box".
*The articles on MOTO HACK are composed and reprinted from user contributions. The effects and methods described are at the discretion of the user, and Webike is not responsible for any problems that may occur.
*The specifications of the loose rubber vary from product to product. Select the repair parts that fit your box at the time of purchase.
