Goober 1,555 Posted May 30, 2022 45 minutes ago, TexRed said: I ordered both of those parts. Thanks for all the help! I’ll be picking your brain again when it comes to finding all the right bushings and bolts. Keep me in mind If you see a matching rear carrier pop up somewhere! I can remember how i did it but not exactly parts dimensions ill gave to post pictures of the hardware i bought👍🏻Start by referring to the CMP parts list. Whereever i made a specification that contradicts the CMP list then call me on it cuz i might err. two mounting points—the fender setting brackets and the bumper brackets. Get the rack fitted before you paint or powdercoat so you minimize bending and fracturing the new coating the fender setting bolts use a hard rubber disk to protect the fender. the fender setting bolts are replaced by two new carrier bolts (12mm x 50mm?) down thru the carrier mount points, then down thru two new 3/4 inch hard plastic bushings, 2 new half inch? bronze bushings and finally to new washers and nylon locknuts. The bronze bushings will fit inside of and support the rubber disk and the bolts will slide inside of the bushings. I trimmed the bronze bushings to level out the carrier. heres a pic where i used fender washers to level it out. use 10mm x 30mm? bolts, steel spacers washers and nylon locknuts for the bumper mount. You want to use spacers so you don’t bend the mounting tabs. An issue may result where the rack is loose and rattles. i think i posted this somewhere else too!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,880 Posted May 30, 2022 24 minutes ago, Goober said: Thanks Shadetree good to know. He wants the racks that bolt to the bumper and fender setting brackets. Doesn’t want to drill holes in the fender if he can help it he will have to drill holes in both front and rear fender on the 1986 fenders, they are not drilled, but they are pre-fabbed from the under side , so you can see where the holes must be cut/drilled out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,880 Posted May 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, Goober said: I can remember how i did it but not exactly parts dimensions ill gave to post pictures of the hardware i bought👍🏻Start by referring to the CMP parts list. Whereever i made a specification that contradicts the CMP list then call me on it cuz i might err. two mounting points—the fender setting brackets and the bumper brackets. Get the rack fitted before you paint or powdercoat so you minimize bending and fracturing the new coating the fender setting bolts use a hard rubber disk to protect the fender. the fender setting bolts are replaced by two new carrier bolts (12mm x 50mm?) down thru the carrier mount points, then down thru two new 3/4 inch hard plastic bushings, 2 new half inch? bronze bushings and finally to new washers and nylon locknuts. The bronze bushings will fit inside of and support the rubber disk and the bolts will slide inside of the bushings. I trimmed the bronze bushings to level out the carrier. heres a pic where i used fender washers to level it out. use 10mm x 30mm? bolts, steel spacers washers and nylon locknuts for the bumper mount. You want to use spacers so you don’t bend the mounting tabs. An issue may result where the rack is loose and rattles. i think i posted this somewhere else too!!! why did you use washers for spacers ^^^ ?, if you have the chrome fittings that go down in the hole, you should not need washers for spacers. every fender on the trx350 fourtrax uses the same hardware to mount the legs to the mounting brackets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted May 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, shadetree said: he will have to drill holes in both front and rear fender on the 1986 fenders, they are not drilled, but they are pre-fabbed from the under side , so you can see where the holes must be cut/drilled out. The cooler carriers didn’t require holes to be cut; they mount on the fender setting brackets and the front/rear bumper. Yes, the luggage and basket racks do require holes to be cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,880 Posted May 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Goober said: The cooler carriers didn’t require holes to be cut; they mount on the fender setting brackets and the front/rear bumper. Yes, the luggage and basket racks do require holes to be cut. ah..ok. i do know the front racks will need the holes cut/drilled, never seen a '' cooler carrier '' ?, but front rack ?..yes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) Here’s the cooler carrier my daughter bought me. No holes to drill but the kit didn’t have the parts to get it level so (you know how i am lol) i had to get it level!!! many trips to hardware store after all that i sold it ahhh! btw it fit the accessory bumper better Edited May 30, 2022 by Goober 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexRed 4 Posted May 30, 2022 2 hours ago, shadetree said: my memory might be a tad off ?. but i think most rear racks are all the same fit. Thanks a ton for the confirmation! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted May 31, 2022 Once you get the rear rack on there, what’s your chances the quad turns into a cat bed!?! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted May 31, 2022 5 hours ago, TexRed said: Thanks a ton for the confirmation! here’s a printed Honda service manual https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-OEM-Dealer-Honda-1986-TRX-350-FourTrax-4-4-Manual-30-/334420119241?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexRed 4 Posted June 2, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 11:58 PM, Goober said: Once you get the rear rack on there, what’s your chances the quad turns into a cat bed!?! Hopefully not anytime soon! No cats around my house. Im sure my kids will try to persuade me into one at some point in to future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted June 2, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 11:58 PM, Goober said: Once you get the rear rack on there, what’s your chances the quad turns into a cat bed!?! Goober , I am a animal lover , but cats setting up house on my 4 wheeler is pushing the limits >>> I have a Chinese friend owns a restaurant , he gave me the recipe for them little " red ribs " at the buffet , going to have to post it up on the Food Network , they are yummy and a see you got a couple of " fat " racks = LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexRed 4 Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) Well the hunt continues. Tracking info shows delivered but I never received it. Nothing on the cameras either. Looks like $160 down the drain. Edited June 6, 2022 by TexRed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted June 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, TexRed said: Well the hunt continues. Tracking info shows delivered but I never received it. Nothing on the cameras either. Looks like $160 down the drain. Was that a private seller , ebay , amazon prime , paypal ?? Give a day , I seen packages come up delivered at my house and show up the next day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexRed 4 Posted June 6, 2022 It was PSN. Shows delivered the 2nd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted June 7, 2022 Just now, TexRed said: It was PSN. Shows delivered the 2nd. Bummer , I think you'll get your money for sure , but if PSN ever get another one , who knows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goober 1,555 Posted June 7, 2022 PSN always been good for me. Gotta get delivery company to fess up —ive had ups show they delivered to an address that was closed, nobody there, fenced up. They delivered but we had to hunt the driver down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,880 Posted June 7, 2022 2 hours ago, TexRed said: It was PSN. Shows delivered the 2nd. get psn to track down the driver. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
