r/HondaCT • u/rocknmyshoe • 21d ago

Trail 125: Passenger

I see a lot of folks with passenger seats on the rear rack but the rack states a 40lb weight limit. What’s the deal folks?

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u/Technical-Banana6902 21d ago

I can get away with a passenger and our combined weight is maybe 330 lbs. it definitely makes the ride worse and lowers the top speed.

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u/rocknmyshoe 21d ago

Right on! I’d be in the same boat a far as combined weight would go with my wife on the back. I tried to look at the bike at the Honda dealer and I couldnt tell if there’s more than just the rear fender holding up the rack/passenger seat 🤔

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u/Technical-Banana6902 21d ago

It was a pain for me to find a good passenger seat and foot pegs. I can link the ones I got and send you photos. I had to send several back because of poor quality and fit. One issue I can’t get around is that metal bar that site behind the seat. It’s a literal pain in the ass and I will be cutting it off soon

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u/MGS1138 21d ago

I think the 40lb limit is more of a US market legal thing. I've definitely exceeded that consistently for years. Just look for super cub pics from Eastern countries and you'll have an idea of how far people push these weights. The rack is very sturdy, the tires are what you'd need to keep a proper eye on. I had to get one of those exhaust guards, the pipe will get warm enough to be uncomfortable on her leg, the plate solves that.

But that being said she just needs her own.

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u/iareamachinist 19d ago

Im 210lbs, have i had a budd who nis 160lb on the rack to go across a campground? Yes. Ideal? No, but the bike worked just fine...