2023 Honda Trail 125

[wndrsloth]

Hello all. I purchased my Trail about a month ago, and I'm super excited to have started the build out for it. I look forward to seeing everyone else's ideas they have put together and following along on others' journeys as well. Thanks to this amazing forum for inspiration and help with my build so far. I'll post more pics under the general discussion page when I build it out.

 

[Cpd419]

Welcome

 

[wndrsloth]

Welcome

Thanks!

 

[Cardinal Direction]

Welcome, and for the build out don’t underestimate the power of the milk crate!

 

[wndrsloth]

Welcome, and for the build out don’t underestimate the power of the milk crate!

Thank you! And definitely! How do you suggest mounting the crate. I like the big ant but not sure on which size and also the clever crate!

 

[Cardinal Direction]

Thank you! And definitely! How do you suggest mounting the crate. I like the big ant but not sure on which size and also the clever crate!

Waterproof drawer liner cut to size, bolts and fender washers!

 

[oldskool]

I would put some miles on it before making any major changes. It is a well made little mule that does what it was intended to do and it does so with no drama. The Big Ant is a good option for the CT. Have the med. With that and bungee "cargo net" its a good errand runner.

 

[Shoot870p]

Enjoy your new bike. Like many, I use a milk crate bolted to rear rack.

 

[SneakyDingo]

Waterproof drawer liner cut to size, bolts and fender washers!

I used 4x 5/16 x 1 1/2" washers from Home Depot if that helps. The bolts are M6 bolts, the most difficult part is getting the correct length (which depends entirely on the crate you choose)

 

[wndrsloth]

I used 4x 5/16 x 1 1/2" washers from Home Depot if that helps. The bolts are M6 bolts, the most difficult part is getting the correct length (which depends entirely on the crate you choose)

Perfect!! I saw that in another post as well and installed an Apache 4800 box. I’ll probably get a clever crate for different items when going to the grocery store if needed.

 

[Milkman]

Here is a good comparison of the two different crate sizes if your thinking of going with the Big Ant.

 

[Milkman]

I’m ultimately going with the Apache 4800 with the small Big Ant attached on top.

 

[wndrsloth]

Here is a good comparison of the two different crate sizes if your thinking of going with the Big Ant.

Ooh I really like the look of the green one! Which is that one specifically?

 

[Milkman]

Ooh I really like the look of the green one! Which is that one specifically?

Amazon.com

The color does not match as well with the bike as the green Apache case but it’s more fun than standard black.

 

[wndrsloth]

Amazon.com

The color does not match as well with the bike as the green Apache case but it’s more fun than standard black.

Yeah. I’m definitely wanting to get just a black crate but I like the size of that one!

 

[wndrsloth]

Amazon.com

The color does not match as well with the bike as the green Apache case but it’s more fun than standard black.

Did you bolt the crates on with the OEM holes?

 

[oldskool]

I mounted the Med Big Ant on the rear of the rack. This leaves room to grab the rail when putting the bike on the center stand.

 

[Milkman]

Did you bolt the crates on with the OEM holes?

It looks like you can with just a little trimming of the holes and some fender washers.

 

[cyb3rbyte]

I ended up using the clevermade crate instead of the BigAnt. I preferred the smaller footprint so I could see some of the rack still.

Welcome and enjoy your Trail!

 

[anotheruser]

Congrats on the bike! The green is really nice. I opted for a lockable box which fits my helmet plus other stuff. Here's the thread where I posted the install pics:

Carriers and baskets for the rear rack recommendations

i just saw this, was in t he mts i guess when this was posted in May. I actually used a sheet of 6061 i had, drilled and countersunk the holes, and used them to screw into the factory holes. used m6 x..? 30 countersunk screws so they dont stick up. you can get the idea here: this was when we...

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