Himalayan 450 - OEM Rear Rack and Top Box - Rattling Issue

[shibsk92]

Hi folks,

Was wondering if anyone else has faced this issue.

I have the OEM Rear Rack and Top Box for my Himalayan 450.

Recently, it has started rattling, specifically when I go over sharp bumps or potholes on the road.

I have already checked the following:

1. Without the Top Box and only the Rear Rack, there is no rattle. So, issue must be with top box
2. There are no loose elements on the Top Box. The bottom latch and screws are tight and the box closes tight too.
3. All the washer-like things at the bottom of the box are tightly fitting into the rear rack grooves, so don't think any adjustments are needed there.

So, given this, I genuinely am not able to figure out why the rattle happens.

Thought I'll post here and check if anyone else is facing or faced this issue?

[Shainoj]

Bro, is there anything inside the top box causing the rattling

[shibsk92]

@Shainoj I've tested for the rattle with an empty box too, and it rattles.

[devan_dew]

@shibsk92 - I hope you're locking the latch securely inside the box and tightening it properly. I've also noticed a slight amount of movement when I try to shake the box left and right after tightening it, but there hasn't been any rattling while riding.
If both your rack and top box are still under warranty, I'd recommend contacting the Royal Enfield service center to have them inspect it or file a warranty claim if necessary.

[shibsk92]

@devan_dew Actually since then, I told the service center guys that I have this issue. Then those guys tightened it and have it back. It still has some rattle to it, but not as bad as when I originally posted the query, so able to live with it types.

Although now I always have second thoughts about removing the top box and re-fitting it cuz I feel like I'll mess up the tightening. But tbh, I do tighten it a lot! So, not sure what they did differently.

[devan_dew]

@shibsk92 What exactly is causing the rattling ? The box or the top box mounting plate ? if its the plate ? how about some packing to fill the gaps if any ?

[shibsk92]

@devan_dew actually when I try and shake the box or the plate separately when the bike is parked, nothing moves. Everything is tight as hell. But when I ride, especially on these smaller bumps on the road, the rattle kicks in. So, I genuinely have no idea where it's coming from, even today. But it does come.

[devan_dew]

Undertsood. Lets up catch up during next ride and see what it is

[shibsk92]

@devan_dew sounds fair mate.