Interesting. Well, I'll let you know how it handles when when/if I get that basket on. I've had things on the rear rack, but nothing too heavy. I honestly haven't noticed a difference with stuff on the rack.
Are you into mopeds too? I used to be really into them, and I still kind of am I just don't have the money to buy them. Bikes are cheaper, haha. I had a Murray moped for a while, which is a rebadged Puch. I also had a Tomos that my dad has now and currently I have a Honda MB5. It's not technically a moped, but it has a 50cc engine.