bongobobny Posted July 10, 2011 #1 Posted July 10, 2011 Last Thursday we received a set of Larry's lateast production run arm rests and I must say Becky is extremely pleased!! I feel a lot better too knowing the armrests won't swing out while we are going around curves and turns which is much more noticible on a trike where we don't lean like 2 wheelers. Installation was a breeze! The hardest part of the operation was drilling holes in the passenger grab rails. I recommend drilling a pilot hole first to make it a tad easier. Our trunk was already installed in the second set of holes so that step didn't need to be done, but in our case I discovered my trunk was not aligned properly for some reason and the passenger controls were right in front of the up tube, whereas on the other side the up tube was quite a ways over from the same point, so I am suspecting either something did not get aligned properly with the trike conversion, or my left passenger grab rail was bent out, or the right bent in, or both! Anyways I ended up drilling new holes in the bottom of my trunk to move it even further back and over about a half inch or so. I would suspect that on a normal RSV this won't be a problem! So, I am highly recommending these to anyone in the market for a set of passenger arm rests. They are high quality and rugged, typical of anything Larry builds! One nice touch is the top of the arm rest is fabric insert with the sides leather. Very nice touch in hot weather so your arms aren't stuck to the leather after a long ride! BTW I now have a set of Diamond R armrests for sale now, $100 or B/O plus shipping...
Norm Posted July 10, 2011 #2 Posted July 10, 2011 I'll be happy to take the Diamond R arm rest off your hands. My wife has been asking for a set. PM me has to how you would like me to pay. Thanks Norm
myminpins Posted August 15, 2011 #3 Posted August 15, 2011 May I ask why you are selling the Diamond Arm rests? I'm looking into Larry's or Diamond's or these ones: http://www.americanmotorcycleaccessories.com/proddetail.asp?prod=AMA2006 I'd really appreciate any feedback you can give me. Thank you!!!!
bongobobny Posted August 16, 2011 Author #5 Posted August 16, 2011 May I ask why you are selling the Diamond Arm rests? I'm looking into Larry's or Diamond's or these ones: http://www.americanmotorcycleaccessories.com/proddetail.asp?prod=AMA2006 I'd really appreciate any feedback you can give me. Thank you!!!! Uhhhhh, because I didn't need 2 sets of armrests?!!? Those armrests in the link look nice but do they lock into place??? On a trike the passenger gets thrown sideways a lot more than on 2 wheels. I just don't like armrests that swing out because of safety reasons..
dray Posted August 16, 2011 #7 Posted August 16, 2011 Uhhhhh, because I didn't need 2 sets of armrests?!!? Those armrests in the link look nice but do they lock into place??? On a trike the passenger gets thrown sideways a lot more than on 2 wheels. I just don't like armrests that swing out because of safety reasons.. Bob I never liked armrest for the reason that you see one comimg down the road with one hanging out like he is ready to hook a corner pole for a fast turn but then again if the Big Boss want em! The Straw Boss puts em on Dray
BARKEEP1956 Posted August 16, 2011 #8 Posted August 16, 2011 I also just installed a set of Larry's arm rests on my 2007 RSV. They are excellent. And as they lift to get on, they will not swing out at all. Very easy too install, also. Thanks again Larry
myminpins Posted August 16, 2011 #9 Posted August 16, 2011 The only concern I have is moving the trunk. These bikes are hard to figure out - for me, anyway. I looked through the service manual and found it basically useless. Exploding diagrams just don't work for me. The nearest Yamaha dealer is over two hours away from here and in the boonies. I don't know how to move the trunk and am reluctant to screw around with it if I might mess it up. It also means taking out the liner, doesn't it, so it'll never look good or stick properly again? I really don't know. This is definitely getting frustrating. Didn't know it was going to be so difficult.
uechi kid Posted August 16, 2011 #10 Posted August 16, 2011 May I ask why you are selling the Diamond Arm rests? I'm looking into Larry's or Diamond's or these ones: http://www.americanmotorcycleaccessories.com/proddetail.asp?prod=AMA2006 I'd really appreciate any feedback you can give me. Thank you!!!! As far as I can tell, they don't make that arm rest for the Venture.
Freebird Posted August 16, 2011 #11 Posted August 16, 2011 The only concern I have is moving the trunk. These bikes are hard to figure out - for me, anyway. I looked through the service manual and found it basically useless. Exploding diagrams just don't work for me. The nearest Yamaha dealer is over two hours away from here and in the boonies. I don't know how to move the trunk and am reluctant to screw around with it if I might mess it up. It also means taking out the liner, doesn't it, so it'll never look good or stick properly again? I really don't know. This is definitely getting frustrating. Didn't know it was going to be so difficult. You are making it much more difficult than it is. The liner is not stuck down. It is just laying in the bottom of the trunk. You lift it out, remove 4 screws, slide the trunk back until it matches up with the other set of holes, put the screws back in. There is honestly nothing to it.
myminpins Posted August 16, 2011 #12 Posted August 16, 2011 You are making it much more difficult than it is. The liner is not stuck down. It is just laying in the bottom of the trunk. You lift it out, remove 4 screws, slide the trunk back until it matches up with the other set of holes, put the screws back in. There is honestly nothing to it. Really? Awesome!! Thank you so much!!! See, if people would just TELL me these things!! LOL I will take a look at it and try that. That DOES make things MUCH easier. Thank you!!!
XV1100SE Posted August 16, 2011 #13 Posted August 16, 2011 The only thing you need to "unstick" is the rubber at the back of the trunk (underneath) that rests the trunk on the support rail at the back. Just peels off. Put it on top of the rail after you position the trunk (before bolting it down) and press the trunk on top of it. As for moving the trunk... under neath there are 3 hole positions for each screw. You only have to move the trunk back one hole. You will need to get a nut for a couple screws since a couple of the holes don't have nuts welded to the support. The scariest part is drilling the holes thru the passenger grab rails ! Make sure you are lined up and go for it !
myminpins Posted August 16, 2011 #14 Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) Yup, it's done!!!! Of course, I forgot to put the rubber part back before I finished but I can redo that later. For now, I'm just so happy it was so easy. This is the kind of advice that is SO helpful here!! Thank you all so much!!!! EDIT: Just went back out, took the trunk off again, put the rubber back in place and put the trunk back on. It's EASY now. Thank you again!!!!!!! Edited August 16, 2011 by myminpins
XV1100SE Posted August 17, 2011 #15 Posted August 17, 2011 Have you already received your arm rests or were you just checking out how to move the trunk?
myminpins Posted August 17, 2011 #16 Posted August 17, 2011 Have you already received your arm rests or were you just checking out how to move the trunk? Just checking out how to move the trunk. The armrests are not ready yet.
myminpins Posted August 17, 2011 #17 Posted August 17, 2011 So, I am highly recommending these to anyone in the market for a set of passenger arm rests. They are high quality and rugged, typical of anything Larry builds! One nice touch is the top of the arm rest is fabric insert with the sides leather. Very nice touch in hot weather so your arms aren't stuck to the leather after a long ride! When they flip up, how do they stay in place? When they are down, can the bike still be driven? I'd love to see some pictures of them down and the mechanism for keeping them up and in place.
Carbon_One Posted August 17, 2011 #18 Posted August 17, 2011 When they flip up, how do they stay in place? When they are down, can the bike still be driven? I'd love to see some pictures of them down and the mechanism for keeping them up and in place. They are held in place by gravity. Sure the bike can be driven when down. No electrical kill switch or whatever. Consider them as just another add on like footrests , air vents, trunk rack, etc. Seriously the weight of the arm rest pad will keep them in the down position will riding. There will be some slight friction due to the snug fit with the plastic washers inside so when lifted into the upright position they'll stay upright. That friction point can be adjusted more or less as desired by tightening the piviot screw. Larry
myminpins Posted August 17, 2011 #19 Posted August 17, 2011 Ah, perfect!! Thank you for explaining that to me. It's hard to envision things you can't feel, touch, mess around with sometimes. Or maybe I'm just a bit duh!!
XV1100SE Posted August 17, 2011 #20 Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) I had posted a couple pics in Larry's ad showing the arm rests in the down position. If you want a couple pics showing the "up" position, let me know. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?p=613935#post613935 Edited August 17, 2011 by XV1100SE add link
creole Posted March 11, 2012 #21 Posted March 11, 2012 Is it still possible to get a set of these armrests? If so how do I place an order? Thanks! Creole
Carbon_One Posted March 11, 2012 #22 Posted March 11, 2012 Is it still possible to get a set of these armrests? If so how do I place an order? Thanks! Creole Try here - http://www.venturerider.org/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=3730&title=carbon-one-arm-rests&cat=24 Any questions just ask. Larry
bongobobny Posted August 1, 2015 Author #24 Posted August 1, 2015 Nope, sorry brother, looooong gone, like since 2011...
rabemis Posted June 11, 2019 #25 Posted June 11, 2019 Is there a link to a website for "Larry's" armrests? I've googled it but cannot find anything. Last Thursday we received a set of Larry's lateast production run arm rests and I must say Becky is extremely pleased!! I feel a lot better too knowing the armrests won't swing out while we are going around curves and turns which is much more noticible on a trike where we don't lean like 2 wheelers. Installation was a breeze! The hardest part of the operation was drilling holes in the passenger grab rails. I recommend drilling a pilot hole first to make it a tad easier. Our trunk was already installed in the second set of holes so that step didn't need to be done, but in our case I discovered my trunk was not aligned properly for some reason and the passenger controls were right in front of the up tube, whereas on the other side the up tube was quite a ways over from the same point, so I am suspecting either something did not get aligned properly with the trike conversion, or my left passenger grab rail was bent out, or the right bent in, or both! Anyways I ended up drilling new holes in the bottom of my trunk to move it even further back and over about a half inch or so. I would suspect that on a normal RSV this won't be a problem! So, I am highly recommending these to anyone in the market for a set of passenger arm rests. They are high quality and rugged, typical of anything Larry builds! One nice touch is the top of the arm rest is fabric insert with the sides leather. Very nice touch in hot weather so your arms aren't stuck to the leather after a long ride! BTW I now have a set of Diamond R armrests for sale now, $100 or B/O plus shipping...
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