Single seater

[TheCoffsKid]

First up, apologies if this topic has been raised and dealt with previously.

 

I was going to go for a ride today, but at 36c at 0830 I thought I'd stay inside and fiddle with the bike.

 

The plan has been to remove the pillion seat (no pillion) and put on a tour trunk with backrest.

 

This would be only for long trips (5 days or more).

 

So I removed the pillion seat and put on a 2003 venture mounting rack; it fit pretty easy.

 

Now the question to my fellow riders is can anyone recommend a large universal trunk that would require just drilling a few holes.

 

I don't want a $400 job as it will only be carrying clothes etc.

 

Any advice will be appreciated.

 

Cheers,

 

[Peder_y2k]

Google search Kuryakin semi-ridgid tour packs for starters.

-Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

[TheCoffsKid]

will do,

 

cheers,

 

[tazmocycle]

if theres a harley dealer near you, they may have some scratched or swapout tour packs laying around they may sell cheap, won't hurt to ask. theres 2 around birmingham, al and they have a lot of parts in a warehouse that they often sell.

[TheCoffsKid]

the hd dealer up here charges you to get into the shop!!!

 

i'll drop in anyway as I hadn't thought of seconds from a dealer

 

cheers,

 

[TheCoffsKid]

hi,

 

Took off the rear seat and mounting bracket and installed the 2003 venture rack mount. (see pics)

 

As the rear seat no longer fits I will remove the mount, then the chrome mounting trim from the rear guard and drill holes where the black marks are.

 

I will only drill the forward holes on both sides first and I will put my sister on the bike and then mark where the rearward holes should go.

 

Anyone been down this road before and I'm going the wrong way, don't spare my feelings, just let me know.