Second Trunk for our 2000 Venture

[ditchdoctor]

Just got done with a second trunk for our 2000 Venture. Thanks to Mike Eykamp for the extra brake and turn signal light and the V-Star Badge. Thanks to Larry Skeels for the hitch rack.

[slowrollwv]

Great job! I just got a Venture trunk off ebay to do the same thing. I don't think mine will look that nice but all I want it to be is functional. I will work on getting it nice after the rally.

[a1bummer]

Great minds think alike! I put a MKII trunk on my 84 a few years back. Before my trip to Oklahoma I mounted the original MKI trunk where my hitch plate bolts to. 2,200 miles round trip and no problems. Couldn't even tell it was back there. It provided the extra space I needed without having to take the trailer, and put the extra weight down low.

 

Bill

[Beau-Kat]

Those look cool!

I kinda wonder about the exhaust fumes getting into them though.

[etcswjoe]

Cool! Can you still see the license plate? I found out here in SC they really frown upon things blocking the tag.

[XV1100SE]

Does it block your license plate ?

[Tisunac]

Great job! Would you make and sell them? I believe there's a market for them here on the forum. Especially painted in original color. If you decide to make them please let us know here.... Everybody who travels 3+ days on a Venture should have one in a garage...

[a1bummer]

Mine does cover the license plate. I was prepared to move the plate if anybody had a cow over it. 2.200 miles through WI., MN., IA., OK., MO., and IL. nobody batted an eye at it.

 

I'll post some pics of how I mounted mine when I get a chance.

 

Bill

[ditchdoctor]

It does block the plate but you can still read the numbers. Just can't see the tags. You are able to see it completely when on an angle. I feel it isn't any different that if and when I pull our small trailer.

[cecdoo]

Looks great, my wife would love the extra room!

 

Craig