Does Trunk come off 2nd Gen RSVT

[SpencerPJ]

I'm considering upgrading my 83 to a more current model, say 07 or later. I like that my 83 trunk comes off, because I generally ride it locally as a cruiser. My question is: On second gens, do the trunks unlock and come off easily?

 

Thanks

[etcswjoe]

You can take them off but they are bolted on so it takes about a little effort to remove them.

[Larry1963]

Anyone have a picture with them off. Just wondering how it looks

[vzuden]

Larry, the Royal Star Tour Deluxe is basically a Venture without a trunk (or a fairing). A picture of a RSTD would show how it will look without the trunk, mounting bracket, and CB radio.

[eagleeye]

Here ya go

It's a 2005 RSTD

[etcswjoe]

Anyone have a picture with them off. Just wondering how it looks

 

 

YOu can get a tour deluxe rear fender and get rid of the passenger seat altogether also.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=74099&d=1361197947

[SpencerPJ]

I like the RS with a fairing, and bags, and trunk for overnighters. I wish the trunk came off with lock and key, like my 83.

[etcswjoe]

I like the RS with a fairing, and bags, and trunk for overnighters. I wish the trunk came off with lock and key, like my 83.

 

Would be nice I really liked that abut the 83 I had too.

 

Here is a better pic with the trunk removed.

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx248/etcswjoe/Bike%20Rides/Rides%20A-Z/IMG_6144_zps2db1d121.jpg

[etcswjoe]

I like the RS with a fairing, and bags, and trunk for overnighters. I wish the trunk came off with lock and key, like my 83.

 

Would be nice, I really liked that about the 83 I had too.

 

Here is a better pic with the trunk removed.

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx248/etcswjoe/Bike%20Rides/Rides%20A-Z/IMG_6144_zps2db1d121.jpg

[SpencerPJ]

Thanks Joe

[Larry1963]

I know I am a little late getting back to this post. However I do like that look. But a couple of questions for you.

1. did you take the CB off. I see the antenna is still on the bike. I believe the CB is mounted on the bottom of bag. not that it is a really big deal for me just wondering.

2. Those antenna do not look like stock antennas. What are they for.

[etcswjoe]

I know I am a little late getting back to this post. However I do like that look. But a couple of questions for you.

1. did you take the CB off. I see the antenna is still on the bike. I believe the CB is mounted on the bottom of bag. not that it is a really big deal for me just wondering.

2. Those antenna do not look like stock antennas. What are they for.

 

I mounted the CB at the rear of the fender with the intention of moving it into the saddle bag which can easily be done if you do not mind cutting a hole on the inside to run the cables through. I relocated the antennas using a license plate mount I fabricated (too cheap to buy one) the antennas are Firesticks, they work better than stock.

[cowpuc]

Would be nice, I really liked that about the 83 I had too.

 

Here is a better pic with the trunk removed.

http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx248/etcswjoe/Bike%20Rides/Rides%20A-Z/IMG_6144_zps2db1d121.jpg

 

I think that is the first pic I have seen of a bagged RSV @etcswjoe = LOOKS GREAT:178:

Have always heard a lot of chatter about the differences between the Gen 1 and 2 concerning top heaviness brother.. You notice any major difference in that "feel" by removing the trunk? Also, you given any thought to puttin together a "quick detach" for the tour pac like they do on the HD's? Heard of anyone having done that?

[etcswjoe]

It does feel much lighter without the trunk and I think you could make it where it would be comparable in time and effort to the Harley to remove with just a little redesign.