83 venture modified for solo riding

[MoonShine]

Not sure if anyone else has done this. I moved the top case rack/ package tray forward and welded to passenger grab rails. The seat was modified by cutting the passenger foam out and re-upholstering. It makes a nice backrest and a little room for stowage behind the seat and under the box. I also plan to bolt a used rack in the original spot for additional room.

 

Edited January 2, 2019 by MoonShine

[Patmac6075]

​Looks good...excellent idea for those who ride alone.

[WildBill1]

Pretty cool idea, I like it.

[CaseyJ955]

Very cool, whats better than distinction? Two thumbs up!

[Condor]

Interesting concept. I rarely ride two up, but personally on long trips of over a week I've found that the passenger seat is a great place to bungee down that duffel bag loaded with clothes, and it also makes a great back rest... :-)

[Patch]

Good idea! Hopefully you can still move the rest back on the tray?

If you are wondering about the welds, from here they appear cold which, may cause them to crack loose, so more heat..

[mantree91]

I was kinda thinking of doing the same kinda setup on a old kz1000p

 

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[mantree91]

I also found this awhile back. I bet something like this could be retrofitted with a couple of solo seats.

 

https://www.baggersmag.com/legends-sliding-tour-pak-rack

 

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[cowpuc]

Not sure if anyone else has done this. I moved the top case rack/ package tray forward and welded to passenger grab rails. The seat was modified by cutting the passenger foam out and re-upholstering. It makes a nice backrest and a little room for stowage behind the seat and under the box. I also plan to bolt a used rack in the original spot for additional room.

 

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Interesting concept. I rarely ride two up, but personally on long trips of over a week I've found that the passenger seat is a great place to bungee down that duffel bag loaded with clothes, and it also makes a great back rest... :-)

 

THAT is absolutely GORGEOUS @Moonshine:thumbsup:!!!! NICE WORK!!

 

Gotta admit though,, I tend to lean (pun intended) more in Jacks direction on this one.. Probably wayyy to old school for our own good that @Condor and I

[made2care]

Ingenuity is always a plus . Well done !

[MoonShine]

Rear box installed on additional stock rack on original mounting. Box made with 1/4 inch plywood coated in epoxy resin, paint, stain, and spar varnish. My goal is watertight storage with easy access to any bag, box, or case without unloading anything.

[cowpuc]

I like it,, I'm just not sure Tip would be good with riding on top of the trunk,,,,

 

Just yankin your chain Shine = THAT is absolutely AWESOME my friend = DEFINITELY A 1st CLASS JOB IMHO:happy65:!!

 

GORGEOUS SCOOT!!

[MoonShine]

First ride with the new set up. Nice cruising position for me with the top case to lean against.

[WildBill1]

I like the way you relocated the touring box for a backrest but the Bootlegger plywood box needs to go. That's just my opinion or butt hole everyone got one .

[coolwind57]

Looks like you'd have very little room to get your key in your Yamaha trunk to open it. Do you have a solution or is it not a problem?

 

I like what you'd done. I'm sure it's functional and works for you. You're making it yours, man and that's cool.

[MoonShine]

Looks like you'd have very little room to get your key in your Yamaha trunk to open it. Do you have a solution or is it not a problem?

 

I like what you'd done. I'm sure it's functional and works for you. You're making it yours, man and that's cool.

 

Had to abandon the trunk lock. Replaced with twist locking latches on each side. Works good and one will accept a padlock if needed.

[MoonShine]

I like the way you relocated the touring box for a backrest but the Bootlegger plywood box needs to go. That's just my opinion or butt hole everyone got one .

 

Nope, the box stays. Got my coffee making gear in there. I will adopt your verbiage and combine with SkyDoc’s description. The box will now and forever be known as the “Bootlegger Locker”!

Thanks WB

[cowpuc]

Nope, the box stays. Got my coffee making gear in there. I will adopt your verbiage and combine with SkyDoc’s description. The box will now and forever be known as the “Bootlegger Locker”!

Thanks WB

 

Shine,,, If that gorgeous scoot were mine I would get me some stickers made up that spell out "Gone Bootleggin", stick em on the back of the locker and head west CTFW!!

[WildBill1]

I guess after a, Hard Days Ride some apple moonshine aged a day in that box would taste and relax one for a nights sleep. So maybe that box does appeal to me after all.

[MoonShine]

After much riding and camping on the old venture, I decided to put some BMW luggage on for better storage.  BMW mounting hardware modified to fit the Venture

[MoonShine]

[MoonShine]

Added a brace on each side of the front crash bars.  Braces cut from the rear crash bars I took off awhile ago.  I have dropped the bike a few times, and the stock bars fold right up.  They are very strong now, as I can stand on them with no movement.  Hope this helps!

Edited April 2, 2021 by MoonShine

[MoonShine]

[MoonShine]

These are the baja designs ‘wide cornering’ driving lights.  Tons of light!

[MoonShine]

Spray on truck bed liner for top case, fenders, radiator guard and wind scoop.