Noon Day Posted September 7, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 7, 2020 I will need to replace or remove my rear trunk on my 2000 mm because of extensive cracks to the bottom of the trunk. Anyone have a trunk that would work or a suggestion on permanently removing the trunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbig1 Posted September 7, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 7, 2020 you left faster than I can type. guys have any pics of trunks you have retro fit on a gen2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted September 7, 2020 Share #3 Posted September 7, 2020 Wasn't there a recall on the early 2nd Gen Ventures? They added more support under the bottom. Not sure if it would help 20 years later but you could ask a Yamaha dealer to check if yours was part of the recall and if it had been "fixed". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted September 7, 2020 Share #4 Posted September 7, 2020 All the trunks are the same from 99-13. They added four pieces of metal to the bottom for support. There is always a few trunks on Ebay if you want to replace yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted September 7, 2020 Share #5 Posted September 7, 2020 I think only the '99 models were missing the additional supprort and large washers. They didn't actually recall them but came out with a free support kit. Nothing was sent out to owners but members of the forums and etc. became aware of the fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaniel Posted September 7, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 7, 2020 I had a body shop repair the cracks in the base of my trunk on the 99 RSV. I then cut a piece of 1/4 inch plexiglass to match the base of the trunk and mounted it to it. No problems after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phrog Posted September 8, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 8, 2020 Ebay. And if you're lucky, you'll find one the same color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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