Going Solo

[jasonc32amg]

Spent the evening after Xmas time continuing the clean the gonad. I really like the solo look so I took off the passenger boards and seat. The only snag was that I found the main seat bolt head sheared off. After playing with it a while I was able to unscrew it from under the fender http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I'm debating on the look; I'd like to find a good looking rear rack but that old yammie rack isn't around any more.

Either way it's a work in progress. Attention to the front end will be my first mods. Stiffer fork springs and some braded lines are mandatory on this hoss.

Merry Christmas http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[timebandit]

this is what I got for a solo rack
http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo183/Time-Bandit-Nomad/IMG00632.jpghttp://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo183/Time-Bandit-Nomad/IMG00633.jpg
custom world piece for a roadstar 1700

[cactusjack]

"clean the gonad"

Not sure what that means, but a solo rack from a 1986-2003 HD Sportster fits great. They are made by several manufacturers and are easily found.

Here's a pic of one on my '07:

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad358/cjack_1/35/P1010384_RSZ_009.jpg

[AlabamaNomadRider]

I just clean my gonads when I shower.

I have thought of going the solo route myself since my wife doesn't ride with me.

[jasonc32amg]

"clean the gonad"

Not sure what that means, but a solo rack from a 1986-2003 HD Sportster fits great. They are made by several manufacturers and are easily found.

Here's a pic of one on my '07:

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad358/cjack_1/35/P1010384_RSZ_009.jpg

Thanks for the tip, that's perfect. Does it line up with the factory mounting holes? Is that an factory HD piece?

[jasonc32amg]

I just clean my gonads when I shower.

I have thought of going the solo route myself since my wife doesn't ride with me.

My wife doesn't ride with me either and I really like the clean old school look. It also take away some parts that have some corrosion on them.

[cactusjack]

"clean the gonad"

Not sure what that means, but a solo rack from a 1986-2003 HD Sportster fits great. They are made by several manufacturers and are easily found.

Here's a pic of one on my '07:

http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad358/cjack_1/35/P1010384_RSZ_009.jpg

Thanks for the tip, that's perfect. Does it line up with the factory mounting holes? Is that an factory HD piece?

Yes, the holes line up. I had to bend the front mounting tab a little bit to match the angle on the fender, though. I don't think mine is genuine HD, I bought it off eBay from alscycleparts for $32.50.

[zoom45]

Solo is great!
http://www.vulcanbagger.com/forums/album.php?albumid=17&pictureid=51


http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x282/Zoom45/Nomad%20with%20Harley%20Fairing/PC240050.jpg

[mikeyger]

They look good! Time Bandit what kind of seat is that?

[timebandit]

They look good! Time Bandit what kind of seat is that?

Stock 2008 seat http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[mikeyger]

timebandit It looks so much thinner exspecially in the front compared to mine 99 I like it!

[timebandit]

timebandit It looks so much thinner exspecially in the front compared to mine 99 I like it!

The seat and tank are different on the 1500 then the 1600

[mikeyger]

Will One like that with the lower profile fit mine? Maybe i can find one on ebay instead of a high price mustang or other since I ride solo a lot but put passenger parts on while taking a trip Thanks

[timebandit]

Will One like that with the lower profile fit mine? Maybe i can find one on ebay instead of a high price mustang or other since I ride solo a lot but put passenger parts on while taking a trip Thanks

To my knowledge, they do not interchange

[mikeyger]

Thanks I will be looking around Merry Christmas!! Bandit

[Bdog]

Glad to see more Solo's comming on board. Bdog
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u319/blackiedog/Bdog%20design%20works/100_0311.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u319/blackiedog/Bdog%20design%20works/100_0715.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u319/blackiedog/Bdog%20design%20works/100_0710.jpg

[Bdog]

Here's another solo rack I use for carrying bigger stuff.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u319/blackiedog/Bdog%20design%20works/000_0091.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u319/blackiedog/Bdog%20design%20works/100_0243.jpg

[timebandit]

Here's another solo rack I use for carrying bigger stuff.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u319/blackiedog/Bdog%20design%20works/000_0091.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u319/blackiedog/Bdog%20design%20works/100_0243.jpg

If you ever decide to part with this one, I'm interested http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[trosco]

Getting a new Goldwing for Christmas so taking the Nomad to solo I think. Has anyone found or made a solo seat that is "sprung" like the old solo seats from the 60's & 70's Harley dressers?

[timebandit]

Has anyone found or made a solo seat that is "sprung" like the old solo seats from the 60's & 70's Harley dressers?

That would be nice http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

You could always try to fit one for a 800 vulcan from these guys

http://bluecollarbobbers.com/web/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=33&category_id=2&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=24

[jasperboy]

Here is my solo look. I can go from this to the two up in about 20 minutes. I normally leave it solo, and when I know the wife is joining me for a weekend ride I just go back to stock.

[bogatyrs]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif Really like the look and have been toying with the same idea.

I took the back floor boards off last year after I got caught in them and had a bad fall - broke an ankle while walking my bike in a parking lot.

Since I am now single after 22 years I don't expect to be riding with anyone soon anyway - next one has to have money and her own bike... ;)

My bike is the 2010 any suggestions on where to get the replacement parts for the passenger seat - I don't have the luxury of a place to make major changes so somthing that is a direct fit is much preferred.

[GIBBY]

Here is my solo set-up. I have sold the fender rack and am now running a fender bib from PH Customs.

[shnyroq]

Solo here and loving it!

[psychocycle]

Hey Shnyrog, that bike of yours looks somehow familiar. ;)

[sas]

Here's another look at a solo set-up.

[shnyroq]

Hey Shnyrog, that bike of yours looks somehow familiar. ;)

Wish I had your fairing though!

[jasonc32amg]

Thanks for the tip, that's perfect. Does it line up with the factory mounting holes? Is that an factory HD piece?

Yes, the holes line up. I had to bend the front mounting tab a little bit to match the angle on the fender, though. I don't think mine is genuine HD, I bought it off eBay from alscycleparts for $32.50.

Thanks again - I just put it on and it's perfect! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[ray2]

Any one have a pic of the 1700 Nomad with the solo set up?

[Monkeyman]

blackiedog---Very industrial. I kinda like it.

[markclark57]

Wow, that was a "Time Warp".

[Bdog]

I think we should have a Solo section only on this site. Are you in favour of this idea?

[Monkeyman]

Wouldn't bother me but is there enough solo stuff for it's own section? Mine's been solo'ed so I'm in. :)

[jendesigner]

Mine has been solo from the day I bought it last Fall. Actually both of my bikes are.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x80/Jendesigner/7d20c713.jpg
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x80/Jendesigner/both_bikes.jpg

[crazygene49]

Jendesigner, that is a beautiful nomad. I love the fringed seat. What kind is it?

[jendesigner]

Thanks. The seat is a Corbin Solo. Did a 640 mile day ride and it is very comfortable. It feels like a brick if you just sit on it but when riding it feels great.

[danimal2]

Definitely like the cleaner look of the Nomad solo. They don't look bad configured as a two up, but I prefer the old school one up look. I'm actually thinking about doing away with the racks on the bags just to clean it up a bit more. I've never used them and can always put em back on if needed. Want to do a backrest on it for the longer rides though. You can tell when that bit of support from the back seat is no longer there. Saw a neat deal a few months ago (can't find it now) where a guy took a headrest from a car and modded it to fit his bike as a backrest. It was real clean, looked like it was meant to be there, and appeared to be comfortable. I'm going to make it a project. Even if it doesn't work out, it's just a headrest from the salvage yard and shouldn't be more than $20 or so.


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg129/Squirtcha/Motorcycle%20shots/DSCF1003-1.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg129/Squirtcha/Motorcycle%20shots/DSCF1432-1.jpg?t=1317998605

[ragnagwar]

Since I never carry a passenger anyway!

[markclark57]

After we got Patricia her new Suzi Boulevard, the back seat was just extra weight. I can actually carry more on my solo racks than I could on the back seat.