Trunk for 05 Nomad?

bluetongue · 07-11-2007, 09:22 PM

Ok, I have decided to install a trunk on my Nomad for 2 reasons, extra storage and my wifes comfort. She likes the stock backrest but wants somthing closer to a wings backrest.
What types of trunks are available at a reasonable cost.
I can build my own wompus rack so all I need is a trunk.

blowndodge · 07-11-2007, 10:52 PM

My understanding is that one can buy the Harley Classic trunk or the Yamaha Venture trunk on ebay. I've seen them and even used still are pricey and then you'd have to paint it. I know what you mean about the wifey wanting a better spot to rest! She still thinks I should have bought the Gold Wing just because of that Throne she would be sitting on! I tell her to pipe down! I love my Nomad!

ponch · 07-12-2007, 11:24 AM

I think the late model yamaha venture trunks look the best.

http://www.thewoodshop.20m.com/motor...oto_nomad2.htm
http://www.thewoodshop.20m.com/motor...es_nomad03.jpg
http://www.thewoodshop.20m.com/motor...estanger02.jpg
http://www.thewoodshop.20m.com/motor...ckregina17.jpg

then there is always this:
http://www.rolfshemsida.se/blandade%...er/ready14.jpg

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Ok, I have decided to install a trunk on my Nomad for 2 reasons, extra storage and my wifes comfort. She likes the stock backrest but wants somthing closer to a wings backrest.
What types of trunks are available at a reasonable cost.
I can build my own wompus rack so all I need is a trunk.

bluetongue · 07-12-2007, 04:14 PM

blowndodge/ponch, I would love to put a late model venture trunk on but all the ones I find are pretty steep and need alot of work. I guess I will just keep looking around.

07-12-2007, 04:44 PM

Traded in a 1999 SE Goldwing on my Nomad. One of the things I did not like about the Wing was how badly the gusty sidewinds affected it. Nomad is much better. Felt like part of the problem was the large trunk acting like a sail. I agree the storage was nice , and my wife did like it, but she is ok with the Nomad's good backrest.

bluetongue · 07-12-2007, 05:16 PM

GH, I forgot all about you saying that. What you want for it?
Any problems I should know about. You can hit me on here or my personal email.

rzuni · 07-12-2007, 09:57 PM

Matazu and Scootworks both have trunks which will work on the Nomad. Matazu is less expensive. Both have backrests with armrests.

www.scootworks.com
www.matazu.com

bluetongue · 07-12-2007, 11:52 PM

Thanks for the info Rocky.

druid · 07-14-2007, 02:20 PM

How close to west texas are you? I happen to have 2 or 3 of the HD trunks in my possession. I don't have a helluva lot in them so we could probably come to agreement regarding price, shipping etc. I had a HD trunk on my 02 Nomad as well as the HD faring, and enjoyed the extra space and the protection. That Nomad was totalled in 04 and I now ride an 05 Nomad. I haven't yet had time to install a trunk on it as yet, but i will be keeping one of the trunks for that purpose.

bluetongue · 07-15-2007, 09:01 PM

Thanks for the offer druid, but I have went with the Venture trunk. I actually will have 2 of them. One will be a detachable model for when I travel alone and the other will stay mounted when my wife Marla rides with me. One I bought and need to go get and the other one was free. The free one came from a friend who will paint both the trunks to match my bike.
I like having options so may even install a receiver hitch and mount one there. I like to experiment and make different things so you never know what I will be building and installing on my bike.

madman · 07-18-2007, 07:59 PM

The HD trunk will give you the most room for storage... Myself I prefer the looks of the late model Yamaha trunk but I've not been able to find one... I use the HD trunk with the Wompass rack...

bluetongue · 07-29-2007, 05:58 PM

Just thought I would share some pics of the trunk I installed that I got off of GH. Check out the custom mount I made today.

bluetongue · 07-29-2007, 06:03 PM

GH, this is the other trunk I have.

**trip** · 07-29-2007, 07:17 PM

bluetongue,
I like your trunk and the custom made mount! Very nice. Is that a 67 or 68 Chevy PU I see in the garage? I kept a 68 Chevy PU shortbed in my garage for several years. It had a half built corvette low-profile 350 in it. Eventually, my wife made me sell it to make more room in the garage.

Trip

bluetongue · 07-29-2007, 08:07 PM

Trip, the truck is a 69 long bed with a 425hp small block what you can't see is the extra hp in the bed 250 hp nitrous. Ya the wife wants me to sell it since I have had it for 14 years and never finished restoring it. Just one of many unfinished projects.

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07-11-2007, 10:52 PM	#2
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Trunk for 05 Nomad? My understanding is that one can buy the Harley Classic trunk or the Yamaha Venture trunk on ebay. I've seen them and even used still are pricey and then you'd have to paint it. I know what you mean about the wifey wanting a better spot to rest! She still thinks I should have bought the Gold Wing just because of that Throne she would be sitting on! I tell her to pipe down! I love my Nomad! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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07-12-2007, 04:14 PM	#4
bluetongue Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Caney,Tx Posts: 510	Trunk for 05 Nomad? blowndodge/ponch, I would love to put a late model venture trunk on but all the ones I find are pretty steep and need alot of work. I guess I will just keep looking around.
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07-12-2007, 04:44 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	Trunk for 05 Nomad? Traded in a 1999 SE Goldwing on my Nomad. One of the things I did not like about the Wing was how badly the gusty sidewinds affected it. Nomad is much better. Felt like part of the problem was the large trunk acting like a sail. I agree the storage was nice , and my wife did like it, but she is ok with the Nomad's good backrest. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-12-2007, 05:16 PM	#6
bluetongue Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Caney,Tx Posts: 510	Trunk for 05 Nomad? GH, I forgot all about you saying that. What you want for it? Any problems I should know about. You can hit me on here or my personal email.
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07-12-2007, 09:57 PM	#7
rzuni Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 24	Trunk for 05 Nomad? Matazu and Scootworks both have trunks which will work on the Nomad. Matazu is less expensive. Both have backrests with armrests. www.scootworks.com www.matazu.com
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07-12-2007, 11:52 PM	#8
bluetongue Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Caney,Tx Posts: 510	Trunk for 05 Nomad? Thanks for the info Rocky.
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07-14-2007, 02:20 PM	#9
druid Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 42	Trunk for 05 Nomad? How close to west texas are you? I happen to have 2 or 3 of the HD trunks in my possession. I don't have a helluva lot in them so we could probably come to agreement regarding price, shipping etc. I had a HD trunk on my 02 Nomad as well as the HD faring, and enjoyed the extra space and the protection. That Nomad was totalled in 04 and I now ride an 05 Nomad. I haven't yet had time to install a trunk on it as yet, but i will be keeping one of the trunks for that purpose.
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07-15-2007, 09:01 PM	#10
bluetongue Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Caney,Tx Posts: 510	Trunk for 05 Nomad? Thanks for the offer druid, but I have went with the Venture trunk. I actually will have 2 of them. One will be a detachable model for when I travel alone and the other will stay mounted when my wife Marla rides with me. One I bought and need to go get and the other one was free. The free one came from a friend who will paint both the trunks to match my bike. I like having options so may even install a receiver hitch and mount one there. I like to experiment and make different things so you never know what I will be building and installing on my bike.
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07-18-2007, 07:59 PM	#11
madman Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 9	Trunk for 05 Nomad? The HD trunk will give you the most room for storage... Myself I prefer the looks of the late model Yamaha trunk but I've not been able to find one... I use the HD trunk with the Wompass rack...
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07-29-2007, 05:58 PM	#12
bluetongue Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Caney,Tx Posts: 510	Trunk for 05 Nomad? Just thought I would share some pics of the trunk I installed that I got off of GH. Check out the custom mount I made today.
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07-29-2007, 06:03 PM	#13
bluetongue Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Caney,Tx Posts: 510	Trunk for 05 Nomad? GH, this is the other trunk I have.
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07-29-2007, 07:17 PM	#14
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Trunk for 05 Nomad? bluetongue, I like your trunk and the custom made mount! Very nice. Is that a 67 or 68 Chevy PU I see in the garage? I kept a 68 Chevy PU shortbed in my garage for several years. It had a half built corvette low-profile 350 in it. Eventually, my wife made me sell it to make more room in the garage. Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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07-29-2007, 08:07 PM	#15
bluetongue Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Caney,Tx Posts: 510	Trunk for 05 Nomad? Trip, the truck is a 69 long bed with a 425hp small block what you can't see is the extra hp in the bed 250 hp nitrous. Ya the wife wants me to sell it since I have had it for 14 years and never finished restoring it. Just one of many unfinished projects.
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