Trunk sizes

[goldstar225]

I intend to add a venture trunk to my nomad within the next few months and I've been following the trunk threads with interest as well as using the search function. I have a question I hope you can help with.

Is there a significant difference in the capacities of the 83-85 venture trunks vs. the 86-93? Does anyone know the respective dimensions or capacities?

Thanks for your help!!

[VulcanE]

I can't tell you the dimensions, but the 86-93 models are a little larger. The largest trunk out there is the Harley tour pack. It's quiet a bit larger than all the different model Ventures, and the Goldwing 1800.

[towering]

Im in the middle of restoring a 83 venture royal trunk i got off of ebay. Smaller then a harley trunk but i can fit 2 full face helmets in it. Thats plenty room for me

[goldstar225]

Thanks Towering that description gives me some perspective of the size.

[rewindgy]

1983 - 1984 Smaller ( removable) 1985 Large ( removable) 86 - 93 Large ( same as 85 - but not removable) 99 - present Slightly smaller than 85 - 93 ( not removable)

[phenrichs]

Originally Posted by towering

Im in the middle of restoring a 83 venture royal trunk i got off of ebay. Smaller then a harley trunk but i can fit 2 full face helmets in it. Thats plenty room for me

TWO full face. No kidding? That is great. I have been bidding on one on ebay and I was getting just for the wife's comfort but it is great to know that it is that large.

[rickyboy]

Hi goldstar you might want to check with Dan Lund. He has or had both sizes in the Venture trunk, if I'm not mistaken. I have the '84 Venture trunk and find it has a lot of room.

[goldstar225]

Thanks for all the info gentlemen. I just bought an 84 venture trunk off ebay. You input helped me to get off the fence and make a decision. I appreciate it.

[towering]

Originally Posted by goldstar225

Thanks for all the info gentlemen. I just bought an 84 venture trunk off ebay. You input helped me to get off the fence and make a decision. I appreciate it.

What did you pay for it ?

[lomax]

....Looks like I may be a bit late offering this, but if anyone is interested, I have an early 80's (small) and early 90's (large) Venture trunks that I could put side by side and take a picture of to give an idea of their size. Let me know if you wanna see that! :)

[goldstar225]

Originally Posted by towering

What did you pay for it ?

$129 with backrest & chrome rack. Supposed to have minor cracks in the bottom of the trunk. We'll see.

[goldstar225]

Originally Posted by lomax

....Looks like I may be a bit late offering this, but if anyone is interested, I have an early 80's (small) and early 90's (large) Venture trunks that I could put side by side and take a picture of to give an idea of their size. Let me know if you wanna see that! :)

Lomax If you could, go ahead and post the picture. I think I'll be pleased with the '84 but you never can tell, I might change my mind. Besides, there may be others who would like the same information. Thanks for the offer.

[lomax]

...sure thing. I will post a picture or two tomorrow. There are a couple of the larger Venture trunks in sig pics on the forum. If you can find a post of "oldbikers" or "audiogooroo", you will have an idea what the larger ones look like on the nomad. :)

[towering]

Originally Posted by goldstar225

$129 with backrest & chrome rack. Supposed to have minor cracks in the bottom of the trunk. We'll see.

Sounds like the one i just got backrest chrome and cracks. I paid 170 for mine. Can you send me a pic or a link to it so i can see

[goldstar225]

Originally Posted by towering

Sounds like the one i just got backrest chrome and cracks. I paid 170 for mine. Can you send me a pic or a link to it so i can see

Unfortunately I'm not sure how to post a link. Mine was EBAY item # 370122207394 with a closing date of Nov 30th. It can be viewed in the completed listings. I think that I saw yours, purchased a few days earlier with a brown leather backrest?