passenger seat to trunk distance

Oklahoma Bagger · 03-31-2018, 02:26 PM

I have built my own steel rack to mount one of the inexpensive trunks from ebay, but my question is , what is the distance from the back of the back seat to the front of the trunk that you all have been installing. I've tried to have a helper sit there but haven't found where it will be the most comfortable to the passenger, I don't want them sitting to straight up or leaning to far back. if anyone can take a quick measurement I would appreciate it. Thanks

VulcanE · 04-02-2018, 07:30 AM

I have a 1600 with a HD Ultra trunk, and my trunk backrest is about 1/2 back from the back of the rear seat. I put blocks under my frame to hold the bike level, had my wife sit on her seat in riding position to determine where to mount it.
Hope this was some help to you.

thebierguy · 04-02-2018, 08:02 AM

Pictures or it didn't happen

Oklahoma Bagger · 04-02-2018, 02:57 PM

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thebierguy · 04-02-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Oklahoma Bagger

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Nice! Good work!

Oklahoma Bagger · 04-02-2018, 03:57 PM

Thanks, it's 12 ga. Mild steel, same as wompus, but not as wide since I had the factor rack and brackets, I thought it would be the way to go. I have a friend that has the brake to bend it to size, then it's a matter trimming to fit. That took a little while but it is the first one. Once I'm finnish the second will be a lot quicker. Now I just need to determine the distance for the trunk. By the way it's a factory rear seat.

03-31-2018, 02:26 PM	#1
Oklahoma Bagger Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 30	passenger seat to trunk distance I have built my own steel rack to mount one of the inexpensive trunks from ebay, but my question is , what is the distance from the back of the back seat to the front of the trunk that you all have been installing. I've tried to have a helper sit there but haven't found where it will be the most comfortable to the passenger, I don't want them sitting to straight up or leaning to far back. if anyone can take a quick measurement I would appreciate it. Thanks __________________ Duane, aka; Oklahoma Bagger Claremore , outside Tulsa 1999 1500 G1 Nomad VBA # 1894 VROC # 34416 Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by Oklahoma Bagger; 04-02-2018 at 02:23 PM. Reason: trying to figure how to add pictures to the post
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04-02-2018, 07:30 AM	#2
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	I have a 1600 with a HD Ultra trunk, and my trunk backrest is about 1/2 back from the back of the rear seat. I put blocks under my frame to hold the bike level, had my wife sit on her seat in riding position to determine where to mount it. Hope this was some help to you. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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04-02-2018, 08:02 AM	#3
thebierguy Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hazelhurst, WI Posts: 101	Pictures or it didn't happen __________________ 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1600 Batwing Fairing Russell Day Long Seat w/ drivers back rest Rest is stock (Currently)
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04-02-2018, 03:57 PM	#6
Oklahoma Bagger Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 30	Thanks, it's 12 ga. Mild steel, same as wompus, but not as wide since I had the factor rack and brackets, I thought it would be the way to go. I have a friend that has the brake to bend it to size, then it's a matter trimming to fit. That took a little while but it is the first one. Once I'm finnish the second will be a lot quicker. Now I just need to determine the distance for the trunk. By the way it's a factory rear seat. __________________ Duane, aka; Oklahoma Bagger Claremore , outside Tulsa 1999 1500 G1 Nomad VBA # 1894 VROC # 34416
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