1700 Trunks

Netnorske · 02-20-2012, 08:15 PM

Has anyone put an HD style trunk on a 1700 model bike? Since they came out in 2009 I have not seen pictures anywhere where someone has done that. A lot of guys pick up the Kawi (Voyager) trunk and add to the 1700 Nomads, but those trunks are really pretty weak, which is why Kawi won't put a stock luggage rack on it.

I have read on other forums where many who have added the Yamaha luggage rack to the Kawi trunks eventually experience cracking. HD trunks can pack a load, I routinely pack about 20 lbs. in a bag on top of my trunk...no problem! If I were to someday upgrade the bike...I would like something that has a luggage rack and can carry a load.

**markclark57** · 02-20-2012, 08:25 PM

I can put a huge suitcase on my racks and leave it in the room for the day rides.

redjay · 02-20-2012, 08:31 PM

Quite a few guys have added the Venture luggage rack to the Voyager trunk with no issues that I have heard of. If you are thinking buying a 1700 Nomad why not buy a Wompus rack for it and add whatever trunk you want, Premeux, HD etc.

Netnorske · 02-20-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Quite a few guys have added the Venture luggage rack to the Voyager trunk with no issues that I have heard of. If you are thinking buying a 1700 Nomad why not buy a Wompus rack for it and add whatever trunk you want, Premeux, HD etc.

That is what I am getting at....but I have not seen any pics yet where someone has done that....just wondering if someone here has.

redjay · 02-20-2012, 08:53 PM

Not that I am aware of. I have seen photos of 1700 Nomads with the Voyager trunk but none with a non Voyager trunk. Why not take the trunk off your 1600 Nomad before you sell it and fit it on a 1700 Nomad ? Have you contacted Wompus to see if he makes a trunk mounting rack for the 1700 Nomad ?

Netnorske · 02-20-2012, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Not that I am aware of. I have seen photos of 1700 Nomads with the Voyager trunk but none with a non Voyager trunk. Why not take the trunk off your 1600 Nomad before you sell it and fit it on a 1700 Nomad ? Have you contacted Wompus to see if he makes a trunk mounting rack for the 1700 Nomad ?

I'm not that far ahead of myself yet....but that is what I am considering if/when the time comes. I'm sure if Wompus doesn't already, he can easily do so. I'm just surprised we have not seen that setup as of yet....been 3-4 years since the 1700 came out and I would have thought someone here might have given it a go.

redjay · 02-20-2012, 09:08 PM

People wanting a trunk on the 1700's are buying Voyagers ?

**nomadtom69** · 02-20-2012, 09:11 PM

Just checked Wompus makes a rack for the 1700

redjay · 02-20-2012, 09:21 PM

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ328562571

1700 Nomad with Voyager trunk.

**Jared** · 02-20-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

People wanting a trunk on the 1700's are buying Voyagers ?

+10

Thousand of Voyagers have been sold and the trunks seem to hold up just fine.

Netnorske · 02-20-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

+10

Thousand of Voyagers have been sold and the trunks seem to hold up just fine.

With a full trunk and a luggage rack with 20 lbs of luggage piled on top of it?

Netnorske · 02-20-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ328562571

1700 Nomad with Voyager trunk.

Redjay....not what I'm talking about...seen lots of those. Re-read the very first sentence in the OP....

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redjay · 02-20-2012, 10:09 PM

I think I answered your first post, put a Wompus rack on a 1700 Nomad and whatever trunk you like ? Ask Wompus who he sold the 1700 mounting racks to and if they sent him any photos of the install with a HD or similar trunk ?

Netnorske · 02-20-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

I think I answered your first post, Wompus rack on a 1700 Nomad.

You did...I was just wondering if anyone has done it and looking for some pics is all. I have yet to see a 1700 with a HD trunk...and you would think by now we would have.

redjay · 02-20-2012, 10:21 PM

I think it would look almost exactly like the Nomad with the Voyager trunk in the link I posted ?

02-20-2012, 08:15 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	1700 Trunks Has anyone put an HD style trunk on a 1700 model bike? Since they came out in 2009 I have not seen pictures anywhere where someone has done that. A lot of guys pick up the Kawi (Voyager) trunk and add to the 1700 Nomads, but those trunks are really pretty weak, which is why Kawi won't put a stock luggage rack on it. I have read on other forums where many who have added the Yamaha luggage rack to the Kawi trunks eventually experience cracking. HD trunks can pack a load, I routinely pack about 20 lbs. in a bag on top of my trunk...no problem! If I were to someday upgrade the bike...I would like something that has a luggage rack and can carry a load. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,936	Not that I am aware of. I have seen photos of 1700 Nomads with the Voyager trunk but none with a non Voyager trunk. Why not take the trunk off your 1600 Nomad before you sell it and fit it on a 1700 Nomad ? Have you contacted Wompus to see if he makes a trunk mounting rack for the 1700 Nomad ? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Just checked Wompus makes a rack for the 1700 __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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02-20-2012, 10:09 PM	#13
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,936	I think I answered your first post, put a Wompus rack on a 1700 Nomad and whatever trunk you like ? Ask Wompus who he sold the 1700 mounting racks to and if they sent him any photos of the install with a HD or similar trunk ? Last edited by redjay; 02-20-2012 at 10:12 PM.
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02-20-2012, 08:31 PM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,936	Quite a few guys have added the Venture luggage rack to the Voyager trunk with no issues that I have heard of. If you are thinking buying a 1700 Nomad why not buy a Wompus rack for it and add whatever trunk you want, Premeux, HD etc.
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02-20-2012, 09:08 PM	#7
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,936	People wanting a trunk on the 1700's are buying Voyagers ?
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02-20-2012, 09:21 PM	#9
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,936	http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ328562571 1700 Nomad with Voyager trunk.
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02-20-2012, 10:21 PM	#15
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,936	I think it would look almost exactly like the Nomad with the Voyager trunk in the link I posted ?
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