New upgrades - Page 2

**Rasta** · 08-23-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Burntslapup

What did you use for the chrome accents on the bags??

That's what I did with mine, put the chrome accents from the auto parts store.

PS Correction...I did the three strips on the door and around the door! I did not run the three around the bags.

ponch · 08-24-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

It's a beverage holder dufus

Alough I did see a guy riding the other day with an unlit cigar in his mouth.
Looked like a real dumb ass.

At least have the cigar lit.

Burntslapup · 08-24-2012, 06:22 PM

Thanks Rasta. I have the leather wraps on the bags so I'm not running the three over the tops either. The three strips on the side of the bags where I'm planning to make shiny.

Bud2rat · 08-25-2012, 12:43 PM

I purchased the chrome strips at AutoZone. They come in a variety of sizes from 1/8" to 2". You just trim and stick. It's an inexpensive way to replace the side strips.

Burntslapup · 08-26-2012, 10:54 AM

Thank you sir

scottmoritz · 12-06-2012, 04:44 AM

That looks great - and the size goes well with the bike unlike so many that look out of place.

What rack mount did you use for the trunk? The price on those from a1hardbags seems very inexpensive and would be a great addition to my Nomad for the long commutes I have to do these days.

Murphy · 12-06-2012, 05:58 PM

That is one of the most stunning Nomads I have ever seen.
Definately saving the pictures.
great job!

Bud2rat · 12-08-2012, 09:00 PM

Scottmoritz, thanks for the comment. In response to your question about the trunk. The truck was purchased through Amazon.com for less than $100. It came complete with the backrest and rack. I mounted directly to the OEM rack. I removed the OEM backrest and mounted the trunk using 1/2" EMT one hole straps. It has been mounted for 5 months with no problems.

Murphy, Thanks for the boost of confidence.

scottmoritz · 12-12-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bud2rat

Scottmoritz, thanks for the comment. In response to your question about the trunk. The truck was purchased through Amazon.com for less than $100. It came complete with the backrest and rack. I mounted directly to the OEM rack. I removed the OEM backrest and mounted the trunk using 1/2" EMT one hole straps. It has been mounted for 5 months with no problems.

Murphy, Thanks for the boost of confidence.

I looked on Amazon - is it the ABS trunk you went with? I had looked at the DMY trunk at a1hardbags and it looks to be very similar...but theirs is more expensive and they do not list the material of construction.

Netnorske · 12-12-2012, 12:51 AM

Nice looking ride....

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ranngenomad · 12-14-2012, 12:55 PM

Hello,
Beautiful bike, did you use your original rack to mount your trunk?

Bud2rat · 12-14-2012, 06:18 PM

Scott, yes, it is the ABS trunk. It is exactly the same trunk that A1Hardbags sell. I had one from A1 Hardbags on another motorcycle.

Ranngenomad, Yes it is mounted the the original OEM rack.

recumbentbob · 12-15-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Burntslapup

What did you use for the chrome accents on the bags??

Chrome trim like that is sold at autozone.

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Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Scottmoritz, thanks for the comment. In response to your question about the trunk. The truck was purchased through Amazon.com for less than $100. It came complete with the backrest and rack. I mounted directly to the OEM rack. I removed the OEM backrest and mounted the trunk using 1/2" EMT one hole straps. It has been mounted for 5 months with no problems. Murphy, Thanks for the boost of confidence. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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08-24-2012, 06:22 PM	#18
Burntslapup Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC Posts: 10	Thanks Rasta. I have the leather wraps on the bags so I'm not running the three over the tops either. The three strips on the side of the bags where I'm planning to make shiny.
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12-06-2012, 04:44 AM	#21
scottmoritz Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Western, NC Posts: 8	That looks great - and the size goes well with the bike unlike so many that look out of place. What rack mount did you use for the trunk? The price on those from a1hardbags seems very inexpensive and would be a great addition to my Nomad for the long commutes I have to do these days.
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ranngenomad Jr. Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 6	Hello, Beautiful bike, did you use your original rack to mount your trunk?
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12-14-2012, 06:18 PM	#27
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Scott, yes, it is the ABS trunk. It is exactly the same trunk that A1Hardbags sell. I had one from A1 Hardbags on another motorcycle. Ranngenomad, Yes it is mounted the the original OEM rack. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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