Removable trunk mount for Vaquero

nomad4dixie · 03-11-2012, 12:12 PM

Since Kaw makes a quick release backrest and luggage rack for the Vaquero, anyone think that someone might come up with a quick release trunk mount using this hardware. Yeah, I know, if I wanted a trunk then I should have bought a Voyager! I might consider a removable trunk just for touring and keeping the bike clean for everyday riding. Any thoughts from you Vaquero riders?

**Jared** · 03-11-2012, 12:45 PM

From my understanding the voyages trunk come off in about 10 min. Is that not quick enough? ;)

cactusjack · 03-11-2012, 01:04 PM

It was my understanding that Kawasaki never intended to make a tourpak available for the Vaquero, which is why I didn't seriously consider buying one. I'd say don't hold your breath waiting.

Monkeyman · 03-11-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

From my understanding the voyages trunk come off in about 10 min. Is that not quick enough? ;)

He has a Vaquero, not a Voyager.

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

It was my understanding that Kawasaki never intended to make a tourpak available for the Vaquero, which is why I didn't seriously consider buying one. I'd say don't hold your breath waiting.

Sounds like he's trying to modify the QR Vaquero mount for a trunk.

**Jared** · 03-11-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

He has a Vaquero, not a Voyager.

I understand. If you haven't notice, there are a lot of similarities.

A Voyager trunk would look a lot better- fit and finish- than an after market with a rigged mount.

tazfl · 04-08-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nomad4dixie

Since Kaw makes a quick release backrest and luggage rack for the Vaquero, anyone think that someone might come up with a quick release trunk mount using this hardware. Yeah, I know, if I wanted a trunk then I should have bought a Voyager! I might consider a removable trunk just for touring and keeping the bike clean for everyday riding. Any thoughts from you Vaquero riders?

in reality, if you bought the QR mounting hardware and bought the sissybar that mounts to the QR brackets any machine shop would be able to easliy modify the sissybar to mount a trunk to.

Robert Fox · 04-08-2012, 10:21 PM

i am in the process of doing it now. i dont know if i will be able to utillize the QR system. here is a link for the trunk.

http://www.baggernation.com/images/p...d-tourpack.gif

**jestephens** · 04-09-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Fox

i am in the process of doing it now. i dont know if i will be able to utillize the QR system. here is a link for the trunk.

http://www.baggernation.com/images/p...d-tourpack.gif

I agree, the chopped tour box is exactly what I think of too! Good luck!

Robert Fox · 04-09-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

I agree, the chopped tour box is exactly what I think of too! Good luck!

i have the first set of brackets made. now i just need the $500 or so for the chopped tour box LOL.

**jestephens** · 04-09-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Fox

i have the first set of brackets made. now i just need the $500 or so for the chopped tour box LOL.

$500 is always the magic number. I'm saving up $500 for the Black LED headlight - then have to customize the mounting to work in our fairings. BUT IT WILL BE AWESOME and so will the trunk!!

Robert Fox · 04-10-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jestephens

$500 is always the magic number. I'm saving up $500 for the Black LED headlight - then have to customize the mounting to work in our fairings. BUT IT WILL BE AWESOME and so will the trunk!!

oh yes.

Crab · 04-29-2012, 11:17 AM

im thinking of going with this on my quick disconnect system..
http://a1hardbags.com/motorcycle-tru.../prod_295.html

Sandbagger · 05-29-2012, 02:22 PM

I installed a GIVI quick disconnect on my Vaquero. I added a passenger back rest. I really like it. Its light and holds two full face helmets. I made the mounts out of strap aluminum and picked up the saddle bags bolts and the antenna mount ( there is a like mount on the opposite side of the bag mounts).

**jestephens** · 06-03-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandbagger

I installed a GIVI quick disconnect on my Vaquero. I added a passenger back rest. I really like it. Its light and holds two full face helmets. I made the mounts out of strap aluminum and picked up the saddle bags bolts and the antenna mount ( there is a like mount on the opposite side of the bag mounts).

Tim, I've looked around a bit, and VERY interested in more details about what GIVI parts you used and how you completed your project. As I understand, you have GIVI quick disconnect system? Or is it just a GIVI box adapted to the KQR system? Thanks

**jestephens** · 06-03-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Fox

i have the first set of brackets made. now i just need the $500 or so for the chopped tour box LOL.

Robert, any recent influx of money to feed your project?

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Robert Fox Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 105	i am in the process of doing it now. i dont know if i will be able to utillize the QR system. here is a link for the trunk. http://www.baggernation.com/images/p...d-tourpack.gif __________________ '11 Black Vaquero VBA #01967 PCV Black Thunder Tornado Air Kit V&H Slip-ons Racin Ray Throttle mod Black Kuryakyn Mirrors Black Kuryakyn Grips Black Powder Coated Crash Bars, Highway Pegs, and Saddle Bag Handles KQR Sissy Bar and Luggage Rack Red Lenses and LED's on the rear with Run,Brake,Turn Signal Control w/flash equalizer
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Sandbagger Jr. Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arlington, WA Posts: 6	GIVI Trunk is quick disconnect I installed a GIVI quick disconnect on my Vaquero. I added a passenger back rest. I really like it. Its light and holds two full face helmets. I made the mounts out of strap aluminum and picked up the saddle bags bolts and the antenna mount ( there is a like mount on the opposite side of the bag mounts). __________________ Twisting the throttle either fixes the problem or ends the suspense. Tim Sandman 2011 Vaquero VBA #02076
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Crab Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 59	im thinking of going with this on my quick disconnect system.. http://a1hardbags.com/motorcycle-tru.../prod_295.html
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