Tour pack for stock 2014 Nomad rack? - Page 2

jlklein · 06-25-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The tourpak replaces the stock passenger backrest. You need a purpose-built tourpak mount, a luggage rack is not designed to carry the weight of a tourpak.

So if you look at my pic I initially included, you can see the big heavy leather luggage pack that I currently use on trips now, which sits on the stock luggage rack and is strapped to the backrest. So you're saying if I removed my backrest and attached a universal plastic tour pack to the stock luggage rack and handrails, it would be too heavy for the stock luggage rack and handrails?

Jeff

jlklein · 06-25-2019, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Are you aware that Kawasaki sold a trunk and a mount for the 1700 Nomad ? You might be able to find a used one.
https://www.kawasaki.com/accessories...-kit/999940314

Oooooo, that's pretty....but gaaaaawllly, the price! lol
Looks like that would replace the entire backrest/handrail assembly.
Might have to set up an ebay search for that...

Thanks,
Jeff

**plumber63** · 06-25-2019, 07:01 PM

Mine are the stock handle rails with a custom design set up to mount the trunk to. Attached properly to the hand rails it will hold the weight and the pressure/weight of a passenger leaning against it. The handle rail brackets are what holds the passenger backrest. So as long as it is made to mount properly.

I test tried mounting a tour pack to a luggage rack it bounced and vibrated real bad. Defiantly wasn't safe to let my wife lean against it.

**vulcanscott** · 06-25-2019, 07:17 PM

it only comes black but amazon has the best price on the kit

jlklein · 06-26-2019, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vulcanscott

it only comes black but amazon has the best price on the kit

If you mean the Kawasaki tour pack, it's $1529.95 on Amazon, same as Kawasaki's site (and every other site I've found them on).

Jeff

recumbentbob · 06-26-2019, 04:20 PM

Here you go.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/sear...nearbyArea=170

Imsum12 · 06-27-2019, 09:29 AM

I had the same thought last summer, wanted more storage and a better backrest for my wife. After much going back and forth I did get the wompus rack and it was the best choice. I stripped of the factory backrest and luggage rack and it was a easy bolt on.
I picked up a cheap (cost efficient) trunk and it lasted me for the one summer only, it just vibrated itself to death. So I picked up a old used HD trunk and completely rebuilt it over the winter it was my best decision, got it for a song on ebay and then it was just my own sweat equity.
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cactusjack · 06-28-2019, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jlklein

So if you look at my pic I initially included, you can see the big heavy leather luggage pack that I currently use on trips now, which sits on the stock luggage rack and is strapped to the backrest. So you're saying if I removed my backrest and attached a universal plastic tour pack to the stock luggage rack and handrails, it would be too heavy for the stock luggage rack and handrails?

Jeff

Yes, also, that big heavy leather luggage pack is too heavy for the luggage rack.They are only rated for 10-15 pounds. I wouldn't want a passenger leaning against a tourpak on a flimsy rack.

alwhite00 · 06-28-2019, 07:50 PM

I built a wompas style mount out of stainless to mount my Honda Valkyrie tour pack, nice lines, nice lights, great backrest (per the wife) and speakers.

andyvh1959 · 09-03-2019, 09:22 PM

So far I'm pleased with this $224 box I bought on ebay, mounted on a Wompus rack I found on ebay for $60.

**jjg3** · 09-04-2019, 10:33 PM

I put a tourpak on a wompus. Using flat steel bars with stainless hardware and o-rings to dampen. I didn't think anything could match the stock backrest so I kept it.

**vulcanscott** · 09-05-2019, 05:36 AM

Well I did it too . Bought the factory trunk kit from partzilla and mounted it last weekend I am very happy with it . Came with every bolt washer bracket trim etc. Also new tail light wiring harness and harness to the big light that was included on the trunk . No modifications all bolt on plug and play . Looks just like a Voyager minus the Emblem . Oh and Partzilla's price is 400 less than ebay or amazon for the kit !

The Black Knight · 09-05-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jjg3

I put a tourpak on a wompus. Using flat steel bars with stainless hardware and o-rings to dampen. I didn't think anything could match the stock backrest so I kept it.

kpmhspirit · 09-05-2019, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jjg3

I put a tourpak on a wompus. Using flat steel bars with stainless hardware and o-rings to dampen. I didn't think anything could match the stock backrest so I kept it.

Nice work. I did something similar years ago on my '06 Nomad. Resurrecting this just to maybe generate some ideas for those looking at this. I'm sure it can be adapted for Vaqueros.

http://home.insightbb.com/~kpmh.010/N-TourPak.htm

It was a relatively cheap solution and worked great. Old tour packs are easy to find and the great thing about HD is that you can get replacement parts like hinges, locks, etc. for almost any year at most dealers.

Anyway just throwing that out there for those who want a DIY project

Pete

06-25-2019, 07:01 PM	#18
plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 985	Mine are the stock handle rails with a custom design set up to mount the trunk to. Attached properly to the hand rails it will hold the weight and the pressure/weight of a passenger leaning against it. The handle rail brackets are what holds the passenger backrest. So as long as it is made to mount properly. I test tried mounting a tour pack to a luggage rack it bounced and vibrated real bad. Defiantly wasn't safe to let my wife lean against it. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers
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recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	Here you go. https://delaware.craigslist.org/sear...nearbyArea=170 __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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06-27-2019, 09:29 AM	#22
Imsum12 Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 32	I had the same thought last summer, wanted more storage and a better backrest for my wife. After much going back and forth I did get the wompus rack and it was the best choice. I stripped of the factory backrest and luggage rack and it was a easy bolt on. I picked up a cheap (cost efficient) trunk and it lasted me for the one summer only, it just vibrated itself to death. So I picked up a old used HD trunk and completely rebuilt it over the winter it was my best decision, got it for a song on ebay and then it was just my own sweat equity. Fanni Small.jpg __________________ Doug 08 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Big Fat Fanni" Metallic Diablo Black/Candy Fire Red Stock, FI
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jjg3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 94	I put a tourpak on a wompus. Using flat steel bars with stainless hardware and o-rings to dampen. I didn't think anything could match the stock backrest so I kept it. __________________ moto photos
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vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	it only comes black but amazon has the best price on the kit
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09-05-2019, 05:36 AM	#27
vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	Well I did it too . Bought the factory trunk kit from partzilla and mounted it last weekend I am very happy with it . Came with every bolt washer bracket trim etc. Also new tail light wiring harness and harness to the big light that was included on the trunk . No modifications all bolt on plug and play . Looks just like a Voyager minus the Emblem . Oh and Partzilla's price is 400 less than ebay or amazon for the kit !
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