trunk...Updated with completed pics - Page 2

markusmaximus · 10-18-2009, 08:19 AM

Hey NyhtRyder, you're way outside of my league on this one. But I can't wait to see how this turns out. And since you and I are both from the Indy area, perhaps I can get a first-hand look.

Keep us posted.

Yellow Jacket · 10-18-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

If I "see" what you are looking to do that would look great.

I see the image of trunk that looks like two bags side-by-side (only shorter in height). If that is what you are talking about... it would be similar to a custom pull-trailer I saw a guy have that he made. He also emulated the look of the saddlebags (same paint as the bike also) -- which looked really cool (I couldn't get a picture and asked him to post on this site; but he didn't).

This is the one you're thinking about I believe. He's from Sweden and posts as Lasse.

NyhtRyder · 10-18-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

Looking good! I really really like the idea! Just one question---will you be adding pads of some sort for a passenger to lean on? If so, and if the pad/backrest is vertical, what will you do with the space near the bottom of their back and the bottom front of the trunk? Will there just be a gap there?

I tried fitting the trunk and wompus rack on the bike today...It is going to have to be squared off on the front so it will fit on the wompus rack. Otherwise it will not have enough flat surface on the bottom to attach to the rack. But, I'm still leaving the shape of the trunk as it is on the sides and going to taper the square front into the sides. More pics to follow soon.

lost · 10-19-2009, 09:37 PM

Sounds interesting.

I cheated though.

I've found that Yamaha Venture trunks have lines that really suit the Nomad. I started out with one from an 80's model that really worked but then someone else's misfortune gave me a shot at a 2005 model and the speakers in the armrests were just too much to resist. A trip to a local machine shop where I was able to get a bolt on adapter to to let the Yamaha trunk bolt on to the Kawasaki mounts. The bolt on is so I can take it off and turn it back onto a Nomad from the current Yamasaki configuration. It's the same reason I picked the Hoppe fairinf. I can take it off and go back to the stock.

But then I'm lazy and don't have the energy or the imagination to come up with something from scratch. Good luck and keep us posted.

caper · 10-20-2009, 08:40 AM

Really nice, great idea. I can't wait to see them finished:)

rickyboy · 10-20-2009, 09:36 PM

Looks good so far. And you're going to fiberglass it? or what? Like others I went with a Venture trunk,. Mine is an '84,....but I'm thinking about a Harley trunk for more room

NyhtRyder · 10-21-2009, 03:50 PM

It will get fiberglassed and painted to match my 07 black/titanium, Plus I will add some LED's and running and brake lights.

NyhtRyder · 10-23-2009, 03:13 PM

wheelie · 10-23-2009, 09:35 PM

Wow that's more c-clamps than I've ever seen in one place! Seriously, can't wait to see the finished product. Wish I had that kind of talent with wood. I'm more torch-welder, nuts-bolts. Oh and hammer can't forget the BFH.

kpmhspirit · 10-23-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelie

Wow that's more c-clamps than I've ever seen in one place! Seriously, can't wait to see the finished product. Wish I had that kind of talent with wood. I'm more torch-welder, nuts-bolts. Oh and hammer can't forget the BFH.

Right. Don't force it.. get a bigger hammer....LOL

Pete

billz410 · 10-23-2009, 11:30 PM

Absolutely insane!!! I bet that is going to be one beautiful peice of work when it's done!!! The work of a true craftsman.

kpmhspirit · 10-24-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NyhtRyder

It will get fiberglassed and painted to match my 07 black/titanium, Plus I will add some LED's and running and brake lights.

Great looking project you got going there. Look forward to the finished product.

Instead of the Wompus bracket, make your own like I did. You can custom fit it to you trunk.

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

Scroll down to the bottom of the site and you'll see the brackets I made. Maybe that'll help.

Pete

NyhtRyder · 10-24-2009, 05:48 AM

I've already purchased the wompus rack for this trunk. Thanks for the advice though.

I'm almost to the point of enclosing the sides and cutting out the door. Then I can start fiberglassing. Will probably do the inside first.

NyhtRyder · 10-28-2009, 04:49 PM

In the process of doing the fiberglass now.

NyhtRyder · 11-07-2009, 06:39 PM

In the proccess of smoothing out the fibergalss with some body filler. Just thought I'd show some progress.

10-18-2009, 08:19 AM	#16
markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	trunk...Updated with completed pics Hey NyhtRyder, you're way outside of my league on this one. But I can't wait to see how this turns out. And since you and I are both from the Indy area, perhaps I can get a first-hand look. Keep us posted. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-19-2009, 09:37 PM	#19
lost Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London ON Canada Posts: 13	trunk...Updated with completed pics Sounds interesting. I cheated though. I've found that Yamaha Venture trunks have lines that really suit the Nomad. I started out with one from an 80's model that really worked but then someone else's misfortune gave me a shot at a 2005 model and the speakers in the armrests were just too much to resist. A trip to a local machine shop where I was able to get a bolt on adapter to to let the Yamaha trunk bolt on to the Kawasaki mounts. The bolt on is so I can take it off and turn it back onto a Nomad from the current Yamasaki configuration. It's the same reason I picked the Hoppe fairinf. I can take it off and go back to the stock. But then I'm lazy and don't have the energy or the imagination to come up with something from scratch. Good luck and keep us posted.
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10-20-2009, 08:40 AM	#20
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	trunk...Updated with completed pics Really nice, great idea. I can't wait to see them finished:) __________________ Live in the NOW ! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-20-2009, 09:36 PM	#21
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	trunk...Updated with completed pics Looks good so far. And you're going to fiberglass it? or what? Like others I went with a Venture trunk,. Mine is an '84,....but I'm thinking about a Harley trunk for more room __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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10-21-2009, 03:50 PM	#22
NyhtRyder Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 78	trunk...Updated with completed pics It will get fiberglassed and painted to match my 07 black/titanium, Plus I will add some LED's and running and brake lights. __________________ NyhtRyder Patriot Guard Rider #111802 VROC #24848
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10-23-2009, 03:13 PM	#23
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10-23-2009, 09:35 PM	#24
wheelie Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Neoga, IL Posts: 433	trunk...Updated with completed pics Wow that's more c-clamps than I've ever seen in one place! Seriously, can't wait to see the finished product. Wish I had that kind of talent with wood. I'm more torch-welder, nuts-bolts. Oh and hammer can't forget the BFH. __________________ You never slow down you never grow old VBA #656 Black 2007 1600 Nomad
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10-23-2009, 11:30 PM	#26
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	trunk...Updated with completed pics Absolutely insane!!! I bet that is going to be one beautiful peice of work when it's done!!! The work of a true craftsman.
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10-24-2009, 05:48 AM	#28
NyhtRyder Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 78	trunk...Updated with completed pics I've already purchased the wompus rack for this trunk. Thanks for the advice though. I'm almost to the point of enclosing the sides and cutting out the door. Then I can start fiberglassing. Will probably do the inside first. __________________ NyhtRyder Patriot Guard Rider #111802 VROC #24848
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10-28-2009, 04:49 PM	#29
NyhtRyder Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 78	trunk...Updated with completed pics In the process of doing the fiberglass now. __________________ NyhtRyder Patriot Guard Rider #111802 VROC #24848
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11-07-2009, 06:39 PM	#30
NyhtRyder Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 78	trunk...Updated with completed pics In the proccess of smoothing out the fibergalss with some body filler. Just thought I'd show some progress. __________________ NyhtRyder Patriot Guard Rider #111802 VROC #24848
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