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04-02-2010, 11:19 PM | #1 |
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I just received my trunk from http://www.a1hardbags.com/motorcycle...nks/cat_5.html
Of coarse the brackets are a universal type which means that they don't fit anything, not a big problem I can make something more appropriate if I have to. What I was wondering is if anyone here has put this trunk on your Nomad and if there were any tips or suggestions regarding the install. Thanks Jim Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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04-02-2010, 11:38 PM | #2 |
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Looks like a nice trunk. Once you get it installed be sure to include pictures.
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04-02-2010, 11:42 PM | #3 |
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I had a Mutazu DMY trunk on my 2007 until I replaced it with a larger HD tourpak clone. I mounted it on a Wompus rack. You need a good stable mount for the trunk, especially if your better half is going to be using it as a backrest. It wouldn't be good to have it fail and have to cut your ride short to turn around and fetch momma from the middle of the street.
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04-03-2010, 01:59 PM | #4 |
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What's the quality like on the trunk?
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04-03-2010, 04:38 PM | #5 |
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The trunk came painted and I was impressed with the color match there was a scratch in the gelcoat that never got taken out before paint, I am ok with that but I am sure it would drive someone else nuts, I had problems getting the latch open but after opening and closing it a few times it seems to work ok.
I am sure my wife will have a problem with how firm the foam is in the backrest pads and I will likely have to get someone to put foam that is less dense in them and recover them again. mounting was a snap on my already existing rack there was some confusion with the supplied brackets but I found out they were a universal bracket (fits nothing) that was included in case you did not have a rack already. All in all for the price I am happy with the trunk mostly for the fact that it color matched my bike perfectly it looks good on there (pics later) and I had it bolted on in a half our this morning. On to the batwing next. Jim Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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04-04-2010, 06:45 PM | #7 |
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I too have one on my '07, sitting on a Wompus rack. It came close to the same red as my bike colour and with a top rack as well. You get what you pay for and the first thing I did was re do the back rests for the wife. They are styrofoam with a little foam cover, so I had the whole item replace with a nice foam on the top and bottom sections, plus built out the top section to make it more of a horse shoe style. Pics coming soon.
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04-08-2010, 05:06 PM | #8 |
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I bought one off Ebay and got it yesterday. Got the DMY trunk, wrap around bacrest and the new style rack for $165 plus shipping. Put it on the Wompus rack I bought last week. $220 delivered. Like they said, you get what you pay for. We don't put on a lot of miles, so I think it will be fine until I can get $1000 for a Harley clone.
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04-08-2010, 07:19 PM | #9 |
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I just love the trike conversion Ken, it looks great. Is that your work or how did you manage that?
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04-09-2010, 07:10 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for the comment. This is a Tow-Pac trike kit. I had it put on because of getting older, knees, etc. Also this is a big bike for me, especially with my wife riding. Costs about $4200 for the kit.
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04-09-2010, 10:15 PM | #11 |
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When I mounted mine I put a plate inside the trunk to sandwich the trunk between the mounting plate or rack) and the plate I put on the inside. This does make the trunk much more stable.
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