Help in deciding on Solo Seat, and trunk removal plan.

[GJS]

I'm rebuilding a 99 Interstate. I like the super Valk look and have heard that someone has designed a quick 'Trunk removal kit' or concept.
If anyone knows of this, or could point me in the right direction, I'd greatly appreciate it.

As well, I really like the Corbin gunslinger seat. I'm thinking of asking if they will make it with the studded Dual Tour stitching & lower panels (the flaps).
Anyone had a problem mounting a solo seat on the Interstate? Any other great Solo seats, for the Valk?

Best regards,

Glenn Schentag

[R J]

Trunk removal:

Bigbf.com

Bill is a VRCC member

Seat:

Ultimate:

http://www.ultimateseats.ca/

Des is a supporter of the club.

[Trynt]

If you don't want to cut slots in the trunk mounting brackets (ala Big BF) you can cut the studs off your fender struts and have them  tapped with threads.  I would recommend having a machinist do the work because the mounting points on the struts are angled and the metal is difficult to drill.

[GJS]

Thanks for the help.
That is what I was looking for.
I think I will go with cutting the brackets, as I have them already and can do that with the tools I have.

With respect to the seat. I like the Stinger look.
[url]http://www.corbin.com/honda/valkgun.jpg/url]
That seat with the stitching and side panels (flaps) of the Dual Tour [url]http://www.corbin.com/honda/valk_dt.shtml/url]

Thanks!

Glenn

[R J]

Thanks for the help.
That is what I was looking for.
I think I will go with cutting the brackets, as I have them already and can do that with the tools I have.

With respect to the seat. I like the Stinger look.
http://www.corbin.com/honda/valkgun.jpg
That seat with the stitching and side panels (flaps) of the Dual Tour http://www.corbin.com/honda/valk_dt.shtml

Thanks!

Glenn

Hate to say it partner, but it will take a whole lot of getting used to it...

My experience, they are harder than a box of bricks.   But, all butts don't set the same, so you just might like it.

[mirion]

If your needing a passenger backrest after you slot your trunk for easy removal, here is a pic of what someone else did. He did an awesome fab and chrome job on these brackets.                               

Here is a pic of my 97 Valk with the stinger seat on it. Haven't been on a long ride with it yet but I like the look.


For riding double I throw on this different Corbin seat that has a socket in the back of it for plugging in a removble backrest. On my Interstate I put on the Std/Tourer fender rails and use the Hondaline backrest but of course it is a major deal to put the trunk back on which I haven't missed yet but I am sure I will eventually have to do the "Quick Change " slots in the trunk rails like you are considering.

[mirion]

Here is the I/S with the Ultimate seat on it, not a bad Solo look either in my opinion.



By the way, the previous pics I posted of the 97, that is a an Interstate tank on it as well.

[GJS]

Great looking bikes Mirion!
I think Solo Interstates look great; the look and feel of a personal chariot.

Cheers,

Glenn