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« on: April 30, 2010, 03:59:33 PM » |
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Need info, Took off my trunk and added a rear light. So fae so good. I was wondering what to do for a sissy bar or some kind of backrest for the passenger.
I would like to know what some of the others have worked this out.
Went for a few short rides without the trunk, so far I really like it without all the extra weight.
All suggestions would be appreciated.
TIA
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« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2010, 04:46:32 PM » |
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If you get the fender rails from a standard or tourer, I have a sissy bar and pad off my old standard I'd let go if you want it.
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2010, 05:10:19 PM » |
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It looks like a sissy bar will fit on a I/S fender rail. But you would also have to buy the bracket for the sissy bar. Might be hard to find I've been looking for a left side one so far no luck
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« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2010, 05:17:35 PM » |
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Someone on the board built a bracket to bolt where the studs that hold the trunk on are. It mounted a stock sissy bar and backrest to the I/S rail that could be taken on and off easily. Maybe they'll chime in.
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Gunslinger
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2010, 07:23:48 PM » |
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There is an article on F6 Rider http://www.f6rider.com/Articles/10_minute_super_valk.htmYou will either need to get fender rails from a standard/tourer to mount the sissy bar to, or build a custom bracket for the sissy bar. I have both and can swap back and forth, but honestly, when I get a little free time I'll be building a bracket that bolts to the IS fender rail. It's not a "quick" change without a custom bracket and the way the IS frame rail is built it would take some serious customizing (and then painting or re-chroming) to fit the stock mount for the backrest/sissy bar. Building a custom bracket would be quicker and easier. |
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« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2010, 07:42:38 PM » |
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Nitrojukie330, I sure could use your sissy bar and pad. Anyone out there have any ideas where I could possibly find a side bar from a standard or touerer?
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« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2010, 07:50:29 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2010, 08:38:33 PM » |
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There is an ad for grab rails and complete backrest for sale in the classifieds but it's a package deal. You have to take the seats with it.
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Gunslinger
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« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2010, 08:48:35 PM » |
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Like I said, I have the fender rails off the standard/tourer, don't think I will go through the hassle of installing them again.
Are you never converting back? If you don't plan on putting the trunk on, I am looking for some parts off of one.
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« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2010, 08:57:03 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2010, 11:38:08 PM » |
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BigBf makes a quick release trunk modification if its something thats of intrest?
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« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2010, 11:58:20 PM » |
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The quick release is important when swapping back and forth, but it doesn't address the need to attach a backrest/sissybar.
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« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2010, 07:52:39 AM » |
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Thanks for all the input. I think I have it all figured out now.  |
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« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2010, 08:31:55 AM » |
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You need something like this deal. I have had this and hope to get it accomplished someday, but after all that I have seen, I think this is still the way to go. Good Luck!  Bracket  |
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« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2010, 10:45:31 AM » |
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Doug that is the one I was talking about. Missed yall at HG this year hope to see ya soon.  |
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« Reply #15 on: May 02, 2010, 11:01:20 AM » |
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Gunslinger, Sorry I took so long to answer, but I will be using the trunk again . Wife wont let me get rid of it so I will need all the parts.
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« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2010, 11:04:08 AM » |
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Just ordered side rails from a standard or tourer from Valkyrie Bling and more. Says they look like new, $119.00. I thought it was a pretty good deal.  |
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« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2010, 11:20:01 AM » |
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I got a decent deal on ebay on the Paladin quick-remove system. Ultimately I was going to have to buy a sissy bar plus a cruiser bar for when I went solo. It was worth it to me to be able to pull the whole thing off fast and avoid the cruiser bar altogether.
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« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2010, 11:37:56 AM » |
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Same here Millard. We wanted to come badly, but things just aren't working out for me to ride much this year. I have been out of town nearly every week since March; and now we are moving this week, so we have lots of excuses it seems. We hope to see you guys soon though. Take care and Ride Safely! Doug that is the one I was talking about. Missed yall at HG this year hope to see ya soon. |
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