Interstate Trunk on Standard

[jwebber45]

Need a little assistance from the experts on this site... I just purchased an I/S trunk with all the mounting hardware for fitment onto my 1999 standard. Does anyone have installation instructions?

Also, can anyone help with the wiring for the lights so they work as Brake, turn and running lights?

Can I wire the speakers into the OEM CB radio? the CB unit is from a tourer.
anyother issues that I may run accross ?

Thanks   

[BigBad1]

I am defiantly no expert. However, I did the exact same think on my Tourer. You will need to change your rear fender grab rails. The I/S grab rails have the screw studs that the trunk bracket mounts on. The I/S trunk comes with a three prong plug (tail, stop, and ground). There are several web sites on different ways to do it. I left the inner  two lights as running only. The outer two are the dual filament bulb. They function as running, brake, and signals. To get the lights to work as turn signals, you will need to remove the trunk liner to access the tail lights. There are screws under the weather-stripping and on the bottom of the trunk. You also have to remove hinges, the screws that secure the tail lights to the liner, and the screws that secure the latch assembly to the liner. There are a LOT of these screws. Both the left and right side brake lights are wired together. You will need to separate the left and right brake lights. I used a standard trailer converter (from any parts store or Walmart) and standard 5 pin flat trailer wire harness for the trunk. The plug was placed under the seat so it was easy to unplug and remove the trunk. I installed the converter inside the trunk in that big void under the lock. This way, you don't lose valuable space under your set or inside the trunk. The space I am talking about is not used when the liner is installed. You will see what I'm talking about when you remove the liner. Then all you have to do is tap into the bikes L signal, R signal, Brake, Tail, and ground.  Use the 5 pin trailer harness and run it to the converter inside the trunk. On the exit side of the converter, you will only have three wires, right turn/brake, left turn/brake, and tail. Connect  these to the outer dual filament lights and the inner lights to the tail only.  (The ground by-passes the converter but dont forget to connect the ground straight to the trailer connector.) Put it all back together and ride on. I did not use the speakers but I am sure they they will work fine on your CB radio.  Good luck. You will love this trunk!!

[BigBad1]

If you have Tourer saddle bags you will need to change the hinges so the lids can be removed. You cant open the hinged bags under the trunk.

[jwebber45]

If you have Tourer saddle bags you will need to change the hinges so the lids can be removed. You cant open the hinged bags under the trunk.

Thanks for the information..Where might I find these hinges? and are they difficult to swap out?

[jwebber45]

I am defiantly no expert. However, I did the exact same think on my Tourer. You will need to change your rear fender grab rails. The I/S grab rails have the screw studs that the trunk bracket mounts on. The I/S trunk comes with a three prong plug (tail, stop, and ground). There are several web sites on different ways to do it. I left the inner  two lights as running only. The outer two are the dual filament bulb. They function as running, brake, and signals. To get the lights to work as turn signals, you will need to remove the trunk liner to access the tail lights. There are screws under the weather-stripping and on the bottom of the trunk. You also have to remove hinges, the screws that secure the tail lights to the liner, and the screws that secure the latch assembly to the liner. There are a LOT of these screws. Both the left and right side brake lights are wired together. You will need to separate the left and right brake lights. I used a standard trailer converter (from any parts store or Walmart) and standard 5 pin flat trailer wire harness for the trunk. The plug was placed under the seat so it was easy to unplug and remove the trunk. I installed the converter inside the trunk in that big void under the lock. This way, you don't lose valuable space under your set or inside the trunk. The space I am talking about is not used when the liner is installed. You will see what I'm talking about when you remove the liner. Then all you have to do is tap into the bikes L signal, R signal, Brake, Tail, and ground.  Use the 5 pin trailer harness and run it to the converter inside the trunk. On the exit side of the converter, you will only have three wires, right turn/brake, left turn/brake, and tail. Connect  these to the outer dual filament lights and the inner lights to the tail only.  (The ground by-passes the converter but dont forget to connect the ground straight to the trailer connector.) Put it all back together and ride on. I did not use the speakers but I am sure they they will work fine on your CB radio.  Good luck. You will love this trunk!!

Thanks for the help, I will be installing it this weekend as long as my wife does not give me  a long honey do list!!! Is this a difficult procedure when swapping out the rails? should I beware of any anything tricky?

[Chrome]

Hi jwebber45  I have the Honda CB on my Tourer. I believe it sends out a signal strong enough for your headset but not a set of speakers. You shoud be able to amp them. Should be able to use your headset output as an input for an amp.Don't know for sure but something to check out at a sound shop.
Chrome


 
 

[BigBad1]

Not a big deal to change the rails. Do one side at a time instead of removing both at the same time. The book say's to oil the bolts before reinstalling them into the fender. As far as the hinges go, they are still available or you can sometimes find them on ebay but most people let them go if they sell the bags. Pinwall may have some but there not too expensive to buy new. Here is a link to show the parts. [http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/model_years/892-honda-1999-valkyrie-interstate-gl1500cf/assemblies/13495-saddlebag]  I think you need numbers 16, 29, and 30. You will need two of each (one for each side). They can be a little difficult to remove once the screws are out. I think they have some sealant to prevent leakage.

[jwebber45]

Thanks for the help

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I am defiantly no expert. However, I did the exact same think on my Tourer. You will need to change your rear fender grab rails. The I/S grab rails have the screw studs that the trunk bracket mounts on. The I/S trunk comes with a three prong plug (tail, stop, and ground). There are several web sites on different ways to do it. I left the inner  two lights as running only. The outer two are the dual filament bulb. They function as running, brake, and signals. To get the lights to work as turn signals, you will need to remove the trunk liner to access the tail lights. There are screws under the weather-stripping and on the bottom of the trunk. You also have to remove hinges, the screws that secure the tail lights to the liner, and the screws that secure the latch assembly to the liner. There are a LOT of these screws. Both the left and right side brake lights are wired together. You will need to separate the left and right brake lights. I used a standard trailer converter (from any parts store or Walmart) and standard 5 pin flat trailer wire harness for the trunk. The plug was placed under the seat so it was easy to unplug and remove the trunk. I installed the converter inside the trunk in that big void under the lock. This way, you don't lose valuable space under your set or inside the trunk. The space I am talking about is not used when the liner is installed. You will see what I'm talking about when you remove the liner. Then all you have to do is tap into the bikes L signal, R signal, Brake, Tail, and ground.  Use the 5 pin trailer harness and run it to the converter inside the trunk. On the exit side of the converter, you will only have three wires, right turn/brake, left turn/brake, and tail. Connect  these to the outer dual filament lights and the inner lights to the tail only.  (The ground by-passes the converter but dont forget to connect the ground straight to the trailer connector.) Put it all back together and ride on. I did not use the speakers but I am sure they they will work fine on your CB radio.  Good luck. You will love this trunk!!

Great write-up 

I put the Interstate trunk on my Standard back in 2001 .

[BradValk48237]

Before you get it all put on, you might want to look into modifying the trunk mounting bracket for a "SuperValk" quick on and off... Once you mount the trunk, you have to disassemble the whole thing to modify it. There are many threads on here on how to do it... It might take you a half hour of marking and cutting, but its worth it...I did mine slightly different than some of the others on here. The way I did it makes it so you don't have to cut down/angle the front of the bracket to mount. and it hides the slots so you almost cant see them when the trunk is mounted. And less cutting of the bracket.


I can take my trunk off in 5 mins by myself with a wrench I keep on the bike.... makes quite a difference in handling with all that weight off and then you also have that bagger look for around town. On some trips, if I am staying in one place for a while, I will even take it off for day trips.. Also with the trunk on you get more buffeting going down the road and more motor/exhaust noise..... much more comfortable without the trunk...


Also if you are going to consider it, you would need to make all the wiring "quick disconnect" with a few dollars in parts from radio shack or your local auto parts store..... much easier to do now

Read up on it here on the site... its worth the effort....

My Trunk spends 90% of it's time hanging on the garage wall... only put it on for long trips...

Just my 2 Cents.....

Brad

[jwebber45]

Thanks Brad,

I may just do that... Can I pick your brain if need on the cutting of the trunk mounts?

[Black Dog]

Lucked in to an I/S trunk a few years ago, and with the Big BF mod, can put it on and take it off of my '97 Standard in 15 minutes tops.  I mostly ride solo, and keep the trunk hanging in the garage.  When I'm headed out to InZane, or another multiple day trip, it's back on and giving me the extra dry storage I need...

Before -



After -



Black Dog

[BradValk48237]

Anytime......

Also , Like Black Dog said, look up the Mod By Big BF .. its the standard way most do it... I was unconventional and I didn't like the way you had to cut the front of the mount for the angle to slide it on..... and teh long slot that shows once it is mounted..... but there is no wrong way...... Here is the link http://bigbf.com/bigbf_shop/mod_i-s_trunk/
I think I cut my slots at like 75 degrees or something.... you just have to make sure all 4 slots are at the same angle or you will have trouble getting it on... Once my trunk is on, the weight of the trunk holds it on..... and it will not bounce...... I actually drove around the block with it unbolted and it didn't move, even over the bumps......

I made a template, but think I threw it away......

AS far as the plugs, I used the connector that cane with the Standard twilight i added and spliced it into the taillight wiring.... I used a 4 pin connector from the auto supply for the rear speakers... the I also added a powered "hidden" AM FM antenna that sits under the seat(not that great).... use the one on the trunk for long trips for better reception, some guys mount a smaller permanent AM FM CB antenna to the rear of the bike (I don't have a CB), but I didn't want the clutter on the back. Thats why you see the three different plugs in the pic. They all plug in under the seat so the are out of the way when the trunk is off and are out of the weather.

PM if you want my phone...

Brad