Permanent SuperValk Conversion - Help

[Rider89]

First...I know if I remove the trunk permanently then its not a SuperValk anymore.
Having said that, I'm a solo rider, LOVE my I/S, but not really a fan nor do I need the trunk...so I'll probably take it off permanently.
If I want to get a passenger backrest and pad (for the times that I'm more social) are there any mods that I need to make to be able to take it on/off...much like I do the trunk now?

Thanks,

Markus 

[da prez]

   Marcus , have we met. I am in N/E Illinois .

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[gordonv]

Someone recently posted the same question.

Replace the IS fender rails with ones from a std/tourer, and get the hardware to mount a back rest. Or nothing.

The IS seat is one piece. Get a std/tourer set, and remove the passenger seat, and ride.

[Rider89]

   Marcus , have we met. I am in N/E Illinois .

                                                           da prez

Not sure. I didn't ride last year due to surgeries, but I've been out every day above 55 degrees this year. I'm up in Fox Lake

[Rider89]

Someone recently posted the same question.

Replace the IS fender rails with ones from a std/tourer, and get the hardware to mount a back rest. Or nothing.

The IS seat is one piece. Get a std/tourer set, and remove the passenger seat, and ride.

Thanks. I've got a set up Ultimates (3 piece) for the I/S. I'll start looking for the rails. 

[Challenger]

Super Valk with Cobra sissy bar for 1500 Intruder installed on trunk mount studs. When pillion and sissy bar are removed, I just put the chrome acorn nuts and washers back on the studs. Works for me! 

[mark81]

I'll even trade you your interstate trunk and rails for my standard rails, luggage rack, sissy bar, and solo bar Delivery and installation included.

[Bagger John - #3785]

Super Valk with Cobra sissy bar for 1500 Intruder installed on trunk mount studs. When pillion and sissy bar are removed, I just put the chrome acorn nuts and washers back on the studs. Works for me! 

What sort of modifications are/were required to make these fit?

Compare the width of the lower section of the Cobra sissy bar to an OEM Honda bar - are the dimensions the same? In other words: Can I find a set of Cobra side plates and use my stock Tourer sissy bar/backrest pad/rack on them?

[Relax]

nuff sed ....

[The emperor has no clothes]

nuff sed ....

Wow !!! That is stunning. 

[da prez]

 Marcus , I am in a Cary suburb. (that means high taxes) . You are about 20 minutes from me. Wooffred is near by and sets up a lot of rides. I also have a place in Island Lake.

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[BuckeyeDude]

I simply had a bracket made that fit the same trunk brackets.  Cost me about $300 with powder coat.  Also, had speakers installed in the saddle bags, but kept connections so I can put my trunk back on and use those speakers as well as the lights.

I thought about making it permanent, but I'm the type that, as soon as I do it, I'll find a reason to need the trunk.  Actually going to put bigger speakers and a subwoofer in the trunk for major jam sessions 

[bzane]

Relax: Wow! That is beyond words.

Totally shames the Fury, but that's a low bar.
Totally shames any boomer/chopper I've ever seen.

[tybme]

Super Valk with Cobra sissy bar for 1500 Intruder installed on trunk mount studs. When pillion and sissy bar are removed, I just put the chrome acorn nuts and washers back on the studs. Works for me!  

Sorry I am late to the party.
If I understand you correctly you were able to use Cobra's Intruder sissy bar set up with your interstate trunk mount. Is this right? It bolts right up with no modification needed?

**** looking closer it appears you needed to drill new rear bolt holes. Am I seeing that correctly?