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« on: January 05, 2021, 01:27:56 PM » |
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There is a possibility of a '15 Valk entering my garage and I was wondering if there is an aftermarket rack that fits on the rear fender when the bike is set up in solo mode kinda like the one we had for the 1500 Valk.
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Jack B
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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2021, 02:20:31 PM » |
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Short answer is no I looked after I bought mine. But once I put a Cobin seat on it I stopped looking.  |
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six2go #152
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« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2021, 03:55:12 PM » |
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Short answer is no I looked after I bought mine. But once I put a Cobin seat on it I stopped looking. Thanks Jack, that looks just like the one I have my eye on. Which windshield is on yours? I'm thing of a Madstad since I like the one on my F6B. |
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Jack B
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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2021, 05:18:44 PM » |
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It's the Honda tall I made some 2 inch brackets to tilted back
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« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2021, 06:19:22 AM » |
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six2go #152
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« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2021, 07:32:35 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2021, 02:55:17 AM » |
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I made my own. A scrap piece of Corian and assorted brackets from True Value. (I'm retired  ) Let's get a pic up so we can see it. |
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Robert
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« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2021, 04:29:56 PM » |
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The factory rack sets up without a seat entirely. It bolts to the grab handles on either side, but if you dont keep them then I dont know of any rack that will work.   |
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“Some people see things that are and ask, Why? Some people dream of things that never were and ask, Why not? Some people have to go to work and don’t have time for all that.”
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2021, 05:05:20 PM » |
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Jack B
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« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2021, 06:24:35 PM » |
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What ever happened to Pago? I remember him working on putting a 1800cc motor into a 1500 Valkyrie. |
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« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2021, 06:26:38 PM » |
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[/quote] Good looking bike Robert |
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Tundra
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« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2021, 04:20:50 AM » |
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Sharp bike Robert  The carrier/rack will mount as Robert stated, "The factory rack sets up without a seat entirely. It bolts to the grab handles on either side" OR It will also mount directly to the stock sissy bar.  |
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Robert
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« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2021, 06:28:21 AM » |
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Sharp bike Robert The carrier/rack will mount as Robert stated, "The factory rack sets up without a seat entirely. It bolts to the grab handles on either side" Thank you  Good looking bike Robert
Never hurts to have admirers I put the pics up so you can see the rack is not mounted to the Corbin seat. The 2 bolts that hold the rack to the bracket are the brackets that come from 2 small rails that are bolted to the handles. If Pago had put his racks into production it would have been good. |
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« Reply #14 on: January 14, 2021, 07:28:37 AM » |
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I've contacted http://wompusracks.com/ to ask if any of their racks fits the V1800 I know Detn8er has one on his V1500 and is very pleased with ti. |
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« Reply #15 on: January 15, 2021, 08:11:24 AM » |
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Installing the Honda Valkrie VTX 1300/1800 rack. {{ READ FIRST! }}
You will be using new bolts to hold the rack on the bike. On the tour model the rack fits between the chrome bezels and the saddle bag supports.
1. First…Protect the rear fender with a good thick towel. ((Just in case))
2. Remove the 2 front bolts (10 mm) and the 2 rear bolts (8mm) Leave the middle bolts where they are. ….DO NOT LOOSEN THEM!
3. The rack will spread open to fit the bike. Take your time. The front bezel is a little wider than the back…
4. Open the rack and carefully set the small spacers into the bolts and insert into the rear holes in chrome bezel … just enough to get them started.
5. Spread the front of the rack and put the 2 large bolts into the holes.
6. Put the washers I supplied on the bolts then install them and tighten securely…. ((No washers on the tour models))…. That’s it!
Remember, the rack is only as strong as the bolts that hold it on the bike.
Even a truck can be overloaded, so don’t overload the rack.
Wompus Inc. (wompusracks.com)
Gainesville, Ga.
404-405-1550
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« Reply #16 on: January 15, 2021, 09:59:04 AM » |
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Is there a compelling reason to go with the Wompus Rack over the OEM cargo rack? |
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« Reply #17 on: January 15, 2021, 11:11:59 AM » |
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Is there a compelling reason to go with the Wompus Rack over the OEM cargo rack? Scott, a former admin, told me his OEM rack broke when he had a heavy top case affixed to it. He told me that when he noticed the heavy top case I had affixed to mine :-) ... Anywho... a heavy duty thick folded metal one is probably stronger than the OEM square tubed one... -Mike |
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« Reply #18 on: January 15, 2021, 12:59:37 PM » |
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Anywho... a heavy duty thick folded metal one is probably stronger than the OEM square tubed one... [/quote] The 1800 Valkyrie OEM rack is heavy folded metal, the 1500 Valkyrie is square tubing. |
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« Reply #19 on: January 15, 2021, 02:12:52 PM » |
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Anywho... a heavy duty thick folded metal one is probably stronger than the OEM square tubed one... The 1800 Valkyrie OEM rack is heavy folded metal, the 1500 Valkyrie is square tubing. [/quote] So it is ... I read the forum from the firehose, "Show unread posts since last visit." I forget where I am sometimes. -Mike "makes it like real life!" |
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« Reply #20 on: January 15, 2021, 06:30:55 PM » |
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How timely, mine just arrived. I am impressed with the quality of every piece of Honda OEM purchases thus far. Extreme quality, perfect chrome job, thick 3/16" and heavy. The precise fit of the OEM parts on this bike make me smile, and makes the prices easier to digest. That beauty is straight out of the package, I haven't even rubbed on it yet. A solid work of art.   |
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« Reply #21 on: January 15, 2021, 07:46:42 PM » |
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Is there a compelling reason to go with the Wompus Rack over the OEM cargo rack? I have no idea. Just posting what I found. |
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« Reply #22 on: January 16, 2021, 02:50:35 AM » |
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How timely, mine just arrived. I am impressed with the quality of every piece of Honda OEM purchases thus far. Extreme quality, perfect chrome job, thick 3/16" and heavy. The precise fit of the OEM parts on this bike make me smile, and makes the prices easier to digest. That beauty is straight out of the package, I haven't even rubbed on it yet. A solid work of art. NICE!!! |
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« Reply #24 on: January 16, 2021, 07:42:12 AM » |
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Is there a compelling reason to go with the Wompus Rack over the OEM cargo rack? Scott, a former admin, told me his OEM rack broke when he had a heavy top case affixed to it. He told me that when he noticed the heavy top case I had affixed to mine :-) ... Anywho... a heavy duty thick folded metal one is probably stronger than the OEM square tubed one... -Mike Have you got a photo from the side showing the trunk in place? |
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« Reply #25 on: January 16, 2021, 09:54:30 AM » |
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He may be talking about a 1500 Valkyrie and not an 1800 Valkyrie.
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« Reply #26 on: January 16, 2021, 05:23:57 PM » |
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How timely, mine just arrived. I am impressed with the quality of every piece of Honda OEM purchases thus far. Extreme quality, perfect chrome job, thick 3/16" and heavy. The precise fit of the OEM parts on this bike make me smile, and makes the prices easier to digest. That beauty is straight out of the package, I haven't even rubbed on it yet. A solid work of art.
WARNING, WARNING, WARNING. Please do not put anything on the rack without some type of towel or covering over it. The rack is strong and beautiful but I put something like a pizza box on it and it left a mark like a fine scratch. I was pretty pissed that this happened and I could not get it out. Its not terrible but i learned my lesson and always use some type of covering on it. I thought of putting like a phone screen protector material on it or like clear automotive wrap on it to keep it looking new. Just wanted to warn you.  |
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« Reply #27 on: January 16, 2021, 05:38:30 PM » |
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Is there a compelling reason to go with the Wompus Rack over the OEM cargo rack? Scott, a former admin, told me his OEM rack broke when he had a heavy top case affixed to it. He told me that when he noticed the heavy top case I had affixed to mine :-) ... Anywho... a heavy duty thick folded metal one is probably stronger than the OEM square tubed one... -Mike Have you got a photo from the side showing the trunk in place? Which bike?   -Mike |
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« Reply #28 on: January 16, 2021, 05:48:05 PM » |
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How timely, mine just arrived. I am impressed with the quality of every piece of Honda OEM purchases thus far. Extreme quality, perfect chrome job, thick 3/16" and heavy. The precise fit of the OEM parts on this bike make me smile, and makes the prices easier to digest. That beauty is straight out of the package, I haven't even rubbed on it yet. A solid work of art.
WARNING, WARNING, WARNING. Please do not put anything on the rack without some type of towel or covering over it. The rack is strong and beautiful but I put something like a pizza box on it and it left a mark like a fine scratch. I was pretty pissed that this happened and I could not get it out. Its not terrible but i learned my lesson and always use some type of covering on it. I thought of putting like a phone screen protector material on it or like clear automotive wrap on it to keep it looking new. Just wanted to warn you. The good thing is once you get that first scratch all the following ones are a lot less painful. |
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Tundra
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« Reply #29 on: January 17, 2021, 07:24:31 AM » |
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How timely, mine just arrived. I am impressed with the quality of every piece of Honda OEM purchases thus far. Extreme quality, perfect chrome job, thick 3/16" and heavy. The precise fit of the OEM parts on this bike make me smile, and makes the prices easier to digest. That beauty is straight out of the package, I haven't even rubbed on it yet. A solid work of art.
WARNING, WARNING, WARNING. Please do not put anything on the rack without some type of towel or covering over it. The rack is strong and beautiful but I put something like a pizza box on it and it left a mark like a fine scratch. I was pretty pissed that this happened and I could not get it out. Its not terrible but i learned my lesson and always use some type of covering on it. I thought of putting like a phone screen protector material on it or like clear automotive wrap on it to keep it looking new. Just wanted to warn you. Thank you Robert, duly noted and appreciated |
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« Reply #30 on: January 17, 2021, 10:59:36 AM » |
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Is there a compelling reason to go with the Wompus Rack over the OEM cargo rack? Scott, a former admin, told me his OEM rack broke when he had a heavy top case affixed to it. He told me that when he noticed the heavy top case I had affixed to mine :-) ... Anywho... a heavy duty thick folded metal one is probably stronger than the OEM square tubed one... -Mike Have you got a photo from the side showing the trunk in place? Which bike?  -Mike Thanks Mike. Is that the Hondaline rack on the V1800? |
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« Reply #31 on: January 17, 2021, 10:59:54 AM » |
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Is there a compelling reason to go with the Wompus Rack over the OEM cargo rack? Scott, a former admin, told me his OEM rack broke when he had a heavy top case affixed to it. He told me that when he noticed the heavy top case I had affixed to mine :-) ... Anywho... a heavy duty thick folded metal one is probably stronger than the OEM square tubed one... -Mike Have you got a photo from the side showing the trunk in place? Which bike?  -Mike Two great bikes, two great pictures. Good thing you snapped that photo with the flags when you did. |
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« Reply #32 on: January 17, 2021, 01:21:58 PM » |
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Is that the Hondaline rack on the V1800?
Yep, both bikes have OEM racks. As I said when I was confused about which board
I was on, I like the thick folded metal ones, and the OEM 1800 rack is just that.
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« Reply #33 on: January 17, 2021, 01:24:09 PM » |
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Two great bikes, two great pictures. Good thing you snapped that photo with the flags when you did.Thanks ... I don't think the flags are in danger, especially in Marion Virginia, but the Confederate solder monument might be...  I hear they're getting rid of the one in Lewisburg West Virginia... -Mike
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Is that the Hondaline rack on the V1800?
Yep, both bikes have OEM racks. As I said when I was confused about which board
I was on, I like the thick folded metal ones, and the OEM 1800 rack is just that.
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« Reply #36 on: January 17, 2021, 03:05:53 PM » |
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That's how I remember it. There's an attachment kit, and then stuff (like a sissy bar and a rack) that you can attach... -Mike |
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« Reply #37 on: January 17, 2021, 03:36:08 PM » |
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That's how I remember it. There's an attachment kit, and then stuff (like a sissy bar and a rack) that you can attach... -Mike I might have to take a run down to Gainsville, GA to Wampus. |
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« Reply #38 on: January 20, 2021, 08:36:50 PM » |
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I've spoken to the Wompus guy, Mike, and will be riding down to see him in Gainesville, GA in a few weeks as the weather warms up.
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« Reply #39 on: January 21, 2021, 03:13:40 AM » |
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I've spoken to the Wompus guy, Mike, and will be riding down to see him in Gainesville, GA in a few weeks as the weather warms up.
Gainesville is pretty close to Atlanta, but it looks like there's still some nice roads through the countryside to get there... -Mike |
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