Patsfan
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« on: May 18, 2010, 10:43:53 AM » |
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I have a 98 Standard. It is a great bike but the wife wants more comfort. If this is a possibility, what would I have to do to transform the current backrest into an I/S type of backrest complete with arm support? She would also like me to add a tourpack. Would I have to also get hardbags?? Will this type of conversion work or not?? As always thanks for your help.
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2010, 11:44:44 AM » |
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Can be done but it ani't cheap. Parts are expensive.
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« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2010, 12:18:04 PM » |
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« Last Edit: May 18, 2010, 12:20:37 PM by ptgb »
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Joe Hummer
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« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2010, 12:22:37 PM » |
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Nah...just get yourself an IS and keep the standard for around town running.
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1999 Valkyrie Interstate You pay for the whole bike, why not use it Jerry Motorman Palladino
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ptgb
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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2010, 12:28:15 PM » |
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Seriously, though, you can get a set of Tsukayu hardbags and trunk for about $1300 if you have black bike and don't have to have them painted. They are nice, I had both on my standard and they worked great. No armrests though. http://www.valkyrieguy.com/tsubags.htmhttp://www.valkyrieguy.com/tsutrunk.htmIf you wanted OEM bags and trunk, with their mounting brackets you are talking easily $2500+ used. Still really no armrests just the speaker pods. You can add a set of armrests to either the standard backrest or to an OEM trunked Valk with these. http://www.bigbikethings.com/armrests.html
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Jabba
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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2010, 06:01:13 PM » |
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Yeah man... just buy an IS.
I know at least 3 people that have bought IS's recently for less than $7K. Two of us for $6K. And you get 2 bikes.
I just bought one... for the wife... less than a week ago.
Jabba
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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2010, 07:28:25 PM » |
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Cheaper to keep the wife, if you can stand her! Just got rid of mine, and I could have bought 3 I/S for that price! But peace of mind is well worth the investment!!! 
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Jabba
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2010, 04:40:48 AM » |
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Do you know why divorces are so expensive? V V V V V V V V V V V V V V Because they are WORTH it!!
Jabba
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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2010, 06:12:23 AM » |
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Forgot to mention that I could by 2 Valks per year for the next 7 years with the alimony. Still worth every penny!!!
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« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2010, 12:05:33 PM » |
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Just get a I/S
the 2-3 grand you would likely spend for a i/s trunk and saddle bags would be much better put toward another bike.
i have a standard and have much more invested than insurance will pay off
nick
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« Reply #10 on: May 24, 2010, 03:28:39 PM » |
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Do you know why divorces are so expensive? V V V V V V V V V V V V V V Because they are WORTH it!!
Jabba
AMEN. I ditched the wife and kept the bike. Problem solved.
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« Reply #11 on: May 24, 2010, 04:35:09 PM » |
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Just get a I/S
the 2-3 grand you would likely spend for a i/s trunk and saddle bags would be much better put toward another bike.
i have a standard and have much more invested than insurance will pay off
nick
Progressive allows you to purchase additional coverage for accessories. I carry an extra 6K.
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