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Author Topic: Standard to I/S  (Read 1991 times)
Patsfan
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« on: May 18, 2010, 10:43:53 AM »

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 »

Can be done but it ani't cheap. Parts are expensive.
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ptgb
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« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2010, 12:18:04 PM »


Probably cheaper to get a new wife...  

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« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2010, 12:22:37 PM »

Nah...just get yourself an IS and keep the standard for around town running. 
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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2010, 12:28:15 PM »

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.htm

http://www.valkyrieguy.com/tsutrunk.htm

If 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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« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2010, 06:01:13 PM »

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.

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« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2010, 07:28:25 PM »

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!!!  coolsmiley
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2010, 04:40:48 AM »

Do you know why divorces are so expensive?
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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2010, 06:12:23 AM »

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 »

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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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 »

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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