Trunk back rest

[jdp]

I have an off brand trunk for my tour but it has no back rest, has anyone ever made a back rest for a trunk box? I would like to make one that wraps around for comfort for the old lady, any help out there? Thanks.

[Jess from VA]

Lot of variables, but I'd look for a used Harley trunk rest (probably the cheapest and most numerous you will find) then see if you can figure out how to mount it to your trunk.  The trunk (or lid) would probably have to be strengthened to hold the load, and the trunk rest itself may have to be reshaped on the back (mount part) to mate up with the trunk or lid (an upholstery shop could probably help with that). 

When you are done, it may be nice for the passenger, but probably will not look very good.

You would probably be better served to get a complete used Hog trunk with matching rest attached (much cheaper than used OE valk parts) and then spend your time figuring out how to mount that assembly to the bike's luggage rack. 

https://www.denniskirk.com/397031.sku?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&gclid=CODSzL7vo8ICFfPm7Aod7ScAcA

Look at all the sizes and shapes.
https://www.google.com/search?q=used+harley+trunk+rest&client=firefox-a&hs=8vd&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=nts&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=YNx7VKD-M8GZNrzRg_gF&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=1412&bih=652

Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/harley-tour-pak-street-glide

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Off brand trunks are for sale on ebay. See if yours is one being sold and if they have a pad available as an option and try to purchase that alone.