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Author Topic: Moving Interstate trunk backwards  (Read 643 times)
pipecvr@comcast.net
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« on: March 22, 2016, 08:26:41 AM »

Hello All,
Does anyone know if there is a way to move the Interstate trunk backwards a couple of inches?  Give me and my passenger more room? 
Thanks for the help!
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old2soon
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2016, 09:00:23 AM »

I have an I/S and I GUESS it could be done-extend the rails extend the wiring harness but I'm also GUESSING it will change the geometry of the M/C. Not real sure if anyone here has undertaken that particular task BUT you iz in da right place to find out!  cooldude Good luck with this quest!  coolsmiley RIDE SAE.
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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2016, 09:56:42 AM »

 Steelcowboy did it, maybe this is the link:

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,84617.msg832730.html#msg832730
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samoanrich
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« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2016, 02:44:25 PM »

How about moving that interstate trunk forward and then you would have the ultimate drivers backrest.
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« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2016, 02:48:43 PM »

How about moving that interstate trunk forward and then you would have the ultimate drivers backrest.
I remember someone doing that also, but don't remember who.
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« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2016, 02:51:21 PM »

How about moving that interstate trunk forward and then you would have the ultimate drivers backrest.
I remember someone doing that also, but don't remember who.

Wizard did.  He's gone now.   Sad
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2016, 03:09:30 PM »

truckracer (Matt?) did it I saw the bike at Inzane a green. interstate

He is the fellow that sells the 0 rings sets

moved the trunk forward and its his backrest
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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2016, 04:50:38 PM »

I am a large individual and my wife normal size and the IS has plenty of room I don't even know she is there other than the added weight ( or when she falls asleep and bumps my helmet with hers )So I don't think I will be moving my trunk she might fall off  2funny coolsmiley
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Karen
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« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2016, 06:48:00 PM »

I did it using aluminum stock; you need to add a 1" x 1" bar of the length you want at the mounting point in the lower center of the trunk. You'll need a crossbar (1/2" x1/2", width of the trunk mounts) behind that, to catch the bottom front trunk bolts. Finally, I used 3 pieces of flat stock 1" x 1/4" (length of the front bottom offset) to pick up the rear trunk bottom bolts. I believe I added about 3 inches of passenger seating space. The original wiring was long enough to handle the change. Did it back in 2001-2002, finer details escape me. Drill & tap, extra hardware needed. So easy a cave girl did it!  Kiss
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« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2016, 07:52:12 PM »

So easy a cave girl did it!
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 2funny 2funny You go there gal.   cooldude

Is it still winter up there Karen?
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Karen
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« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2016, 10:21:54 PM »

We had snow on Monday, but it's pretty much gone now, supposed to hit 60 tomorrow. Unfortunately, I've got a PODS in the driveway that precludes getting the trike out, but the scooter can just barely fit between the rock wall and the PODS. I suppose I'll just have to take it for a ride... Hope you're well, John, seems like you are enjoying life, give yourself a big hug!  Kiss
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