Interstate questions

[Hook#3287]

I'm fixing to fly to GA to ride my NTM State, back home.

Don't have much time around the Interstate, so I was wondering, can a full helmet fit in the trunk?

I'm shipping gear ahead of going south and want to have both my full and half helmets.

Also, the first I"m gonna do is "Super Valk" her.  I know I 'll need a tail light, but does the rear fender on a Interstate have the indent for a OEM light?  What's up with the tail light wiring?

Out side of the trunk mods and the tail light, what else should I be looking at to convert her.

Thanks ahead!

[Bighead]

Never tried to put a full face in the trunk but it should fit and yes the rear fender a a plastic sheild over where the twilight goes,just pops out. As far as wiring I just spliced into the wires going to trunk lights.

[Pete]

I ordered the standard tail light pigtail for a clean wiring effect. As I did not intend to ever pit the trunk on.

I also acquired a set of standard fender supports for the same reason and so I could use an unmodified rear bar or luggage rack.

[Hook#3287]

Thanks for the info Bighead.

So do you leave the fender tail light on, if you put the trunk back on?

Seems like a good thing, if it fits.

[Bighead]

Yes mine isn't suprvalked I just added the light to have extra lights in the rear also installed a spoiler with an LED strip. I will see if I can find a picture.

[Hook#3287]

I ordered the standard tail light pigtail for a clean wiring effect. As I did not intend to ever pit the trunk on.

I also acquired a set of standard fender supports for the same reason and so I could use an unmodified rear bar or luggage rack.

Thanks Pete,

Most likely I'll be using this bike as a two up from time to time on trips, just really like the look of a "Super Valk".

 I like the idea of the pigtail.

[Bighead]

If you notice I painted the bezel around my tail light because I bought it used off a wreck and it had a big gouge in it a little sanding on the plastichrome and some body filler and good as new. Also if you want a new one check the price on a Honda shadow Ace it is the same light

[The emperor has no clothes]

Full face helmet - yes

Standard tail light - yes

The tail light stays, if you want to use the radio after removing trunk you will need an alternate antenna setup.

I had a feeling you weren't going to be able to wait much longer for it.  

Ride Safe my friend  

[Hook#3287]

Cool pics, thanks.  Nice Paint.

That tail light looks really good, plus the extra braking illumination is a positive thing.

I like the air foil/light bar/spoiler.  Looks like it belongs  

[Bighead]

It is made for a 1500 wing fits perfect

[Hook#3287]

Full face helmet - yes

Standard tail light - yes

The tail light stays, if you want to use the radio after removing trunk you will need an alternate antenna setup.

I had a feeling you weren't going to be able to wait much longer for it.  

Ride Safe my friend  

Ha Ha

Yeah, my brother said I should wait till September, but I just can't do it.

It's not all about me though.  My sisters #2 son is building a house in Zionville, NC and I'm gonna spend some time helping him out.

I'm not much of a radio guy, usually don't even have them on when in the truck or cage.  To much noise.  Getting old, or wise, or ornery, or all.

Thanks for the "ride safe"

[Jess from VA]

The only clearance problem with an Interstate trunk and Tourer/Std tail light is if the IS has a CB radio mounted in the stock position under the trunk.  No CB, no issue (and I have read the radio can be turned sideways under there if necessary to clear a tail light).

You'll want to make the trunk lights and rear speakers (assuming you have them) plug and play for removal/replacement.

To make the trunk on and off ready, do not use tourer/std fender struts, the IS fender struts with trunk supports must stay, and be slotted.

Since the IS trunk carries the radio antenna, you'll need to move the whip, or maybe better to get a small aftermarket antenna and move it off the trunk and leave it.  Same deal if there is a CB antenna.

Since you end up with a single tail light (run/brake) light, adding a converter to change your 1156 rear signals to run/turn/brake is a nice improvement (but you have to go to red lenses since constant amber in the rear is a no no most places).

Links to supervalk conversion.  (one dead)
http://forums.delphiforums.com/valkyrie/messages/?msg=13556.1

Parts list for tail light.
http://forums.delphiforums.com/valkyrie/messages/?msg=11596.1

 

[Hook#3287]

. Also if you want a new one check the price on a Honda shadow Ace it is the same light cooldude

I probably do and I probably will, thanks.

[Hook#3287]

Jess, thanks for taking the time to write that up.

Great info I'll be using.

[Jess from VA]

. Also if you want a new one check the price on a Honda shadow Ace it is the same light cooldude

I probably do and I probably will, thanks.

Several other Hondas use the identical tail light lens (Ace tourer, Saber, ?) but the mount is not exactly the same on these other bikes, so unless you are prepared to diddle and make-do, the correct mount will be a better choice.

[Bighead]

As I understand it the Ace is the same could be wrong and have been before.

[Hook#3287]

As I understand it the Ace is the same could be wrong and have been before.

You ain't riding solo on that trip brother

[Bighead]

As I understand it the Ace is the same could be wrong and have been before.

You ain't riding solo on that trip brother

[Dave Weaver]

If you are packing a helmet in the trunk, please place helmet in a helmet bag or pillow case.  The jarring around in the trunk will ding up the helmet, or so I have heard.

[mark81]

I can store 2 full face arai vector 2 helmets in the trunk. One is a medium other a large. Have to have the chin of the helmets in the front corners of the trunk. Not much room for anything else though.

[Hook#3287]

If you are packing a helmet in the trunk, please place helmet in a helmet bag or pillow case.  The jarring around in the trunk will ding up the helmet, or so I have heard.

Good info David , thanks

[Hook#3287]

I can store 2 full face arai vector 2 helmets in the trunk. One is a medium other a large. Have to have the chin of the helmets in the front corners of the trunk. Not much room for anything else though.

Thanks or the reply Mark.

I suspected a full would fit, just wanted confirmation.

[BradValk48237]

If you do the quick removal mod for the trunk ... several ways are listed on here, then you can have the trunk on and off in minutes.... If I am going to be staying in the same place for more than 24hrs, I will actually take it off and leave it in the room... to me the bike feels much better without it... but maybe thats just my butt dyno talking..LOL

I have a shorty antenna mounted on one of the bag rail between the fender and right saddle bag.... but I use the trunk mounted ones when it is on.. better CB and radio reception.... My CB unit is already under the seat as I added it later to the bike.... there is room in the tool area behind the battery if you remove the center divider.

I have quick disconnects for all wiring under the seat.... and keep a 12 mm ratchet wrench in the trunk at all times just for this.. so all you have to do is loosen the 4 nuts... unplug.... retighten nuts and yer done.... 90 % of the time the trunk hangs on the wall of my garage....

I did the slots for the quick on/off mod differently than most..... straight angled cuts.... less modification than the other ways and easier to drop on.... and with the angle I cut, the trunk will stay just by the weight of the trunk.... (don't ask me how I know)....  And you don't have to shave the front of the bracket to slide the bracket onto the bolt like with the long slot method.


Here are the disconnects... I used the stock plug from the standard harness that came with the used light I bought.. same as the I/S as both plugs work and spliced it into the I/S harness under the seat...


With the straight cuts you don't see the cuts when the trunk is on as the nuts cover most of it up.

Just my 2 cents.......

B

[Hook#3287]

Hey Brad, great info, thanks

I appreciate everyone taking the time to relate their experience.

I know how much time it takes to put a reply (especially w/pics) together.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I like the angle of cut Brad has on his brackets. Mine was already supervalked by the previous owner. The angles are opposite his. His are better. 

[NewValker]

Hey Bill, have a safe ride back. How long are you staying in NC?
Want me to swing by and take the other girls for a spin? Don't want them to be neglected...
Craig

[Hook#3287]

Hey Craig;

Thanks for the offer, I'll keep it in mind

I'm flying out on the 20th and should be back around 5-1.

I'm gonna spend as much time as needed helping out my nephew.

25 years ago, when I built my house, he was a 14 year old kid that came and lived with me for the summer, helping me.

It's time for pay back.

Looking forward to it.

[gordonv]

I like the angle of cut Brad has on his brackets. Mine was already supervalked by the previous owner. The angles are opposite his. His are better. 

Yes, you want the cuts as shown, otherwise if you haven't tighten the nuts up enough and they rattle loose, the rear passenger can push back on the trunk and push it right off the mounting bolts.

Would make for a very bad day.

[NewValker]

Yes Bill, that's a good payback.  I have a softside bag, made to fit in the valk trunk, or attatch to the trunk rack, you're welcome to use it for your trip if ya need it.
Craig

[Hook#3287]

Yes Bill, that's a good payback.  I have a softside bag, made to fit in the valk trunk, or attatch to the trunk rack, you're welcome to use it for your trip if ya need it.
Craig

Thanks for the offer Craig.

Seeing as I'm just going to one place and not traveling to different stops each night, don't think I'll need it.

I'd like to see it, might need to get one for future use.

When I get back, thinking of having a "carb sync" party to break in my Digi-sinc.

Let you know

[NewValker]

I'm in !