New trunk

cactusjack · 05-10-2008, 11:15 AM

Here she is. I bought a Mutazu DMY trunk and mounted it on a Wompus rack. I know I went cheap on the trunk, but it does look nice, and it's not a bad deal for what I paid. I'll keep it for awhile and then buy a Champion or Scootworks SuperTrunk later. I don't ride two-up, so it's really just a piece of luggage. It is really nice having that extra space, too. I also added some Kawa bling to it. I have ordered a 15" stop-tail-turn LED array for it, but that won't be here for another couple of weeks.

05-10-2008, 11:22 AM

It looks like you're ready to do some long haul riding now

cactusjack · 05-10-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfman

It looks like you're ready to do some long haul riding now

Now I have to decide if I want to use the trunk to haul my crap to the rally or remove it and use the OEM backrest and T-Bags pack that I bought. The T-Bags Tahoe is bigger than the trunk.

ells · 05-10-2008, 04:40 PM

CJ, Looks pretty darn nice, but now it sounds like you are trunk-challenged, backrest-t-bag or new trunk? I'd vote for the trunk, how much difference is there in room?

**ringadingh** · 05-10-2008, 05:13 PM

It looks pretty good CJ.

audiogooroo · 05-10-2008, 06:01 PM

Looks nice CJ.
Here's a little tip: take the the latch/lock hardware off and add some Loc-Tite to the bolts and put it back on. That will save you from searching the highway for the hardware. Don't ask me how I know about this! :)

05-10-2008, 06:09 PM

CJ, if you're riding solo, take both. Put the tail pack on the pillion and fill it with old socks for ballast. Then you'll have something to lean on.

cactusjack · 05-10-2008, 07:04 PM

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CJ, if you're riding solo, take both. Put the tail pack on the pillion and fill it with old socks for ballast. Then you'll have something to lean on.

Thanks, but I have a Mustang backrest. I just didn't have it on the bike for these pictures.

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CJ, Looks pretty darn nice, but now it sounds like you are trunk-challenged, backrest-t-bag or new trunk? I'd vote for the trunk, how much difference is there in room?

I'd say the T-Bags Tahoe is maybe 20% larger. It's big and square, the trunk is not.

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Here's a little tip: take the the latch/lock hardware off and add some Loc-Tite to the bolts and put it back on. That will save you from searching the highway for the hardware. Don't ask me how I know about this!

Thanks! I'll go check it right now.

jrd · 05-10-2008, 07:55 PM

CJ,

Looks nice! You guys with the all black bikes got it good, your trunks come paint matched already ::)

Congrats!
John

**Idaho** · 05-10-2008, 08:31 PM

Way to go CJ. I'm sure you will enjoy that trunk. jrd, don't despair, everything is black 'cause it's plain. Colors are better.

VulcanE · 05-10-2008, 10:58 PM

Looks perdy good CJ, and you can pack more into them than you think you can.

cactusjack · 05-10-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Idaho (High Plains Drifter)

Way to go CJ. I'm sure you will enjoy that trunk. jrd, don't despair, everything is black 'cause it's plain. Colors are better.

and black is faster!

rickyboy · 05-11-2008, 01:42 AM

CJ,
It Looks good CJ. Your going to love the extra room. I had mine off for a week to change the mounts and couldn't wait to get it back on.
;)

beezer · 05-11-2008, 07:27 AM

looks great Scott

radco · 05-11-2008, 09:21 AM

LOOKS nice,, from what I heard the top will rattle,, So just add some weather strippinf to tighten it up.NOT sure what they used but most auto stores sell it,,,,,,,Rich

05-10-2008, 11:15 AM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	New trunk Here she is. I bought a Mutazu DMY trunk and mounted it on a Wompus rack. I know I went cheap on the trunk, but it does look nice, and it's not a bad deal for what I paid. I'll keep it for awhile and then buy a Champion or Scootworks SuperTrunk later. I don't ride two-up, so it's really just a piece of luggage. It is really nice having that extra space, too. I also added some Kawa bling to it. I have ordered a 15" stop-tail-turn LED array for it, but that won't be here for another couple of weeks. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-10-2008, 11:22 AM	#2
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05-10-2008, 04:40 PM	#4
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	New trunk CJ, Looks pretty darn nice, but now it sounds like you are trunk-challenged, backrest-t-bag or new trunk? I'd vote for the trunk, how much difference is there in room?
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05-10-2008, 05:13 PM	#5
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05-10-2008, 06:01 PM	#6
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	New trunk Looks nice CJ. Here's a little tip: take the the latch/lock hardware off and add some Loc-Tite to the bolts and put it back on. That will save you from searching the highway for the hardware. Don't ask me how I know about this! :) __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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05-10-2008, 06:09 PM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	New trunk CJ, if you're riding solo, take both. Put the tail pack on the pillion and fill it with old socks for ballast. Then you'll have something to lean on.
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05-10-2008, 07:55 PM	#9
jrd Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 294	New trunk CJ, Looks nice! You guys with the all black bikes got it good, your trunks come paint matched already ::) Congrats! John
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05-10-2008, 08:31 PM	#10
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	New trunk Way to go CJ. I'm sure you will enjoy that trunk. jrd, don't despair, everything is black 'cause it's plain. Colors are better. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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05-10-2008, 10:58 PM	#11
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	New trunk Looks perdy good CJ, and you can pack more into them than you think you can. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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05-11-2008, 01:42 AM	#13
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	New trunk CJ, It Looks good CJ. Your going to love the extra room. I had mine off for a week to change the mounts and couldn't wait to get it back on. ;) __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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05-11-2008, 07:27 AM	#14
beezer Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 5,780	New trunk looks great Scott __________________ 2012 FLHTK
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05-11-2008, 09:21 AM	#15
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	New trunk LOOKS nice,, from what I heard the top will rattle,, So just add some weather strippinf to tighten it up.NOT sure what they used but most auto stores sell it,,,,,,,Rich __________________
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