dlhoulton Posted September 16, 2010 Share #1 Posted September 16, 2010 Hello everyone, I searched as suggested and read the two or three post on removing the trunk on the RSV and converting to the "Starglide". When I searched I was hoping there would be lots more info. My question is does anyone have any more input or suggestions/tips on this converseion. The basics on the trunk removel is stright forward enough but what I was looking for is any input/problem solving on what was done to fill the void (seats, back rest or luggage racks) also suggestions or alternatives to the antennas (brackets, etc). I also read the post on converting the antennas form two to one. Just didn't find anything on remounting locations or brackets to do this. Has anyone done a more indepth write up on this to include some pictures? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted September 16, 2010 Share #2 Posted September 16, 2010 If you remove the trunk, you'll lose your CB as well unless you remount it in a saddlebag. The CB is mounted under the trunk. If you don't mind losing your CB, you could mount a am/fm antenna inside the front fairing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlhoulton Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted September 17, 2010 flb_78, yes I read that and am awary that the CB will be lost or have to relocate. Love my RSV but since I got it I have never even used it. I even did the "Marshall Mod". Just like the look of the "Starglide". Something different!! Just curious how others that have done it delt with seat options, maybe a luggage rack inplace of passenger seat or fabed up some antenna brackets so they could keep the single or double antenna. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlhoulton Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted September 22, 2010 Everyone here is such and inspiration. I like reading post where someone has done something different or thought out side the box. With that I would like to show off my version of my "Star Glide". Basically I just took off the trunk, keeping the bracket/support and kept my CB (even though I don't really use it). Fabricated a dimond plate platform/cover for CB and stuff. Then found a small chrome rack. I like the way it looks, hope this helps someone else!!! Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted September 22, 2010 Share #5 Posted September 22, 2010 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art708 Posted September 22, 2010 Share #6 Posted September 22, 2010 When I had my '09 Venture I wanted to make it into a solo bike. I removed the trunk and found out that all the rear seat brackets and clips for the cb wiring are all spot welded to the fender. I had made my RSTD into a solo and the rear fender had no brackets so a fender rack bolted right on and looked great. I didn't like the way the RSV looked with a rear seat and no trunk so I put it back together like it came. If I were to buy another RSV and do it again I think I'd buy a used RSTD rear fender for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlhoulton Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted September 22, 2010 Art708, I was all excited when I first seen these and jumped right into it. Boy what a big dissapointment when I took off the rear seat a like you seen all the "spot welded" brackets. Have a friend that has a RSTD and looked at his fender. If they came in the same colors I would consider getting another fender (RSTD) also. Just don't have the skill for painting. I have also considered fabing up some type of low profile cover that would bolt up to existing brackets and conseal all the wiring just incase I wanted to convert back. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONATALIE Posted September 30, 2010 Share #8 Posted September 30, 2010 This one is for sale at a local dealer. I don't know who did it, or how they did it, but I like it. Don http://www.eastcoastcycle.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=09227716X9K29K2010J8I20I48JPMQ3685R0&veh=45&pov=851118 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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