bobbyduck Posted January 8, 2007 Share #1 Posted January 8, 2007 I am thinking of installing a Harley Ultra or similar type tour pack on my RSTD. Does anyone have any experiences to share with similar mods? Any ideas about using the existing quick-detach sissy bar hardware would especially be appreciated. Thanks in advance! Bob LeDuc Calgary, Alberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted January 8, 2007 Share #2 Posted January 8, 2007 I had a 2005 RSTD, which I totalled in my wreck in 05. I tried to install a trunk I purchased off ebay. I installed it on the luggage rack, (RoadStar type that attaches to fender) I really liked the way it looked, but it was not real substantial. Don't think it would fall off, but it gave a little when my wife leaned back against it. Subsequently, she did not feel secure and also felt it was not nearly as comfortable. I had heard of of someone purchasing a second quick attach/detach backrest hardware and mounting one that way. New those run approximatly $600+. I think I have a picture at work. I will try to post one later today. Have a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted January 8, 2007 Share #3 Posted January 8, 2007 Here are the pictures of the one I installed. I ended up selling it do to my concerns listed above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted January 8, 2007 Share #4 Posted January 8, 2007 Lone Eagle (Vic) Has a HD tour pak installed. You might ask him how he likes it also. I don't know what he used to mount it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoutman Posted January 8, 2007 Share #5 Posted January 8, 2007 I have the JC Whitney trunk on my RSTD. It has the same problems that Roadkill mentions. I currently use it as a hat box. It has a quick disconnect so I can take it off and put on the more substantial stock backrest when Mamma or my daughter go with me for a ride. I think the concerns about being substantial are mostly based on the light luggage racks that are available for the RSTD. My rack attaches to the single bolt behind the passenger seat and then to the license plate bracket. I also have the Harley accessory lights on my bike, so that also stresses that hardpoint. I'm going to look into adapting the Harley luggage rack to my RSTD so I can add a more substantial trunk like a tourpak with a quick disconnect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geresti Posted January 15, 2007 Share #6 Posted January 15, 2007 I just mounted my Harley King Tour pak to my 2006 rstd and it works fine. The tour pak came with a luggage rack and lights which I haven't wired yet. No problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarley Bill Posted January 15, 2007 Share #7 Posted January 15, 2007 there are some complete venture tour packs and luggage racks on ebay right now.thats what i put on my 05 rstd.looks just like a venture,and easy to mount.almost a bolt on.just remember if you want a complete venture tour pack the new cost is close to $2000.00 with the rack.so if you get the set up off ebay for even half that complete it is a bargain.used ones complete are very rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SALTY Posted January 15, 2007 Share #8 Posted January 15, 2007 I am thinking of installing a Harley Ultra or similar type tour pack on my RSTD. Does anyone have any experiences to share with similar mods? Any ideas about using the existing quick-detach sissy bar hardware would especially be appreciated. Thanks in advance! Bob LeDuc Calgary, Alberta Hi Bob! Then theres me that took the trunk off and it sits in my Garage. Bikes lighter in top heavy dept now without it and my tbag holds the same amount as the trunk with less weight! Margot likes it better getting on and off without the trunk Salty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyduck Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted January 16, 2007 I just mounted my Harley King Tour pak to my 2006 rstd and it works fine. The tour pak came with a luggage rack and lights which I haven't wired yet. No problem I tried to view your gallery and it says there aren't any pictures. Could you send at least one showing the mounted tour-pack? Also ho did you connect the Harley hardware to the Yamaha frame? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geresti Posted January 18, 2007 Share #10 Posted January 18, 2007 Once I mounted the factory rack which I got on ebay I set the trunk on so I could see exactly where I wanted it and I used a magic marker underneath and marked where it should be. Took off the rack and turned the trunk upside down and put the rack on according to my marks and drilled holes thru certain bolt areas(6) and then went to lowes to get bolts to bolt it on. Fits good and tight and looks good, I didn't want to put anything in between to raise it up. I took it off yesterday to get it painted the same color as my bike(Pearl white) I just added some pxs because I figured things out. Will add more as I get things done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyduck Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted January 18, 2007 Once I mounted the factory rack which I got on ebay I set the trunk on so I could see exactly where I wanted it and I used a magic marker underneath and marked where it should be. Took off the rack and turned the trunk upside down and put the rack on according to my marks and drilled holes thru certain bolt areas(6) and then went to lowes to get bolts to bolt it on. Fits good and tight and looks good, I didn't want to put anything in between to raise it up. I took it off yesterday to get it painted the same color as my bike(Pearl white) I just added some pxs because I figured things out. Will add more as I get things done. Looks good - is that the factory Yamaha Venture Rack? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Eagle Posted January 18, 2007 Share #12 Posted January 18, 2007 Bob, that looks like a factory Yamaha rack to me - it looks very similar - if not the same - as mine. Geresti - "took off the rack and turned the trunk upside down and put the rack on according to my marks and drilled holes thru certain bolt areas(6) and then went to lowes to get bolts to bolt it on. Fits good and tight and looks good, I didn't want to put anything in between to raise it up." - did you just attach trunk to rack - or did you put a spacer of some sort (much like the U pipe fitting that Harley provides with their rack) between the channels on the bottom of the trunk and the rack. My understanding was that the TourPak needed to seed into this (or some type of spacer) to keep the bottom from tweaking - etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geresti Posted January 18, 2007 Share #13 Posted January 18, 2007 Yes it's the yamaha factory rack I got from someone building a trike. The trunk sets fine on the rack and I used rubber washers on the bottom and bolted it down. Of course I had to drill new holes in the trunk and filled the others with silicone. Look on ebay under yamaha venture to find these parts. I put 2 bolts in the front 2 in the back and 2 on the sides and there are places to put 2 more but it seems fine the way it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVID WHETSTONE Posted March 12, 2008 Share #14 Posted March 12, 2008 (edited) Check This Addition To The 2005 Royal Star Tour Deluxe -- I Just Added The Fairing On About A Week Ago. The Tour Pak Came From Ebay And The Fairing From Out West. Enjoy The Picture Also, I had my RSTD Triked this year Edited May 2, 2014 by DAVID WHETSTONE ADDED NEW PICTURE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour Deluxe Posted March 12, 2008 Share #15 Posted March 12, 2008 Looks pretty tacky Dave, just kidding !! Bet you don't know who this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachi Posted March 14, 2008 Share #16 Posted March 14, 2008 That's a great tour pack. Do you know what kind it is? I just bought a new 07 Tour Deluxe and I'm thinking of doing the same thing. chachi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted March 14, 2008 Share #17 Posted March 14, 2008 I have 2006 rstd , traded the sissy bar for the trunk and seat assembly ,Venture stock with luggage rack, all brackets included,worked great , looks great and most of all Mama is confortable secure and happy . It came with hand grips and all complete . It was just about a bolt on application, Holes were there just needed to be unpluged , it appears Yami uses same brackets.. Best thing I ever did and did not cost , just the trade .I would look for a venture package , looks more natural, I also was luckey enough to match colors as well If you need any help on install or have any other questions Email me at jrlichtenberg@yahoo.com I will be glad to help in any way I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachi Posted March 24, 2008 Share #18 Posted March 24, 2008 Hi Dave, That tour pak looks great. Did you use the factory luggage rack to mount the trunk? I'm looking for one just like yours. Ebay has some but nothing as nice looking as yours. I'l just keep looking though. It's a Harley tour pak though......right? Any pics of intallation etc would be appreciated. Thanks, chachi (Tony) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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