I cannot move the trunk back on our 09 RSV trike, but many folks have done so on the other forum I belong to. Everyone seems real happy with the extra passenger room. Wish I could do it on our trike.
CAUTION: Yamaha had a recall. Anyone who has a 1999 or 2000 RSV needs to make sure the trunk mount kit was installed, and inspect for cracks on the trunk floor.
Posting:
After owning my bike for 9 years and logging nearly 80k miles, I did not know until
the recent WV Ride that our trunks were set-up to allow for an alternate mounting
location that would give the passenger about an extra 1" of room away from the rider.
Anyway, this afternoon I did this and took some photos for others who maybe did not
know this.
First, remove the foam trunk liner:
http://www.macesoftware.com/Venturous/foam.jpg
This photo shows the 6 screws that need to be removed to separate the ABS trunk from the
trunk frame. A 4mm hexx wrench is needed to remove these.
http://www.macesoftware.com/Venturous/trunkscrews.jpg
After removing the screws, carefully lift the back of the ABS trunk off of the frame. Be
careful not to pull too hard. Don't not try to lift the trunk completely off the frame as there
are cables attached for CB and radio. You could disconnect the cables to remove the trunk
completely but there is no need for this project.
http://www.macesoftware.com/Venturous/trunk_lift.jpg
Most likely, a rubber spacer will be attached to the rear of the ABS trunk. Gently remove that
from the trunk. It is held by double sided tape. After removing, lay the rubber spacer
over the chrome frame as shown below. Also, while working under here, it would be a great
time to clean and polish those areas which are normally out of sight and out of mind.
http://www.macesoftware.com/Venturous/trunk_remove_spacer.jpg
http://www.macesoftware.com/Venturous/trunk_spacer.jpg
As you look at the chrome trunk frame, you will see three holes at the front mounts, and
two on the rear. See photos. To move the trunk back about 1" and increase passenger
room, simply move the trunk back to the alternate mounting holes.
http://www.macesoftware.com/Venturous/front_brackets.jpg
http://www.macesoftware.com/Venturous/rear_mounts.jpg
Now you will notice on the factory mounting location, nuts are welded to the frame. To use
the alternate mounting location, you will need to add your own nut. Tighten the 6 screws
to 58 in-lbs
After attaching the trunk to the frame using alternate location, simple replace the foam liner
and you are done!
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