Trunk with passenger back rest

[Grumbles13]

Just got a 2008 GS...LOVE it!! I'm looking for ideas for a trunk with a passenger back rest. I've seen the Givi ones, but I've also seen pics of Spyders where people modified a Harley trunk for their bike. I will eventually be putting arm rests on as well so my kids can ride safely. If anyone has modified Harley or other manufacturer trunks, please share pics and let me know how you got it done. Thanks!!!


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[Bob Denman]

:welcome: If you look in the Spyder Accessories catalog at what they have for the ST; you'll see a backrest that accepts a top case... :thumbup:
I don't know if it also fits the RS, but it might be worth asking about.

 

[ARtraveler]

Corbin has a pricey, but nice travel trunk with a backrest. I had them on my 2008 and 2009.

My 2008 GS below.

 

[loisk]

backrest

I've added a cheap-chinese top box which has a backrest, the motortrimmer changed the backrest part from crummy hard white foam-stuff to proper foam with a new leather cover. We attached it to the top-plate of the sports rack. It works well as an occasional backrest, but is not adjustable. A friend has their top-box on a givi mount avoiding the need for the sports rack, and any top-box could be used I guess. Mine was TMZ originally sold via Amazon. Givi and Shad have nice trunks with backrests - check out ebay.
Question - do you have the sports rack? (replaces the tail piece) If so it's an easy add by mounting it onto the top plate.
If not, and you don't want to buy and install the sports rack, my suggestion is to check out givi 'wingrack' top box mounts then add the trunk of your choosing. It may be useful to add a Wanted To Buy post ? somebody may have had this set-up and have traded their RS??

 

[Grumbles13]

Yes, I have the sports rack. It has a standard back rest attached to it right now.


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[jerpinoy]

GS (backrest)x armrest= RT:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::joke::joke:

 

[Grumbles13]

And if I could have afforded an RT, I would've gotten one. However, I had to trade my 2 wheeler in for a Spyder because I am a disabled vet and my disability was making it difficult to control the bike in slower speed turns. Luckily, the local Harley dealer had this bike for the last 4 months and was ready to make me a great deal on it. I don't find your joke anything to laugh about.


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[loisk]

Hey grumbles - I've had an RS and now have an ST, and wouldn't even want an RT -- but I know lots who love them, especially for passengers. Make your bike exactly what you want, then enjoy the bejeesus out of it! Oh and yes, sometimes people's "jokes" lose a little in the translation to cyberspace :thumbup:

 

[DrewNJ]

It's pretty easy to add. Just find a spare sport rack lid and add your flavor of box and your good to go.
I had a 47L Givi laying around from a previous bike that mounted up with very little fabrication.
The best thing, unlike the RT, is that you can take all the luggage off when not needed.

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[Grumbles13]

Thanks loisk. It can eat a bit frustrating when a disability tries to take away something you enjoy. I may not be on two wheels anymore, but at least I'm still on wheels, and until I make it safer for my kids, they can't go riding with me. I really wanted an RT, but $ prevented it... All though it's really hard to find a manual RT, and I love shifting gears with a clutch and toe shifter!

DrewNJ...I'll look into the rack lid. Not sure what that is at this point. Thanks!!

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[loisk]

rack lid

This is what we're talking about. Somebody on spyderlovers may have a spare.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Can-Am-C...k-Lid-Cover-/171899737445?hash=item280605d565

 

[Phantom888]

I modified a generic trunk with back rest on to the sport rack so I could remove it when I didn't need the trunk on. I've traded in my rs ..... sooooo .... I do have it in my basement for sale I guess.... It does have a chip on the corner of the cover.... I'll try and find some pics of it

 

[Grumbles13]

Thanks loisk.

Phantom888...pics would be great! What color is it?


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[JerryB]

Hi Grumbles13,

Re: What color is it?

I would not worry about color; just paint it black. That is what I did.

IMO Black works with anything.

Jerry Baumchen

 

[Grumbles13]

True.


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[Phantom888]

Here is a stock picture of the trunk I purchased it off of ebay for $85. I never put on the chrome rack but I still have it somewhere safe i'm sure. All I did was drilled 4 holes into the sport rack and added some spacers to make the trunk level. When I get home tonight I will get the trunk out and take some pictures of it.

 

[Grumbles13]

We looked at those on eBay last night, but I think we've found one that will match the lines of the bike a little better. Thanks for your help, though!!!


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[Phantom888]

Its pretty easy to mount it onto the sport rack. Plus it makes it easy to remove.

 

[Phantom888]

Finally found some pics with it on the spyder...

 

[bmccaffrey]

I modified a generic trunk with back rest on to the sport rack so I could remove it when I didn't need the trunk on. I've traded in my rs ..... sooooo .... I do have it in my basement for sale I guess.... It does have a chip on the corner of the cover.... I'll try and find some pics of it

Would be interested if u want to sell