| GL1500 trunk relocation |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 27th, 2009 03:25 pm | 1st Post |
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I just traded my 1800 for a 1500. I hated to do it,but lack of a job forced me to. The 1500 is a great bike, but my wife and i are large people. Im 6'1 330 and my wife,well anyway. It has a travelcade seat which has no relevance to the question really, bit i want to slide the trunk back a few inches to get some more room between us. HAs anyone ever done this,or can it be done?
____________________ 2002 GL 1800 Current Ride 1988 Honda GL 1500 SOLD 1998 Honda XR 400R 2002 Honda GL 1800 sold 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300 burned 2001 Honda 750 Nighthawk wrecked 1976 Kawasaki KZ 750 sold |
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| Posted: Fri Mar 27th, 2009 03:28 pm | 2nd Post |
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Wiring would pose a big problem and the other thing is the emergency saddlebag releases inside the trunk would not line up correctly then. But anything is possible
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| Posted: Sat Mar 28th, 2009 06:39 am | 3rd Post |
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Very possible after all. Took about 3 hours. First remove the 4 trunk bolts, then the seat, then the screws holding the underside trim onto the trunk. Take latch cover off from inside the trunk( 5phillips screws). Unplug wiring harness and unhook trunk saddle bag cables at latches. Lean trunk towards front of bike. Remove helmet locks from trunk frame. Take 2 pieces of aluminum flat bar, 1.5" wide 5/16 thick and cut them to 15.5" long . Then drill two holes a little larger than your original trunk bolts one an inch from end of bar, the other 10.85" from center of first hole. Decide how far you want to move back ( i went 3 inches ) and drill 2 more holes 3 inches from center of the first holes you drilled ( toward the back of both original holes). Bolt on using original bolts. Measure 3 inches from the center of trunk mount holes and drill a hole for the bolt heads to go up into or replace the bolts with flat countersunk bolts. Whichever you prefer. ( You will only have to do this with the rear bolts. The fronts will be in front of the trunk) There are a few fin type supports molded in the plastic you will have to grind off for the trunk to sit on top of the flat bar flush. Sit trunk in place and put new bolts in with lock washers. Take into consideration the bolt where the antenna ground it will have to be longer than the rest. Then reassemble. Moved my wife back far enough she doesn't touch me at all. 3" don't sound like a lot but it made a world of difference. The only downfall is there is a gap that will need to be filled between the back of the seat and the front of the trunk. ( Strictly for looks). and you will not be able to access emergency bag releases from trunk, but can access by reaching under trunk . You also loose your helmet locks but i didn't use them anyway I will post pics soon. Any questions i will be happy to answer them. You will have to reroute the saddle bag cables over the top of the trunk frame. No big deal
____________________ 2002 GL 1800 Current Ride 1988 Honda GL 1500 SOLD 1998 Honda XR 400R 2002 Honda GL 1800 sold 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300 burned 2001 Honda 750 Nighthawk wrecked 1976 Kawasaki KZ 750 sold |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 28th, 2009 12:19 pm | 4th Post |
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Impressive
____________________ Eric Previously owned CBR250RR Bandit 400 bandit 600 ST1100 Pan European GL1500 TDM850 GL1500SE |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 28th, 2009 02:44 pm | 5th Post |
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I dont need to do this, but that's cool that it can be done. Nice job. 
____________________ Bill Road Captain, CMA Chapter #105 Ozarks Christian Riders 02 GL1800 (current) past bikes: 91I GL1500 84I GL1200 06 V-Star 1100 Silverado 05 V-Star 650 Classic 03 Suzuki GZ250 If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under...Ronald Reagan |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 28th, 2009 03:24 pm | 6th Post |
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I can't remember who gave em to me, but there are plans out there for relocation. jimsjinx
____________________ "We are put here, to take care of each other" |
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| Posted: Thu Apr 2nd, 2009 10:17 pm | 7th Post |
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Glad to see someone does. AFTER I MADE ONE!!! However mine only cost me $15 worth of parts so not too bad. How many inches does 27% convert to? Just wondering
____________________ 2002 GL 1800 Current Ride 1988 Honda GL 1500 SOLD 1998 Honda XR 400R 2002 Honda GL 1800 sold 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300 burned 2001 Honda 750 Nighthawk wrecked 1976 Kawasaki KZ 750 sold |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 4th, 2009 03:40 am | 8th Post |
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Relocation of trunk done today! I did have some issues with the helmet holders, a real pain in the rear to get to fit and adjust properly. I opted to leave them where Honda put them, and leave them in the locked position. Then if I need them I'll carry 2 little padlocks to hook the helmets to the locked loops.Takes the headache out of the job. The wife noticed a big difference. It got me 2" further back, and 1/2" higher. Looks nice, too. I need to thank a member who sent me his plans, but can't remember his name.His plans made it pretty easy overall.Exept the helmet locks, of course. jimsjinx
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| Posted: Sat Apr 4th, 2009 02:24 pm | 9th Post |
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Yeah. i just opted to leave the helmet locks off all together. I usually lock mine in the trunk if i lock them up at all Last edited on Sat Apr 4th, 2009 02:25 pm by dustin neal rose ____________________ 2002 GL 1800 Current Ride 1988 Honda GL 1500 SOLD 1998 Honda XR 400R 2002 Honda GL 1800 sold 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300 burned 2001 Honda 750 Nighthawk wrecked 1976 Kawasaki KZ 750 sold |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 4th, 2009 11:48 pm | 10th Post |
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 Pictures guys - we need pictures 
____________________ Miles Darksiding on my Wintersport. I LOVE THIS TIRE!! Remember, while you are the oldest you have ever been, you are also the youngest you will ever be - and it's all running out pretty fast so make the most of what's left! |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 5th, 2009 03:18 am | 11th Post |
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I'll get some up. Bad thing is, I didn't want to offend the person who gave me the plans,so I did'nt take "in progress" pictures. I guess it would be ok as long as I don't post his plans. I think he sells a kit now, and I don't want to get in hot water!! I'll show you how it looks now that it's done. I have a few areas where the pylons supporting the trunk have the paint rubbed off. I raised it 1/2", so the rub shows now. I'll make it go away some weekend! jimsjinx
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| Posted: Sun Apr 5th, 2009 03:18 am | 12th Post |
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I'll get some up. Bad thing is, I didn't want to offend the person who gave me the plans,so I did'nt take "in progress" pictures. I guess it would be ok as long as I don't post his plans. I think he sells a kit now, and I don't want to get in hot water!! I'll show you how it looks now that it's done. I have a few areas where the pylons supporting the trunk have the paint rubbed off. I raised it 1/2", so the rub shows now. I'll make it go away some weekend! jimsjinx Sorry bout the double post,, my bad. Had a prozac moment!! Last edited on Sun Apr 5th, 2009 03:20 am by jimsjinx ____________________ "We are put here, to take care of each other" |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 5th, 2009 08:08 pm | 13th Post |
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I used my own olans so i will post some pics soon. I'm gonna remove the trunk and show step by step so be patient with me
____________________ 2002 GL 1800 Current Ride 1988 Honda GL 1500 SOLD 1998 Honda XR 400R 2002 Honda GL 1800 sold 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300 burned 2001 Honda 750 Nighthawk wrecked 1976 Kawasaki KZ 750 sold |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 6th, 2009 05:07 am | 14th Post |
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You have more gusto than me! I was avoiding taking it apart again, cause you can't see anything unless you do. Therefore no pictures yet.jimsjinx
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| Posted: Mon Apr 6th, 2009 01:57 pm | 15th Post |
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I've got to wire some lights anyway so it won't be a big deal.
____________________ 2002 GL 1800 Current Ride 1988 Honda GL 1500 SOLD 1998 Honda XR 400R 2002 Honda GL 1800 sold 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300 burned 2001 Honda 750 Nighthawk wrecked 1976 Kawasaki KZ 750 sold |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 20th, 2009 12:11 pm | 16th Post |
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I have not forgot the pictures. My Father-in-law wants me to do his and i just have not had time to. I will do it this week and post pictures
____________________ 2002 GL 1800 Current Ride 1988 Honda GL 1500 SOLD 1998 Honda XR 400R 2002 Honda GL 1800 sold 2007 Yamaha V-Star 1300 burned 2001 Honda 750 Nighthawk wrecked 1976 Kawasaki KZ 750 sold |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 20th, 2009 12:22 pm | 17th Post |
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Thank You , I am one of the members waiting for the photo's.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 20th, 2009 06:56 pm | 18th Post |
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I am also interested in this, thanks.
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| Posted: Tue May 12th, 2009 09:15 pm | 19th Post |
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I'd be interested in giving that a shot, can you send me some pics and the link to the fella with the plans? Thanks in advance
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| Posted: Wed May 13th, 2009 02:55 am | 20th Post |
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I was searching the net and found these plan for moving the trunk on gl1500 ,and it has pictures. http://www.goldwingtech.info/1500TrunkSetBack.pdf
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