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[tatty06gz]

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!

[greatmaul]

Originally Posted by tatty06gz

I was looking at the one that was made on here. I just don't have the equipment to make one though. I'm sure that would help me out a lot in the long run -- pun intended!!

Hi, I unbolted the back seat and then used that area to mount a cheap givi clone trunk off of ebay with a backrest attached to it. It works, but I have to say that I don't have it adjusted right or something because it isn't all that comfortable for me. I'll work on that in the spring. Just an idea.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by greatmaul

Hi, I unbolted the back seat and then used that area to mount a cheap givi clone trunk off of ebay with a backrest attached to it. It works, but I have to say that I don't have it adjusted right or something because it isn't all that comfortable for me. I'll work on that in the spring. Just an idea.

Probably a fore /aft adjustment. When I mounted a trunk on Lynda's GZ with a back pad it was a bit too far back. I then put a spacer behind the back pad to move it a touch forward.
On my Vstrom the back rest is a bit too much to the rear but works well to keep me from slouching too much which I am prone to do.

[tatty06gz]

It's been a while since I've been on here.

Little update. Took the "Team Oregon" class, passed!! Then got my endorsement. I am happy to say that I am a legal motorcycle rider!

Have also been working on building the driver's backrest. Almost done with it, a little clean-up and some paint (not a lot of funds so I can't get it plated).

Been making some money on the side, so hopefully I'll be able to get my new tires next month.

Other than that, just been trying to ride as much as possible, weather permitting!

[Water Warrior 2]

Andy, we will be looking forward to pics of the finished product.

You might want to check out Jake Wilson in Washington for tires. Don't know if he carries a GZ size but the larger tires are a fine price and I believe the shipping is free.


And a big congrats for being a legal rider. Ride Safe. :2tup:

[tatty06gz]

I'll take a look there. Thanks!

[tatty06gz]

Just ordered my tires.. Went with the KENDA K657 CHALLENGER's, oversized. Should hopefully be here next week sometime. Now I'll have to drill new holes for the front fender, to move it up, to clear the bigger front tire..

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by tatty06gz

Just ordered my tires.. Went with the KENDA K657 CHALLENGER's, oversized. Should hopefully be here next week sometime. Now I'll have to drill new holes for the front fender, to move it up, to clear the bigger front tire..

How much bigger are you going?

[tatty06gz]

130/90-16 front
140/90-15 rear

Just like DAN did. viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4308

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by tatty06gz

130/90-16 front
140/90-15 rear

Just like DAN did. viewtopic.php?f=8&t=4308

Your new front tire will be 0.8 inches taller overall. You will have 0.4 more inches of tire under the fender. How much actual clearance is there with the original tire size?