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VTX-1300 Interstate?

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I'm sure this has been beaten to a bloody pulp. Therefore, I reckon another kick won't matter none.

I would like to see pictures of guys with fairings and hard bags. Leathered or painted doesn't matter. I would like those of you who post pictures to also notate who makes the bags and fairings.

I am thinking either Corbin Beetle Bags or Tsakuyu Leathered Hardbags. For fairing I havn't a clue. I think someone around here has a leather covered fairing, I hope to see pics of that.

Ultimately I want to turn the VTX into the V-Twin tourer that, well, Honda lacks. And of utmost importance is comfort for me dearest wifey.

Thanks all.
 
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Re-VTX 1300 Interstate

I have the corbin Beetle bags w/ the hondaline windshield. I really like the looks of the beetle bags but they do pose problems. 1) seat selection if you want /or need a sissy bar cause you can't have both unless you go for the corbin dual tour or rumble seat. The rumble seat is not a comfortable as the mustangs I have now but it will have a backerst for her when she rides. I am going with the ruble seat as my wife doesn't ride as much as I would like for her to. 2) pasenger foot pegs. The beetle bags are so close to the pasenger foot pegs that it is very difficult for the pasenger to use. This problem I think can be corrected I believe with offset foot peg adapters. I am trying to get the correct combination of adapters to fit my bike. Hope this helps you make the right choice for your bike!
Never ride faster than your angel can fly!
Mike
 
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Re: Re-VTX 1300 Interstate

mlhtp55 said:
I have the corbin Beetle bags w/ the hondaline windshield. I really like the looks of the beetle bags but they do pose problems. 1) seat selection if you want /or need a sissy bar cause you can't have both unless you go for the corbin dual tour or rumble seat. The rumble seat is not a comfortable as the mustangs I have now but it will have a backerst for her when she rides. I am going with the ruble seat as my wife doesn't ride as much as I would like for her to. 2) pasenger foot pegs. The beetle bags are so close to the pasenger foot pegs that it is very difficult for the pasenger to use. This problem I think can be corrected I believe with offset foot peg adapters. I am trying to get the correct combination of adapters to fit my bike. Hope this helps you make the right choice for your bike!
Never ride faster than your angel can fly!
Mike
I am looking at getting a trunk as well. With the trunk being a wrap-around back-rest for my wife. I will even need arm rests for that trunk. Do you know of any that work with the Beetle Bags or am I S.O.L?
 
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Re: Re-VTX 1300 Interstate

mlhtp55 said:
2) pasenger foot pegs. The beetle bags are so close to the pasenger foot pegs that it is very difficult for the pasenger to use. This problem I think can be corrected I believe with offset foot peg adapters. I am trying to get the correct combination of adapters to fit my bike.
I have Cobra passenger floorboards. I check HDL for Cobra peg adapters and have had no luck. Who makes the extensions and where can I find them?
 
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cbtx said:
jojostang01 said:
Ok so after being slapped upside the head by the Corbin fairing prices, I'm really, really, really looking forward to some of the C.R.A.P members to chime in.
here's one more site, less $$ than corbin
http://www.xtremerevolution.com/Store/s ... gvid=55897
Thanks, that's a much more viable option. What are the pro's and con's to plastic vs. fiberglass.

Still looking for pictures and DIY info.

Thanks all.
 
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lylejt said:
HD newer model Electraglide fairing from E-bay. Created own mounting hardware but also used Memphis Shades brackets. Outer fairing for now, but have inner fairing for winter project. Leatherlyke saddlebags and Trunk. C.R.A.P. # 31

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... 93-med.jpg

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... 7A-med.JPG

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... 7B-med.JPG

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... 7E-med.JPG
Do ya'll have a write-up on the CRAP site?
 
#15 ·
floor boards

Checkout cruisercustomizing they have several brands
Mike
 
#16 ·
Did the parts on EBay thing too, had to manufacture all my own brackets from aluminum and polish them. Worked awesome, crashed right after I got it all done now it is back to soft bags and windshield but will put it back together again soon. It has spokes now too.

 
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No real write up for me. Texpops has a pretty good one. I didn't flip the memphis shade brackets like Texpops did.

Here are some more pics of the mounting points I used.

I ended up not needing to use the point towards the bottom of the pic
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... points.JPG


I took a L bar from Lowe's, cut it on each end and bent where I needed to.
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... m_view.JPG
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... p_view.JPG

I bought a flat piece of metal and bent it to make an "L" shape. I used the bolts that keep the fork covers in place and mounted to the bottom of the fairing holes.
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... racket.JPG
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data ... racket.JPG

If you already have a memphis Shade windshield the bolts will actually match up the HD fairing bolt threads.
 
#20 ·
You will find that if you changed your pipes (from stock ) the corbin bags will not look too good. They are cut high to make rom for stock pipes on one side..thus cutting down on space .

as for the fairing I cannot help you with that one...I do like some of the ones members have been showing you though.
 
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Re: Re-VTX 1300 Interstate

jojostang01 said:
I am looking at getting a trunk as well. With the trunk being a wrap-around back-rest for my wife. I will even need arm rests for that trunk. Do you know of any that work with the Beetle Bags or am I S.O.L?
Quality on my corbin bags was really horrible. They leak, the paint / gel coat cracks and bubbled - corbin couldn't care less. I would really pass on these bags.
Champion makes some pretty nice bags if you want to spend that kind of money. http://www.championsidecars.com/hardbags/
The leather cover Tysakayus (sp?) look pretty nice in the previous photo too. 8)
Hoppe makes a bolt on fairing with radio....but $$$$. Will fit the 1300 but you will have to call them.
http://www.hoppeindustries.com/indian.html
 
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