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Started by InfiniteMiles at 05-29-2009 12:36 AM. Topic has 8 replies.
  
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 05-29-2009, 12:36 AM
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InfiniteMiles
Joined on 05-29-2009
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Silverwing trunk removal!?
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Hey every one, this is my first post. I'm happy I found this forum.
I just got an 82 Silverwing off of Clist with 44k on the spedo, for $900.
She runs great and is real smooth all the way to 80MPH! I even have room for some flowers in the faring. I love it, it blows my old Rebel out of the county!
The only problem I have is I can not figure out how to remove the trunk to put on a passenger seat! The thing is attached by two bolts that are flush with the trunk floor. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I want to tear off the trunk, throw my old lady on the back at hit the road to Cedar Point, but I don't want to trash the thing.
Thanks for all the help
Miles
1982 GL-500 Silverwing Full Dresser
44k Miles
Michigan
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05-29-2009, 1:00 AM
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ezzee
Joined on 08-20-2008
CT
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Re: Silverwing trunk removal!?
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Welcome to the forum InfiniteMiles , good luck with the GL.
The trunk is removed by opening the helmet locks on the rear side rail and pushing the levers forward.
There is another thread working now explaining it
http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/106939/ShowPost.aspx
1978 CX 500
1981 GL 500
1981 Custom
1982 GL
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05-29-2009, 1:00 AM
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spanish bandit
 
Joined on 02-12-2009
southern spain
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Re: Silverwing trunk removal!?
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hi miles and welcome,someone will help you with your quest.can you just take a few minutes,while your waiting to up-date your sig./avitar to include details of your bike and where in the world you live
when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s
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2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]
2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]
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05-29-2009, 7:29 AM
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DavidfromWisconsin
Joined on 03-19-2008
Appleton, WI
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Re: Silverwing trunk removal!?
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Just to add, if the trunk hasn't been off in a long time it may take a lot of pressure/force on the levers. You need to be careful not to pull/push the bike off the side or center stand while releasing the trunk. There usually is a click when the release has taken place.
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave
'82 GL500I alias Candy
'82 GL500I alias Candy II
'00 BMW K1200LT & trailer
'81 KZ440 (Wife's learning bike)
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05-29-2009, 8:27 AM
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wildmanwill
Joined on 05-25-2008
Chester County, Pennsylvania
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Re: Silverwing trunk removal!?
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This comes up every so often, maybe it should be added to the quick reference list?
Miles - check out this thread for info on setting up your profile...
1983 CX650 Turbo
1982 CX500 Custom
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05-29-2009, 9:06 AM
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Blindstitch
Joined on 03-14-2009
Greenfield Wisconsin
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Re: Silverwing trunk removal!?
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Which?
About the trunk or the profile?
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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05-29-2009, 10:19 AM
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DaveF
Joined on 06-11-2008
Lawrenceville, GA
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05-29-2009, 10:52 AM
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wildmanwill
Joined on 05-25-2008
Chester County, Pennsylvania
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The trunk/seat removal...
since the profile stuff is already linked to on the quick reference as "New Members on Chopper Charles and Sheps Global forum." maybe it could be renamed to better reflect its other purpose
1983 CX650 Turbo
1982 CX500 Custom
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05-29-2009, 3:51 PM
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HS2500
Joined on 04-08-2009
Michigan
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Re: Silverwing trunk removal!?
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I've found it is easier if you push downward on the trunk while you push on the latches. Makes them release easier...
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