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Econo Cruiser To Tourer

Willie & Max Touring Conversion

By Toph Bocchiaro
Econo Cruiser To Tourer Touring Conversion
  • 13. The clearly marked wires were put in place, connecting the multifunction radio with the speakers and antenna.
    13. The clearly marked wires were put in place, connecting the multifunction radio with t
  • 14. We removed the seat, disconnected the battery, and needed to loosen the gas tank to route the wires for the radio.
    14. We removed the seat, disconnected the battery, and needed to loosen the gas tank to r
  • 15. We slid the wiring harness under the tank…
  • 16. …and connected the fused harness to the battery.
  • 17. We had to tap into the stock wiring harness inside the headlamp to connect the radio. Before proceeded we wanted to make sure everything checked out, so we powered up the radio before continuing with the install. It turned right on. The radio features 4 channels with 50 watts each.
    17. We had to tap into the stock wiring harness inside the headlamp to connect the radio.
  • 18. The fairing upper mounting bracket and spacers were installed into the top triple tree. The lower mounting bracket (hard to see; arrow) was installed under the headlamp.
    18. The fairing upper mounting bracket and spacers were installed into the top triple tre
19. The outer fairing was aligned to the mounting brackets and tightened.
  • 20. The inner fairing with all of the assembled audio components was put into place and mated to the outer fairing.
    20. The inner fairing with all of the assembled audio components was put into place and m
  • 21. It was starting to look like a full-blown touring machine.
  • 22. The included windshield and chrome trim was installed onto the fairing.
    22. The included windshield and chrome trim was installed onto the fairing.
  • 23. A look from the cockpit of the completed install.
  • 24. Willie & Max also offer optional windshields including this 3 ½ -inch smoked version.
    24. Willie & Max also offer optional windshields including this 3 ½ -inch smoked version.
  • 25. We proceeded to install the seat and sissybar pad from Willie & Max’s Custom Seat Program.
    25. We proceeded to install the seat and sissybar pad from Willie & Max’s Custom Seat Pro
  • 26. Our seat set included a textured suede top, basket weave pattern sides, and white Maltese Cross graphic on the rider’s seat.
    26. Our seat set included a textured suede top, basket weave pattern sides, and white Mal
  • 27. The spacious saddlebags are wider than they are deep. The measurements are, in inches, 25 long, 13 high, and 11 wide. They hold quite a bit of gear and are very well supported; no sagging, bouncing, or rattling.
    27. The spacious saddlebags are wider than they are deep. The measurements are, in inches
  • 28. A better look from the rider’s perspective. The audio is a nice addition. Radio function controls are nice and big for ease of use while riding with gloves.
    28. A better look from the rider’s perspective. The audio is a nice addition. Radio funct
29. It’s hard to believe that behind that fairing sits a middleweight V Star 950. The fairing and bags look like they came from the factory.
29. It’s hard to believe that behind that fairing sits a middleweight V Star 950. The fairing and bags look like they came from the factory.

Source
Willie & Max

(800) 558-7755 | willieandmax.com

By Toph Bocchiaro
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