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Kuryakyn Luggage Rack Install Tips
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Write-up by Regor
3-21-2003

Total install time took approximately 1 hour, which included pictures.

The instructions were absolutely correct in applying masking tape to the trunk, and do NOT skimp!  I accidentally nicked my trunk with a leg, and should have actually covered the whole trunk with a rag or some material.

The instructions do not state this, but I also applied masking tape near the passenger backrest. Draw a line in the center  to aid in centering the luggage rack.

Center the luggage rack on the trunk. Measure, look at it from all angles, and measure again.  I left enough room between the luggage rack and the passenger backrest to allow a rag to get between (for cleaning purposes). Once you are happy with the location, use tape to hold it down and check it again to make sure it didn't move.  Draw a line around each leg.

To aid in centering of the hole you have drawn, I got a washer, put a piece of scotch tape over it, centered the washer over my pencil mark, then drew a circle inside my circle. This gave me a real good idea of the center to aid in drilling. I started with a 1/8" drill bit, then went up to my 1/4".

***  Tip ***
As I installed my luggage rack, I realized that: since the trunk is contoured, when I raised the luggage rack up from the 2 washers, the holes did not line up exactly.
My suggestion, measure in 1/32 each on the hole center, or just pick one side and bring it in a 1/16:

The washers against the trunk are installed like the picture below. 
I do not have them, but will probably replace using star washers, and larger metal washers inside.  I agree with some owners, that these are small washers to try and distribute a load.

The after pictures