Hello all, been wanting to put a tour pack on my dyna for long trips. I have the new rigid mount solo rack and want to know if anyone knows how I could mount a tour pack to it. I'm hoping maybe Jackyl or some other members would have some info. have other questions but will see where this takes us first. I am planning two trips this summer one is about 2000 miles and the other could be as many as 6000.
Thanks for all the info and for any HELPFUL comments.

 

First post!! Now that the obvious is out of the way, we can get to the helpful suggestions...

 

My first thought (besides the "funny" one) was something like this:
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The universal one would be easy to mount to both the rack and the tour pack, and allow adjustment as a backrest. I would try to mount it upside-down if the handle is spring loaded, it would look better.

 

i am doing the same thing...i am using u bolts to lock the box to the rack

 

Seems reasonable enough. thanks Joe. I think I'm gonna buy one on ebay and see how it works out.

I also have the detachable pillion which clips to the rack. It has two slots built into it to attach a sissy bar. My other question is do you think a few steel rods attached to a mounting plate would be able to handle the load of the tour pack. or would I have to make another point of support at the rear of the tour pack attached to the fender.

Thanks for any ideas. I can attach more pics of the seat if need be.

I think in the end I might just have to try it out and see how it works, but thought maybe someone who has made some mods with these tour packs could help.

Thanks again

 

Just get a couple metal strips with holes drilled in them and run bolts through the bottom of the tour pack. Run the bolts through the strips and sandwich the rack between the two. Be sure to use large flat washers and "foamies" for padding between them (paint protection.)

 

That was my first thought, but wasn't sure about it slide around and scrape up the rack. I would think a combination of metal straps and U-bolts would provide the most secure application.

Joe any pictures of your bike with the solo tour pack on it???

Thanks

 

I worked on a gold wing and that's how they mounted it. If you put "foamies" or some kind of rubber padding between the parts it will not slide or scratch. You can even buy the metal strips with holes at a hardware store.

 

Thanks Ray. hopefully I will not have any issues. i plan on getting it soon, and see how it all works out. I am also going to work on creating something that can mount to that detachable seat.
I will be sure to post some pics.