I have a 2011 Ultra Limited Electra Glide and have been thinking it would be nice to remove the trunk when the wife is not along. So how big of a pain in the a$$ is it to do the install yourself? Also any photos of bikes showing the trunk removed would be nice.

 

installing the hardware is pretty easy, sorting out the wiring isn't bad as the kits are comprehensive.
no more than a couple fo hours all together, taking your time.

Mine is a Classic, so not rear speakers or CB radio to deal with. I don't bother swapping back to the stock antenna with the tour pak, I just use the stubby you see in the photo

I have changed a bunch of wiring stuff in the tour pak, so I have a trailer style wiring harness spliced in under the seat, which mates to the tourpak- it was just easier than trying to adapt the stock wiring.
my wiring in spliced under seat, the wring goes down into the left side cover, then follows the frame and I have velcro on the top of my left shock, the trailer plug has velcro on it and is mounted there when not in use

the kit comes with a plate mount which kinda looks like a spoiler back there, I used a signal bar ( w/ light) and plate mount from a 2010 road king




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the rack parts are very easy, it's the wiring that's a huge pain. with a few wire ties and some patience, you can roll it up under the seat.

 

Not bad at all with the harley detach kit!!!

 

You will enjoy riding without the tourpak. Losing that weight up high really makes the bike feel lighter IMO.

I have had two Ultras (2005, and now 2011 FLHTK). On both bikes, I have added the hardware to make the tourpak removable. I don't think it is hard to DIY, but my dealer has done most of the work on my bike.

I ride 90% of the time without the tourpak, and I did not enjoy removing the seat and hooking up the wires everytime I wanted to switch out. So when I purchased my 2011, I added the removable hardware and also wanted to simplify a few things so I:

1. Added rear intercom switch kit (see attached photo). This permanently changes the passenger intercom location and doesn't require tourpak for use.
2. Added in-fairing CB & Radio Antennas. No longer on tourpak
3. Had all wires (including lighting & power) to tourpak tucked into the bike with zipties. My bike's rear lighting system has the fender light, taillight, and turnsignals all operating as running and brake lights, so I did not feel the need to have tourpak lighting. Changed some tourpak lenses to smoked.
4. Rear speakers. They do not operate, and that may be a problem if you use rear speakers. I personally only use the bike speakers in camp to listen to music. I prefer the helmet systems on the road.

I really like this setup because the tourpak can be put on and off in under a minute with no seat removal and wires. It costs a little. If you only are going to take it on and off rarely, you may not want to go through the process as I did. I just don't like the look of the bike with the tourpak when I am solo, but need the tourpak for short rides with my 8yr old son or wife.

Happy New Year!

 

Hey. What brand is your seat with the back rest?

 

Yo. Where did you get your seat with the backrest and what brand is it? Thanks.

 

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Old thread from 2011, may take them a while to answer......actually, I think I have the wiring/antenna relocation kit downstairs.

 

I'm actually interested in info regarding the seat/backrest brand/model. Had I known that members most recent post was dated sometime in 2016 I probably wouldn't have subscribed.