Quick release tourpack
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: 1500 ft above sea level
There is a better and cheaper way to go. There are only 2 bolts on each side that hold the tour pack on. Open saddle bag lids and take out those bolts, unplug the wires and your done. I can remove/install mine in 5 minutes. This way you save the OEM tour pack mount that has a shelf for the wires (keeps them off the fender) and its rock solid when it's bolted on.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,052
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There are lots of options for that. Mine was to buy a roadglide fender off eBay in vivid black and sell my stock one. My buddy drilled his stock fender and put a license plate holder on it below the taillight. The HD above the taillight is also an option.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 266
Likes: 4
From: Sterling Heights, MI
Here are my thoughts, some of which have already been mentioned.
1. Do NOT attempt to reinstall the tour pack by yourself. Your fender will thank you. Seriously. You might think you can do it by yourself, feeling all manly and stuff. 10 minutes later you'll be crying in your beer over the new "accents" to the fender.
2. The black clamps on the side of the quick disconnect bracket can be replaced with chrome ones, or even chrome locking ones with keys. Think about that before doing the installation.
3. HD has a nice cover kit for when the tour pack is off: http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ware-cover-kit
4. If you're thinking about adding any more lights to the tour pack, or anything requiring wires to the bike, make sure you take into consideration that the wires will need to be disconnectable (I'm making up words as I go).
I agree the bike feels much more responsive and nimble when the tour pack is off. I couldn't believe it. But my 6 year old grandson likes to ride with me, and the I felt better with the tour pack on than just using a back rest for him.
1. Do NOT attempt to reinstall the tour pack by yourself. Your fender will thank you. Seriously. You might think you can do it by yourself, feeling all manly and stuff. 10 minutes later you'll be crying in your beer over the new "accents" to the fender.
2. The black clamps on the side of the quick disconnect bracket can be replaced with chrome ones, or even chrome locking ones with keys. Think about that before doing the installation.
3. HD has a nice cover kit for when the tour pack is off: http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ware-cover-kit
4. If you're thinking about adding any more lights to the tour pack, or anything requiring wires to the bike, make sure you take into consideration that the wires will need to be disconnectable (I'm making up words as I go).
I agree the bike feels much more responsive and nimble when the tour pack is off. I couldn't believe it. But my 6 year old grandson likes to ride with me, and the I felt better with the tour pack on than just using a back rest for him.
If I would have seen your set up I may went that route.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 110
Likes: 3
From: Ohio
There is a better and cheaper way to go. There are only 2 bolts on each side that hold the tour pack on. Open saddle bag lids and take out those bolts, unplug the wires and your done. I can remove/install mine in 5 minutes. This way you save the OEM tour pack mount that has a shelf for the wires (keeps them off the fender) and its rock solid when it's bolted on.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 110
Likes: 3
From: Ohio
Plus it's cleaner looking than the shitty one the QD kit comes with. Added the LED brake light for a Road King so there is no window for the plate light on the top of the light.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: PNW
Mine is off the bike more than it's on. I like the looks and handling of the bike w/o the tp. We pretty much just use it for touring.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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That's why I went with the road glide fender, it has the same license plate holder and tail/turn lamps as a street glide. Solved both problems at the same time.