Got my first geezer glide!
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Got my first geezer glide!
I picked up an '89 tourglide recently. I prefer the streetglide look. but I'd really like to be able to take the tour pack on and off. I've looked and cant find anything detatchable. Anyone on here know of anything? Or has anyone modified theres to be easy on and off?
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get the detachable hardware for 96 and up then you will have to rework your tail light assembly you will see what I mean when you have the detachable in your hand, I've done about two dozen, hope your handy~MP
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And if that's too involved, there's only 4 bolts holding the thing on. Just have to figure out what you want to do with the radio antenna. I did that but the fairing is bulky compared to a RG and I didn't think it looked right so I put mine back on about 18 years ago. If you'll ride it a few hundred miles, I think you'll see it's nice to have.
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And if that's too involved, there's only 4 bolts holding the thing on. Just have to figure out what you want to do with the radio antenna. I did that but the fairing is bulky compared to a RG and I didn't think it looked right so I put mine back on about 18 years ago. If you'll ride it a few hundred miles, I think you'll see it's nice to have.
The detachable TP rack and docking hardware does indeed fit pre-97 frames, even though for some incomprehensible reason the MoCo says it doesn't. I just shimmed the four bolts holding the docking hardware to the frame out about 1/16" or so using one stainless steel washer on each one, between the docking hardware and the frame. The detachable TP rack then lined up and slid on perfectly.
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Several years back I had an old Gold Wing that had an easily detachable tour pack. If I remember right the only time I took it off was for ease of cleaning the rack and fender underneath! In fact, when I was looking for another bike, that was one of my criteria - it had to have bags and a tour pack as I was so used to having that storage. I use it every time I get on the bike.
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My 79 FLH POS had a detachable tourpack. It also had a built in danger sensor. When it sensed a sizeable hole, bump, etc., the tourpack initiated an auto-eject mechanism. Post bump, you could then find the tourpack rolling along behind you in your mirror. I kinda like the 4 bolts on my FLHT.
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My 79 FLH POS had a detachable tourpack. It also had a built in danger sensor. When it sensed a sizeable hole, bump, etc., the tourpack initiated an auto-eject mechanism. Post bump, you could then find the tourpack rolling along behind you in your mirror. I kinda like the 4 bolts on my FLHT.
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My 79 FLH POS had a detachable tourpack. It also had a built in danger sensor. When it sensed a sizeable hole, bump, etc., the tourpack initiated an auto-eject mechanism. Post bump, you could then find the tourpack rolling along behind you in your mirror. I kinda like the 4 bolts on my FLHT.
What's the H-D part number for the Danger Sensor? And does it work with a GPS in case you aren't looking in your mirror post-bump? Oh sorry - for a minute there I thought I was in the Touring forum!
Never mind...
