tour pack
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Ill take some pics tonight of the mounting brackets and how they fit etc
if you just google the part number of both you can see pics of them.
this is the rack
and this is the rear detach kit
the rack is a new version as and is alot smaller than the older type, apparentlly stronger as well, you also only need the rear quick detach kit, the older one you needed to buy the front kit as well.
I got them from my local Harley main dealer here in the UK, cost was about Ł210 for both, the rack is about Ł160 and the mounting kit is around Ł50 but i would have thought it was at least a bit cheaper over your side of the pond.
if you just google the part number of both you can see pics of them.
this is the rack
and this is the rear detach kit
the rack is a new version as and is alot smaller than the older type, apparentlly stronger as well, you also only need the rear quick detach kit, the older one you needed to buy the front kit as well.
I got them from my local Harley main dealer here in the UK, cost was about Ł210 for both, the rack is about Ł160 and the mounting kit is around Ł50 but i would have thought it was at least a bit cheaper over your side of the pond.
Last edited by chopperNeil; Jul 19, 2011 at 09:08 AM.
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Lynn,
I use a twist-lock connector, with the socket installed in the underside of my tourpak (drilled and filed out a suitable hole and wired up inside the tourpak) and the other half on a short harness wired into the bike, under the left cover. They are not Harley parts, I got them from an electronics supplier here in the UK. They are plastic versions of military style connectors and I haven't managed to find a link to them I'm afraid.
They are similar to these, but the socket is a panel mount with 4 holes mounting flange. When I take the tourpak off I tie the loose end of the harness to the carrier tube.
I use a twist-lock connector, with the socket installed in the underside of my tourpak (drilled and filed out a suitable hole and wired up inside the tourpak) and the other half on a short harness wired into the bike, under the left cover. They are not Harley parts, I got them from an electronics supplier here in the UK. They are plastic versions of military style connectors and I haven't managed to find a link to them I'm afraid.
They are similar to these, but the socket is a panel mount with 4 holes mounting flange. When I take the tourpak off I tie the loose end of the harness to the carrier tube.
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heres a close up of my rear end (scuse the pun!) without the tour pak on, you may also need to get the rear hoop that holds the number plate on, these arent available new anywhere but you can pick them up secondhand, i had to get mine from the US as there were none over here
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Thanks guys I checked the numbers and they only seem to relate to Fits '97-'08 and when I further search for this hardware still comes back to the same, so million dollar question as I'm sure the evo frames don't change from flhtp to flhtc, does the '97-'08 parts bolt on to the 89 flhtp frames?
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the part that the rear detach hardware mount to is the two top mount bolts and rear leg of the pannier support section, i cant find a pic of it on line anywhere but i will take a couple of pics tonight, if its the same as my 95 flhr then it will fit
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I got the tour pack off and figured I'd better take some pics as it may help someone else down the road. The wiring was basicly only 3 wires that went under my seat to the harness which I snipped and will solder in a plug as Graham suggested. The tourpack bolts were a real pain to get at so I got the trusty drill out and drilled off the heads. Kind of cruddy looking mount isn't it? Seems the front of the mount goes to the inside of the shock bolts.
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Lynn,
There's a lot of stuff going on under there! Plenty of scope to tidy things up with that wiring in particular. Looks as if that poor platform has been chopped around a bit as well.
There's a lot of stuff going on under there! Plenty of scope to tidy things up with that wiring in particular. Looks as if that poor platform has been chopped around a bit as well.
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There sure is alot going on but basically for the tour pack there's only three wires needed which I will make up a plug for and run it back to be tucked under the tour pack mount. The mount is actually connected in the front on the inside of the top of the shock bolts and at the rear the tube part slides into another tube, not sure if that's a typical setup or not. I measured at the front between the shocks and it's 7 inches frOm one side to the other. I'm going to need more info before narrowing down to which quick release setup i need to order.I definitely like the look of the tour pack removed
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Lynn,
I've tried hard to find the brand of connectors I have. The closest I can find are Toughcon and my female looks similar to this. The male simply twists and locks on and can only mate one way, so connections are guaranteed to be right. Hope that helps a bit!
I've tried hard to find the brand of connectors I have. The closest I can find are Toughcon and my female looks similar to this. The male simply twists and locks on and can only mate one way, so connections are guaranteed to be right. Hope that helps a bit!
Last edited by grbrown; Jul 20, 2011 at 04:58 AM.