Posh Modern Tourpak Hinges
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Posh Modern Tourpak Hinges
Chaps,
Now you're a knowledgeable bunch. I have a 1987 (Statue of Liberty Centenary Edition) tourpak on my bike. The hinges and latches are past their best and I have just discovered that our favourite MoCo has some swish Premium replacement hinges, #79211-08A. The only problem is that they are listed for tourpaks from 1988-on. The illustrations in the parts book look identical, but the part numbers are different.
Anyone know a good reason why the posh new hinges won't fit, by any chance? What did the sneaky perishers change between '87 and '88?
And what are the chances of installing a later set of latches?
Now you're a knowledgeable bunch. I have a 1987 (Statue of Liberty Centenary Edition) tourpak on my bike. The hinges and latches are past their best and I have just discovered that our favourite MoCo has some swish Premium replacement hinges, #79211-08A. The only problem is that they are listed for tourpaks from 1988-on. The illustrations in the parts book look identical, but the part numbers are different.
Anyone know a good reason why the posh new hinges won't fit, by any chance? What did the sneaky perishers change between '87 and '88?
And what are the chances of installing a later set of latches?
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I just saw them being installed on a 2014 Ultra yesterday. They look nice, look more sturdy.I know the NEW tourpak has a lip on the outside on the lid where the new hinges sit. I don't think ours (evo models) have that lip. As for the changes made in the 80s, I have no clue.
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By chance I seem to have found the answer to my query, in a new thread here. A member with an even older tourpak than mine has successfully upgraded his with recent latches and hinges, so in I go! Premium set of both ordered. More news later.
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Graham,
As you have found out they will bolt right up. I have the older style tour pak with the three compartments in the front like you. I upgraded the hinges and the latches. A definite improvement.
As you have found out they will bolt right up. I have the older style tour pak with the three compartments in the front like you. I upgraded the hinges and the latches. A definite improvement.
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