Missing Removable Luggage Rack
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Missing Removable Luggage Rack
Let me start by saying that I cannot keep up with anything... my keys, etc. I purchased a Road Glide Specials about 1 month ago. I have the removable Tour Pak. When it is not in place, I have a removable luggage rack. My wife and I just finished a weekend ride. I washed the bike and removed the Tour Pak after our ride. That is when it hit me... before we left, I distinctly remember that I didn't remove the luggage rack before I put the Tour Pak on. I looked all over my garage... no luggage rack to be found. I remember the rack was not in place when I put on the Tour Pak. So here is my question...
Is it common for these removable luggage racks to be stolen off the bike, or have I just lost my mind (and my rack)?
Is it common for these removable luggage racks to be stolen off the bike, or have I just lost my mind (and my rack)?
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From: Jax FL
yeah, you see a post about this every once in a while.
was one about being Vegas, they said they take everything out there that is Quick Detach.
dang QD parts are big $$ and sell quick on forums & eBay.
was one about being Vegas, they said they take everything out there that is Quick Detach.
dang QD parts are big $$ and sell quick on forums & eBay.
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Yes it does happen.
My tour pak and luggage rack (when either are on) can't come off without taking my seat off.
This is due to me having a wide passenger touring seat.
I have a seat strap that bolts to the frame.
So in order to take either rack off, the bastard has to take a torq screw out for the seat strap, then a thumb screw for the seat, then figure out how to unlatch the rack or tour pak.
To me I think that's too much trouble for a quick thief.
If it wasn't for the wide seat, I'd have a lock.
Even with all that trouble I've considered adding the locking latch kit but at $80 times 2, I'm not sure I need it that much.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...12-90300048--1
My tour pak and luggage rack (when either are on) can't come off without taking my seat off.
This is due to me having a wide passenger touring seat.
I have a seat strap that bolts to the frame.
So in order to take either rack off, the bastard has to take a torq screw out for the seat strap, then a thumb screw for the seat, then figure out how to unlatch the rack or tour pak.
To me I think that's too much trouble for a quick thief.
If it wasn't for the wide seat, I'd have a lock.
Even with all that trouble I've considered adding the locking latch kit but at $80 times 2, I'm not sure I need it that much.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...12-90300048--1
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Also, did you see the Brukus lock that I linked to?
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Or cut the seat strap and remove the seat and Tour Pak.
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From: iowa
If you buy the HD only buy one set. You only put one lock on each quick detach.