Tour pack weight
HDF Community Team
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: USA
I've not had a quick release bracket break under load, nor have I seen a broken one. Be that Harley or aftermarket.
I have had/seen some of the locking hardware vibrate itself loose. That doesn't affect load capacity, but can affect retention on the bike. Thread locker is often your friend for this application.
All of them, especially the aftermarket types, require some adjusting and tuning in order to get them to work well. Both at locking on, and being willing to come back off.
Like others, I frequently overload my bags and racks. I'm a little cautious about weight loads far back and high on a rack. Far less so on the seats, the front of the rear rack, and the bags.
I have had/seen some of the locking hardware vibrate itself loose. That doesn't affect load capacity, but can affect retention on the bike. Thread locker is often your friend for this application.
All of them, especially the aftermarket types, require some adjusting and tuning in order to get them to work well. Both at locking on, and being willing to come back off.
Like others, I frequently overload my bags and racks. I'm a little cautious about weight loads far back and high on a rack. Far less so on the seats, the front of the rear rack, and the bags.
Road Master
Joined: May 2022
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From: Near Memphis
That maybe something i consider. I take mine off alot..but if the nuts were maybe tack welded and i could just pop the 4 bolts inside the tour pack. The qr is fine around local..but i pack alot and put a big bag on my tp...the fixed mount makes me feel better. And I'm taking off several states away
The fixed mount, besides being less expensive overall, provides easy access to the two rear nuts (something the removable one did not). One thing I can guarantee you is that with the fixed mount, that bag isn't going anywhere! Even this mount pops off the mounts with four additional bolts and can be done with the saddle bags installed if you use long-stem Allen or Torx drivers (I forget which type it comes with).
Last edited by Pappy35; Jul 30, 2024 at 12:06 PM.
Road Master
Joined: May 2022
Posts: 851
Likes: 703
From: Near Memphis
I've not had a quick release bracket break under load, nor have I seen a broken one...<snip>
... the locking hardware vibrate itself loose. That doesn't affect load capacity, butcan affect retention on the bike. Thread locker is often your friend for this application.
... the locking hardware vibrate itself loose. That doesn't affect load capacity, butcan affect retention on the bike. Thread locker is often your friend for this application.
Last edited by Pappy35; Jul 30, 2024 at 12:20 PM.
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