Don't care for luggage rack that comes with bike. Looking for a way to eliminate. any thoughts appreciated. Can you get a color matched lid from factory without holes already drilled. Not thrilled with plugging them but open to ideas Thanks Bob

 

Check with the parts department at your local HD shop.
Or the online store.
Maybe find someone without a rack that wants one, swap entire tour pack.


I hardly ever use my luggage rack but it comes in very handy sometimes.


Form follows function, and you will decrease the value of your bike.

 

You might be able to find someone with a FLHTCU in the same color that would swap. They came without the rack and the color and pinstripes from the same year should match yours. Otherwise, you can order a lid from your dealer or an online source, whichever you prefer.

 

Yep ... a heads up swap for someone who is going to add a rack would be a great deal.

 

Thanks guys would love to find someone willing to swap lids

 

the rack makes a good handle to open and close the lid plus it keeps finger prints off of the bike also might save a mark or two from getting on the bike they seam too come out of no where but how about a different rack they all have the same footprint if you will what about the small air wing rack you can even add a third brake light tail light on it and might not be that expensive as a new lid

 

Post in the Classifieds section maybe.


If you buy a new lid make sure it does not have holes in it already.
Any decent parts guy will handle it for you. Bring your checkbook.


Me, I would just plug the holes with something waterproof. You may
decide later you could use a rack after all. If you ever sell the bike
the buyer will appreciate getting a rack.


Edit. To plug the holes I would first just get the shortest round head
bolts that would hold a nut, chrome or stainless steel, seal with a rubber
washer, and call it a day. Result would be four shiny spots instead of
a luggage rack. Now I will think of other things. Ride on.

 

I had my rack installed prior to buying it they come in handy hen traveling. I am sure someone would swap out with you just going to have to find the that rider. Plus new lid will run you at least 400.00 you can seek the rack for 100.00 or resell the entire lid. Good Luck

 

you could paint the bolt heads the same color as the bike then it would not be that obvious.

 

Dang, can not stop thinking. If the shiny spots bother you,
get some HD matching touchup paint, they will be invisible to
the casual observer.