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So this epic adventure had me ordering a custom made filter cover. The cover turned out ok however it won't allow me to install the outer cover easily. So I have to go back to the drawing board.... I may send this one back and see if I can get the necessary changes made to make it work smoothly.
These were the tools required to mount my tour pack... not exactly the tools I thought I would have needed.
The passenger seat threw me off as it is now wider than OEM. That wouldn't allow the TP to slide over it. Once I calmed down I was able to get past that... Next up was the TP mount was mysteriously not wide enough for the mounting tabs on the bike. Why? I pre-fit all of this before sending parts off to paint. With some careful tapping and restraint form beating the $hit out of it I was able to get it mounted. With some careful tweaking I shouldn't need such violent looking tools to install the TP.
Why TP install? I was off to Ocean City for the fourth annual Spring Rally. I was not expecting much from the event as much as I was looking forward to the ride.
Last edited by puzzled1; Jun 25, 2014 at 10:42 AM.
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