detachable tour pack
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 217
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From: Cleveland
Agreed the slider is pricey, but I looked at the cost of adding a detach kit, solo TP kit, solo seat/pillion etc etc, and it came out much less.
It was perfect for me in that I ride solo 80% of the time and LOVE having the TP as a backrest. For sure the most comfort I've ever had on a motorcycle. But when I ride two-up, I still want the TP for my passenger, as well as the storage.
For a total solution, I have to say it's the best mod I've ever put on a bike.
Not saying its for everyone, but it's perfect for riders like me.
It was perfect for me in that I ride solo 80% of the time and LOVE having the TP as a backrest. For sure the most comfort I've ever had on a motorcycle. But when I ride two-up, I still want the TP for my passenger, as well as the storage.
For a total solution, I have to say it's the best mod I've ever put on a bike.
Not saying its for everyone, but it's perfect for riders like me.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,428
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From: Rescue, VA
I had a detachable on my 2005 Classic and the wife had one on her Street Glide. On those bikes it is pretty easy as there is not much electrical to deal with. Going to be a much bigger pain with the Limited, and you will lose radio function unless you come up with an antenna solution. What we found in the end was that the mounts will get loose in time and start to rattle, which drove me crazy. We also found that even when we weren't traveling the tour pac was very handy, so we hardly ever took them off. Cool look, just not worth the hassle.
Bill
Bill
Mount the radio in the right saddlebag?
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Roma Alberta
the detachable tour pak was on my Ultra when I got it, installed by the previous owner. I think it's one of the best things about the bike. I can change it back and forth in less than 5 minutes and that's including changing the seat. totally changes the look and feel of the bike. the SG seat is a lot lower profile with a bit less padding, you feel the engine a lot more as well as lose some of the top heavy feel. I'm sure it gains 20 hp...in my head
And forego all of the money that comes from selling the quick detach kit? You don't know Harley-Davidson.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 625
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From: Texas
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Santa Clarita
There is an eBay store called Cavalry Fiberglass that has inexpensive quick disconnect tour pack mount as well as inexpensive tour packs. Look like decent quality to me. Check it out!
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 107
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From: Tipton Iowa
I just bought a 13 limited , I had a quic tach tourpac on my 09 classic so I moved it over. Got a set of duesch connectors , and a buddy that knew what he was doing and put on plug ins close to the seat on both sides. Most of the wiring goes with the tourpac. Went with a hidden antenna in the fairing that works well. In 5 minutes I can go from a Ultra limited to sport bike, remove tourpac , change seats to a sundowner , and have a street glide. I do it all the time when I ride alone, bike handles better without the tourpac. Cant do that with the 14's because of the tailiights in the tourpac. I do not really care for lowers so they are the first thing I took off this bike,
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Woodstock, GA
detachable tour pak and Softbrake license tag holder
I also think the detachable tour pak mod was best thing I've done on my 2010 FLHTCU. I justified not doing for a few years but finally did it anyway wanting the sporty ride. Used the HD hidden antenna in front fairing. That makes the electrical fairly easy.
The one thing that I don't like about the HD detachable kit is that ugly license tag bracket so I didn't use that but found the Softbrake Part Number: SB-SSLPR $40. Took 3 mins to install one bolt at a time under rear fender on the turn signal bar. Piece of cake
http://www.softbrake.com/shop/produc...dgroup=license
The one thing that I don't like about the HD detachable kit is that ugly license tag bracket so I didn't use that but found the Softbrake Part Number: SB-SSLPR $40. Took 3 mins to install one bolt at a time under rear fender on the turn signal bar. Piece of cake
http://www.softbrake.com/shop/produc...dgroup=license
Last edited by coopermwc29; Jan 1, 2015 at 03:12 PM. Reason: sp