HD TourPak Detachable Kit
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6th Gear
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Seems to be a couple of threads going on this topic right now. Check out the following thread (instructions c/w pics). It's long and from a few years ago but has worked well for myself & many others. Use Deutsch connectors as they are neat, tidy & weatherproof. As you can see in the "finished up" pics, the connectors don't come close to any painted surface.
Good Luck!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...etachable.html
Good Luck!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...etachable.html
Great write up and pictures. Looks very well done but I have to ask, this looks like a do it yourself post. I'm not do it yourself inclined and I'd rather pay to have it done. Question, does anyone know if HD uses these Deutsch connectors?
Road Warrior
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From: Ontario, Canada
It is a DIY project indeed. Not real difficult by any means, but if you're not comfortable doing it yourself, have an "indy" do it for you and specify (or buy & supply) the connectors.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: West TN
Picked my up from the dealer yesterday after having kit installed. They used the wiring kit sold by Harley. Took it off first time this morning in 19 min and the wiring being stowed away under seat was the longest part of that. Got it back on this afternoon in a little over 12 minutes with everything stowed away where it should be I think.
As far as the connections I only have one that isn't somewhere safe. The two for the speakers are inside the speaker box. The one for the lighting I wire tied so it couldn't get to the paint. I may wrap it in tape. I attached a photo of it and a before and after of the bike. I don't really like where it is since it visible but should be weather proof. When the pack was off they were all stowed under the seat in area under backrest mount. Didn't appear to be an issue with rubbing here but if you were concerned you could wrap connectors in electrical tape and that should solve that.
I really like how it turned out overall.
Sorry for the sideways photos. Something got turned around in the transfer. Hurts my neck looking at them.
If you have any questions about it let me know.
As far as the connections I only have one that isn't somewhere safe. The two for the speakers are inside the speaker box. The one for the lighting I wire tied so it couldn't get to the paint. I may wrap it in tape. I attached a photo of it and a before and after of the bike. I don't really like where it is since it visible but should be weather proof. When the pack was off they were all stowed under the seat in area under backrest mount. Didn't appear to be an issue with rubbing here but if you were concerned you could wrap connectors in electrical tape and that should solve that.
I really like how it turned out overall.
Sorry for the sideways photos. Something got turned around in the transfer. Hurts my neck looking at them.
If you have any questions about it let me know.
Last edited by HDK; Apr 12, 2015 at 07:11 PM. Reason: Photo issue
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6th Gear
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Picked my up from the dealer yesterday after having kit installed. They used the wiring kit sold by Harley. Took it off first time this morning in 19 min and the wiring being stowed away under seat was the longest part of that. Got it back on this afternoon in a little over 12 minutes with everything stowed away where it should be I think.
As far as the connections I only have one that isn't somewhere safe. The two for the speakers are inside the speaker box. The one for the lighting I wire tied so it couldn't get to the paint. I may wrap it in tape. I attached a photo of it and a before and after of the bike. I don't really like where it is since it visible but should be weather proof. When the pack was off they were all stowed under the seat in area under backrest mount. Didn't appear to be an issue with rubbing here but if you were concerned you could wrap connectors in electrical tape and that should solve that.
I really like how it turned out overall.
Sorry for the sideways photos. Something got turned around in the transfer. Hurts my neck looking at them.
If you have any questions about it let me know.
As far as the connections I only have one that isn't somewhere safe. The two for the speakers are inside the speaker box. The one for the lighting I wire tied so it couldn't get to the paint. I may wrap it in tape. I attached a photo of it and a before and after of the bike. I don't really like where it is since it visible but should be weather proof. When the pack was off they were all stowed under the seat in area under backrest mount. Didn't appear to be an issue with rubbing here but if you were concerned you could wrap connectors in electrical tape and that should solve that.
I really like how it turned out overall.
Sorry for the sideways photos. Something got turned around in the transfer. Hurts my neck looking at them.
If you have any questions about it let me know.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: USA
I've got a 2015. I do not have the quick detach but I still didn't like the way the harness lays on the fender and scuffs the paint. I simply wrapped a micro fiber cloth lengthwise around the harness, secured it with a couple zip ties, and stuffed it under the seat as best I can.
Novice
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Texas
Included the quick detach kit in my 2014 Limited negotiation as a dealer imstalled option, so can't comment on separate pricing or DIY installation. I can say I'm very pleased with the result. With the HD harness, I was also concerned about abrasion on the fender. Noticed a scuff mark from the harness the first time I removed the tour pack. Also, I accidentally scratched the fender with one of the chrome brackets on the tour pack as I was reattaching the first time. I found that laying a small towel on the fender as I was installing the tour pack protected from accidental contact. After attaching the pack, I reach under the "flap" on the tour pack seat back, attach the three wiring harnesses, then use the same towel to wrap the harnesses. The towel is not visible from any angle, remains in place and dry in all conditions and I've had zero scratches from harnesses or accidental contact since. I like the look of the bike without the tourpack, but love the added storage on road trips or when riding to work, so I attach-detach the pack frequently. I find I can now do the entire process in three minutes max, including removing the seat to tuck the harness out of sight when tour pack is off. All in all a very nice mod.
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6th Gear
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All told mine should end up just south of a thousand to have the dealer do it. I had grave concerns about doing this in the first place just because of the wiring/connection issues. I ride long distances and often in the rain. I am concerned with the connections getting wet and shorting out. Oh well, they've had my bike two full days and still not done. The deer in the headlight look on the service writer's eyes when I left it should have been a clue I guess. I'll know how well the install went tonight when I pick it up. ***Update, now they've called me and said the Conversion Kit that Harley says is complete, is not really complete and they are having to order in more parts. Will 2 more days before I get my bike back. Ugh!
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