Easy Docking Point Question
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Easy Docking Point Question
I got my hands on a 4 point luggage rack. I have 2 point docking hardware on my bike. Can I just add 2 point docking hardware or do I need to scrap what I have and get 4 point hardware?
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
I don't think it'll fit. Someone can verify, but I think the width on the rack is too narrow for your 2-point hardware, and even if you get it on, the rack angle will not be level.
I think you'll need the 4-pointer.
I think you'll need the 4-pointer.
Well if that's the case than he will have to buy the 4 point hardware I've never heard of them just adding to a 2 point to make it work. Doesn't a luggage rack fit on the same points that a backrest would?
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Long answer short is it depends, what year is the RK? I use docking points on my '03 EG as follows
All - Front fork each side into front dock rubbers near front of fender strut @ shock mounts
Seat back or short mounting - Cam lock onto poly covered posts near back of fender strut
Tour pack or long mounting - Cam lock onto poly covered posts on chrome loop mount
All - Front fork each side into front dock rubbers near front of fender strut @ shock mounts
Seat back or short mounting - Cam lock onto poly covered posts near back of fender strut
Tour pack or long mounting - Cam lock onto poly covered posts on chrome loop mount
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From: Cedar Rapids, IA
No the back rest doesn't dock at the same points as the tour pak. I have an 06 EG. I have a quick detach tour pak. I had the quick detach back rest/sissy bar. But it did not mount in the same docking points. I had to buy the 4 point hardware. All works fine now
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From: Rolla
The OP didn't list what year his bike is, and I don't know if the docking assemblies changed any over the years.
But for 2009 - 2013
2 Point = Passenger backrest only
4 Point = Passenger backrest + luggage rack
4 Point = Luggage Rack Only
4 Point = Tour Pack Only
For 2014 an up, there is only the 4 Point hardware available.
Bottom line is you will need the 4 Point docking hardware for anything other than the passenger backrest.
But for 2009 - 2013
2 Point = Passenger backrest only
4 Point = Passenger backrest + luggage rack
4 Point = Luggage Rack Only
4 Point = Tour Pack Only
For 2014 an up, there is only the 4 Point hardware available.
Bottom line is you will need the 4 Point docking hardware for anything other than the passenger backrest.