As someone else pointed out, make the tour pack detachable and get rid of the bag guards. These are really great bikes and when you convert it and ride solo you will definitely change your mind about this being the wrong bike. I felt the same way when I bought my Streetglide. I came from a cruiser to a touring bike. It is heavy and not as nimble but now I haven't touched the cruiser in almost 2 years and am always on the Streetglide. Love taking long rides and overnighters/long weekends and it is great having tunes and not having the wind beat you up at 85 on the highway for 300 - 500 miles.
As far as the SO, they either like to ride or they don't. I will say that the more you ride, as a couple, with other couples, the more she will want to ride if she's ever going to like it. Find out why she is "uncomfortable" on 2 wheels and try to address that before you lose money selling the bike.

 

My wife rode on back without complaint for 100's of thousands of miles. Being with other couples when stopped helped her have more fun. Then most of the other women were already riding and they worked on the wife. Got her a Tri-glide. She learned to throw it around and now she's like a puppy standing by the door with a leash wanting to go, go go. I do enjoy riding solo and having her along so best of both worlds if the cost's are within your budget and she's interested. Now she's not interested in being on back at all which suits me fine too. LOL

 

Thanks again for all the great feedback. At this point looking at three options (i) sell it outright and just enjoy the Lowrider S, (ii) get the kit to make the tour pack detachable, or (iii) trade for a Road King (crazy (economically and otherwise), but would give me a bit more versatility and still allow for comfortable 2-up riding should the wife change her mind - I would lose the tunes, the fairing, heated grips, etc., but would still have a great touring bike that is also fun solo).

 

If you opt for the King, you could still add those things. Plenty of aftermarket detachable batwing fairings with tunes or plain-Jane. Heated grips are nice for the cooler months. You could make it a full dresser or stripped for a really nice cruiser.

 

I only read your first and second post in the thread. Anyone that can buy 2 bikes like that probably can afford both. I can't but still have 2 bikes, a 2001 Road King and the latest a 2017 Road Glide. Traded a 2008 Road Glide for the new. I just happen to like touring bikes but wish I had your Lowrider. If you can manage to keep both bikes do so and doubt you will regret it. Last few years I have tried to maintain having 2 bikes at the same time and never does one get neglected.

 

Trade it for a Road Glide Special...eventually get a tour pack just in case...just go try one....

 

As I got back to ridin I bought a new '14 Street Bob and promptly modded it up. I thought since it was solo built I'd kill only myself and I wouldn't have to make any excuses for anyone to tag along. Single at the time. Then I got a girl and added an Ultra. Of Course all that went to **** and I have the Ultra solo'd up and I love it. The SB has 12500 on the clock and the Ultra I got over a year later has about 28000 on it. I am not retired and work at home. Street Bob isn't worth anything but I'd never sell it or the Ultra now a stage II.