Detachable Tour Pack getting Sloppy
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RE: Detachable Tour Pack getting Sloppy
There is a type of plastic called Delrin that is used on boats, for things like anchor rollers, this is similar to nylon but extremely strong and resistant to abrasion... Would be perfect for this job.
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RE: Detachable Tour Pack getting Sloppy
It just might be that solid replacements will not work as the part needs to have a tight compressed fit. A firmer plastic with some give like the delrin mentioned by "thatguy" might be a better solution to solid metal to metal. Just guessing but anythings worth a try.
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RE: Detachable Tour Pack getting Sloppy
I made my shifter bushing replacement out of Delrin. I bought the stock from The Racer's Friend, McMaster-Carr.com and turned it on my lathe so that it slides into the primary case part and has the spacer built into it. I finally have a tight shifter after the last 50K miles or more of progressively rattling around, and it's smooth. If you want to look at what they have for stock, go to mcmaster.com and search for Delrin or high molecular weight plastic.
I find it interesting that they have removeable tour packs again, and that they have issues. That was a terrible "feature" on my 79 FLH Classic. It would sense an impending road hazard and initiate the eject squence. Not a nice sight to see in your rear view mirror: Your tour pack bouncing along the road, following you. That meant about 2 more bungie cords to hold that on, in addition to the 2 to hold the saddle bag lids on, of course. Ah, the fond memories of Shovelhead Days (not).
I find it interesting that they have removeable tour packs again, and that they have issues. That was a terrible "feature" on my 79 FLH Classic. It would sense an impending road hazard and initiate the eject squence. Not a nice sight to see in your rear view mirror: Your tour pack bouncing along the road, following you. That meant about 2 more bungie cords to hold that on, in addition to the 2 to hold the saddle bag lids on, of course. Ah, the fond memories of Shovelhead Days (not).
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RE: Detachable Tour Pack getting Sloppy
And I'm thinking with the solid metal version, wouldn't it be noisy when hitting the rough roads...if there is ever so slight of a space, I'm sure you're going to hear it hitting and it may not sound pretty....
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RE: Detachable Tour Pack getting Sloppy
I replaced two complete sets of the mounting points in just 1600 miles after installing my tour pak on the detachable mount, $32.00 for the four new mounting points(plastic) was cheaper the third time to just take it off and replace it with a bolt on tour pak rack $40.00 brand new from zanotti's.
seems the luck of the draw........ some people never have a problem with them getting loose,some like me,find they nwear out extremely fast,personally i think the mount set up is a POS ! waste of money for just the luxury of being able to remove it once and awhile,but if you only put your tour pak on once in awhile ,it's a good thing for quick mounting.
seems the luck of the draw........ some people never have a problem with them getting loose,some like me,find they nwear out extremely fast,personally i think the mount set up is a POS ! waste of money for just the luxury of being able to remove it once and awhile,but if you only put your tour pak on once in awhile ,it's a good thing for quick mounting.
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RE: Detachable Tour Pack getting Sloppy
I have both the Detachable tour pack and back rest on my 07 RG. I have never regreted installing them. I only use the tour pack for touring and use the backrest with a passenger on day rides otherwise I am riding stripped down. The choice is great to have. I am also having problems with wear on the tour pack mounts but see that as a small problem compared to the benefits. I am going to have them replaced under warranty but would prefer a long term solution.
Metal on metal would be sturdy but noisey, a better synthetic material may be the answer here.
Metal on metal would be sturdy but noisey, a better synthetic material may be the answer here.
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RE: Detachable Tour Pack getting Sloppy
Actually you would be surprised. I have the aluminum rear docking points on my EGC and I have not heard any rattle from them yet. Tour pak seems more secure and I may even replace the front ones soon.
And for the striped look, I also ride without the tour pak about half the time. I have a Road Glide seat that adds to the sleek lines when she is striped. Whenever the tour pak is on so is the driver’s backrest. I use the stock seat with the sissy bar and pad, and love the look of 3 different rides.
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RE: Detachable Tour Pack getting Sloppy
i also have the detachable rack and sissy bar i only take them off once in while
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just for cleaning so the bushing are not sloppy yet but why wait put me down for
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some but i agree metal probably would not be a good replacement a harder bushing
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nylon or better material would be bestsafe riding !!
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just for cleaning so the bushing are not sloppy yet but why wait put me down for
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some but i agree metal probably would not be a good replacement a harder bushing
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nylon or better material would be bestsafe riding !!