Feel with Tour Pak Removed
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: New York
The leg over the side is the difference though lol...same here for a smaller guy with bad knees!
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: anacoco, la
to mount the bike with the tour pack on, mount from the right. right hand on throttle, right foot on footboard, step up and over with the left. no swinging involved.....
my tour pack is in the solo position. it is actually easier to mount my bike with the tour pack on than with it off.
my tour pack is in the solo position. it is actually easier to mount my bike with the tour pack on than with it off.
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From: NC
When I removed the Tourpak and the lowers I noticed a significant difference at slow speed maneuvering. Having 50+ pounds removed from that 'out back-up high' location
makes this heavyweight feel much more nimble and stable. Removing the lowers increased the airflow around the engine for the summer but also increase the amount of turbulence coming up around the tank into my face and chest. They are back on now.
makes this heavyweight feel much more nimble and stable. Removing the lowers increased the airflow around the engine for the summer but also increase the amount of turbulence coming up around the tank into my face and chest. They are back on now.
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From: Sandpoint, Idaho
Yeh, that is how I do it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2016
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From: SE Washington
Had a detachable TP on my 11 FLHTK. I thought there was a huge difference in handling with the TP removed. Planning to eventually do the same with my 18.
Last edited by MTBIG G; Sep 21, 2018 at 02:59 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Portland, Oregon
I notice two differences. One is it's a little more top heavy at slow speeds. It also catches a bit more cross wind at 60+. But while noticeable...neither are huge differences.
Two notes about removable tourpacks. One is to make sure the connectors are securely kept up off the fender. I have an ugly paint patch where I learned that. The other is...I use the fixed mount instead of the "quick detach" kit. It still only takes me about 5 minutes to remove...but it feels a lot more secure when it's on (which is most of the time). Just my 2 cents.
Two notes about removable tourpacks. One is to make sure the connectors are securely kept up off the fender. I have an ugly paint patch where I learned that. The other is...I use the fixed mount instead of the "quick detach" kit. It still only takes me about 5 minutes to remove...but it feels a lot more secure when it's on (which is most of the time). Just my 2 cents.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Richmond, VA
Very big difference for me. I get used to it fairly quickly and forget its there..... Until I pull it off. Then I'm like, damn, big improvement in handling. But I ride a Road King and that may have an effect on why it acts that way, as Road Kings aren't as top heavy as a bike with a Fairing. So removing ALL the up high weight may have a more dramatic effect than just removing a portion of it.
Last edited by bikerlaw; Sep 21, 2018 at 04:08 PM.
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 92
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From: Michigan
11RK, never use the windshield. Always feels like a sail on the back at freeway speeds. Especially with xwinds or semi's. Rarely have it on.
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