Riding differences you notice after removing Tour Pak
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From: Illinois
I added a tour pack to my SG a couple of years ago. I went with the detachable hardware because I was sure I would be taking it off when I didn't need the storage. I haven't found a reason to take it off. It stays on 100% of the time.
Dennis
Dennis
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From: Cedar BC
I only notice the difference because it is pretty much only on the bike when the wife wants to come along for a ride. She doesn't weigh much over a hundred pounds but her poking me in the ribs and telling me to slow down makes that tour pak feel like it is over a thousand pounds...
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From: Bedford UK
I only notice the difference because it is pretty much only on the bike when the wife wants to come along for a ride. She doesn't weigh much over a hundred pounds but her poking me in the ribs and telling me to slow down makes that tour pak feel like it is over a thousand pounds...
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From: Charleston, SC
All good replies--both pro and con or neutral. Where I live, security for helmet and such when stopped is not much of an issue. I suppose those of you who live among criminals understandably have different priorities. Regardless, I have both a Harley security system and a 9mm in my Langlitz jacket. Stealing **** from me is not a wise idea.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Unfortunately, in my State at least, you can't shoot someone for stealing from you. I know, it sounds crazy, but it is the law. I can't explain why either. I don't understand what I am supposed to do if I see someone in my driveway breaking into my car and trying to hotwire it and drive away. Am I supposed to wish them a good day and happy touring? Why do I have to do that to a punk that feels like he doesn't have to work to get what he wants, and he can just take it from someone else that has worked hard to get it? NOw, if the thief comes into my HOME, all bets are off. He can be shot without any questions being asked by the police. But it HAS to be inside of the home. But it also goes for being in side your car too. If you are in your car and someone tries to break in to carjack you, you can blast their butt away!
I hope YOUR state has more common sense on this issue.
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Glen Mills, PA
I should add up the weight of my passenger back rest and standard luggage rack as compared to my pack. I would guess the racks weigh about same for the tour pak. The tour pak is definitely heavier than the sissy bar and passenger back rest.
I put on a leather tour pak this winter but have not ridden yet.
I put on a leather tour pak this winter but have not ridden yet.
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
My SG and RKCs felt more sporty without the TP.
One of the general complaints of the Touring model frames before 2014 was the forks flexing during turns. I never felt that flex on my SG or RKs until I mounted the TP. And the little bit of added weight of the lower fairings on my 09 Ultra flexed the forks even more. Weight changes the center of gravity, so depending on how you ride, changes can be noticed.
Beary
One of the general complaints of the Touring model frames before 2014 was the forks flexing during turns. I never felt that flex on my SG or RKs until I mounted the TP. And the little bit of added weight of the lower fairings on my 09 Ultra flexed the forks even more. Weight changes the center of gravity, so depending on how you ride, changes can be noticed.
Beary
Last edited by beary; Jan 22, 2019 at 09:20 AM.
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From: Emmett, Idaho
GOV5 is absolutely correct. It does sound macho too, but out in the middle of nowhere a confrontation with a thief often turns the thief violent. Then, in most states, if you feel physically threatened, out can come the pistol. And no, here and several other states a person does not have to be inside a home or vehicle. If the thief offers no demonstrable physical threat (outside a residence or vehicle)--a person is never permitted to shoot. This is when insurance becomes helpful, except for the deductible.
Good reminder from GOV5 though.
Good reminder from GOV5 though.
