"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 263
Likes: 13
From: Beautiful CNY
Don't know if this is so much a tip or trick but when I initially installed my passenger footboard cover I stripped out one if the holes when installing the cheesy self tapping screws. So yesterday when I was replacing the derby cover T27 screws with some chrome hex button head screws the I had to chase the derby cover screw hole threads with a 1/4-20 tap to clean out the old thread lock residue. That was a perfect time to try out my plan of red rolling and tapping the footboard cover holes to 1/4-20 and putting a better screw in. So I did and the results were great. No more striped hole to think about and I end up with a nice matching look with that hardware. Gardner-Westcott Button Head Allen Screws - Coarse Thread 1/4in.-20 x 5/8in. - H-D#3653 13208 from the Powersports Superstore (also on Amazon). Best price I found direct. 10pc for $14.23 delivered. A tad higher on Amazon. I also believe that a 1/2" length would work as well or better for all.
Last edited by nervous; May 6, 2014 at 09:08 PM.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 44
Likes: 2
From: Northern Virginia
I didn't want to spend $699 on another tour-pak and keep that big thing hanging out on a wall in my garage.
Here's a video of how it works. Let's hope the link works!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvU1...ature=youtu.be
Last edited by PaddyH3GM; May 6, 2014 at 09:06 PM. Reason: Added link
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 817
Likes: 26
From: PA
Yes, the racks have quick disconnects to/from the bike. The tour-pak to the rack, however was four nuts/bolts/washers. Very awkward to keep a wrench on the inside and run a ratchet on the outside while the lid was slamming down on your arm and the rack was sliding around on the workbench.
I didn't want to spend $699 on another tour-pak and keep that big thing hanging out on a wall in my garage.
Here's a video of how it works. Let's hope the link works!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvU1...ature=youtu.be
I didn't want to spend $699 on another tour-pak and keep that big thing hanging out on a wall in my garage.
Here's a video of how it works. Let's hope the link works!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvU1...ature=youtu.be
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 516
Likes: 16
From: TEXAS
picked up a few canvas organizer bags from home depot today
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-...9?N=5yc1vZc2g6
i attached this one to the inside of the saddlebag using the lid-strap screws
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Org...5?N=5yc1vZc2g6
this one is attached to the lid-strap itself, fits almost perfectly
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-...9?N=5yc1vZc2g6
i attached this one to the inside of the saddlebag using the lid-strap screws
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Org...5?N=5yc1vZc2g6
this one is attached to the lid-strap itself, fits almost perfectly
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 263
Likes: 13
From: Beautiful CNY
I really miss having helmet locks as standard equipment. And, there are just no really good points to lock to but here's what I've come up with. I wear a full face but this option will work with any helmet. How's this for a cheap and easy option: you already have the clutch cable clamp on the left side of the forks. So I thought if there was a matching on on the right side that it would look perfectly normal and provide a perfect place to run a lock hasp through. Check the pics. It works beautifully. It's one of the few areas on my '09 FLHR that isn't hot after riding and with the front wheel turned max left it's easy access. I use the helmet lock adaptor through my Nolan N102 chin strap buckle. These work equally with D rings. But in this system you could just run the lock hasp through the D rings and no extra hardware to carry. The lock hangs from the saddlebag Dzus loop for easy access. Super cheap and easy. Secure enough for my purposes.
The HD P/N for the clamp is 9990W and costs under a dollar!
The HD P/N for the clamp is 9990W and costs under a dollar!
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Arkansas
Thanks! Mine already has air shocks I just want to add a gauge, compressor, and up/down valve and switch so I can adjust pressures on the fly.
When I get the pressure right for me, it's too soft when the wife hops on the back. I hate having to change pressure in the garage and then be stuck there.
Thanks for that link, I have a feeling I will find my answer somewhere in there!
When I get the pressure right for me, it's too soft when the wife hops on the back. I hate having to change pressure in the garage and then be stuck there.
Thanks for that link, I have a feeling I will find my answer somewhere in there!
Speed Safely!
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 476
Likes: 0
From: Kennett Square, PA
I have the push button fuel door lock on my bike. I found it wasn't easy pushing the button down the hole, so I had an idea. I had some rubber dots sitting in my tool box and put one of those dots on the button part and this works great. even works without having to take my gloves off.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 14,731
Likes: 2,536
From: Mountain Top, Alabama
This is my helmet lock. Will lock 2 helmets easy, too.
Reset-able combo, padded to not scratch, hook on handlebar, or whatever.
I keep it in a saddlebag or pouch.
Can be found for $5.
Reset-able combo, padded to not scratch, hook on handlebar, or whatever.
I keep it in a saddlebag or pouch.
Can be found for $5.
