Relocating Tour Pack
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Relocating Tour Pack
I know there have been many discussions about George Andersons kit to push the tour pack back. I want to do this for my upcoming road trip because the BOSS is riding with me this year and I dont want to go without my backrest.
Has anybody had any handling problems doing this mod. Wife is not real big but I will be running with a big bag on the rack also.
Has anybody had any handling problems doing this mod. Wife is not real big but I will be running with a big bag on the rack also.
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RE: Relocating Tour Pack
I have mine back the full 2 1/2 inches with the GA kit. I haven't noticed a big change in handling riding 2 up. We have not loaded the bike down yet however. When we do, I'll add pressure to the rear shocks to compensate. I'm sure that all that weight farther back on the bike will make a difference. I couldn't use my backrest with the TP mounted where it was. It is a compromise between comfort and handling. I doubt that the handling issues if any will be a safety issue since I ride safe and sane when I'm loaded down.
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RE: Relocating Tour Pack
ORIGINAL: davewear
many fully loaded miles 2 up with georges kit set all the way back. no noticable difference in handling.
many fully loaded miles 2 up with georges kit set all the way back. no noticable difference in handling.
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RE: Relocating Tour Pack
How about the "Bosses" legs or knees after moving the TP back does the back of her legshit against the front bag guard??
Ride well,
Jim
Ride well,
Jim
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RE: Relocating Tour Pack
ORIGINAL: Badfinger
How about the "Bosses" legs or knees after moving the TP back does the back of her legs hit against the front bag guard??
Ride well,
Jim
How about the "Bosses" legs or knees after moving the TP back does the back of her legs hit against the front bag guard??
Ride well,
Jim
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RE: Relocating Tour Pack
Moving the tour pack back will just give the passenger a little more room if the rider is using the backrest. Rider backrest with a healthy passenger will get a little cramped in the backseat. :-)