Ultra Riders Removable Tourpak?
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: New Jersey
I dont have an Ultra (Standard), but if you are not using the tourpak, and like the look and convienance of taking it off, then go for it. I have the docking kit, and never take the damn thing off. I just took it off for the first time the other day to clean the bike, I doubt I will ever do that again.
There are also tons of threads with different opinions that may be helpful.
There are also tons of threads with different opinions that may be helpful.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 521
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From: Arkansas
STD, thanks for the response, that's kinda what I was thinking. Spend the money and never take it off? It is a little expensive to do that and I can use that money for other items!
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I was forced to buy the removable tourpack rack. I wanted a fixed rack for it but MOCO does not offer a fixed rack for the 09 Road Glides. I could have used the Ultra fixed rack, but that comes with a welded in place license plate bracket on it.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 599
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From: Little Rock, Arkansas
Cone - I just did it this week. I have been wrenching all my life and it was almost easier to take everything off when I want it off, and put it back on when I want it on. The "instructions" for the docking hardware might have been easier if they were written in Chinese. Once I got the tourpak on the docking hardware, the fit was so good I had trouble getting it off. Just my $.02
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: New York City Area
Det Tour Pak Ultra
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I don't have the ultra, Iv got an 08 Electra Glide Classic had the stealer install detachable tour pak, had it on and off a few times easy to remove and install by yourself once ya get the hang of. Ive taken it off during the summer got a wall mount in the garage for the tour pak and it hasn't been back on the bike I like it better without the extra weight Ill put it on when I go on a road trip for now it stays in the garage on the wall and I have a det sissy bar on the bike, my 2 cents Rida Safe BV
I don't have the ultra, Iv got an 08 Electra Glide Classic had the stealer install detachable tour pak, had it on and off a few times easy to remove and install by yourself once ya get the hang of. Ive taken it off during the summer got a wall mount in the garage for the tour pak and it hasn't been back on the bike I like it better without the extra weight Ill put it on when I go on a road trip for now it stays in the garage on the wall and I have a det sissy bar on the bike, my 2 cents Rida Safe BV
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2004
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I got the detachable kit included when I bought my Ultra. I installed it myself. Took a couple of hours. I really like it, but I haven't had the tour pack back on since I took it off. I'll only use it for long trips, so the kit was well worth it to me.
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Big Kahuna HDF Member
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I ride solo most of the time. Only use the tour pak when I'm going on a trip. It's nice to ride without it.
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I'm glad I spent the money, I put it on 10 to 12 times a year for overnight trips.
