Detach Tour Pak Kit
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Road Warrior
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Detach Tour Pak Kit
I have done a lot of research on this and also read a lot of threads on this forum, and every time I think I am finally clear I go back to the HD site and get nervous again.
I have an 08 Ultra, and I want a detach kit for the tour pak. At the moment it is bulk standard.
I think all I need is 53303-07, which in the very same description on a lot of HD sites says "This kit includes everything needed to convert the rigid-mount Tour-Pak to an easy on-and-off detachable version " and then promptly goes on to say "With the addition of Docking Hardware Kit P/N 53803-06 (sold separately)".
I really would appreciate a definitive answer on this.
Secondly, wanted to get an idea of what cunning plans people have come up with to deal with the passanger intercom lead without having to take the seat off, or am I going to have to do that?
I have an 08 Ultra, and I want a detach kit for the tour pak. At the moment it is bulk standard.
I think all I need is 53303-07, which in the very same description on a lot of HD sites says "This kit includes everything needed to convert the rigid-mount Tour-Pak to an easy on-and-off detachable version " and then promptly goes on to say "With the addition of Docking Hardware Kit P/N 53803-06 (sold separately)".
I really would appreciate a definitive answer on this.
Secondly, wanted to get an idea of what cunning plans people have come up with to deal with the passanger intercom lead without having to take the seat off, or am I going to have to do that?
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I checked the HD website. You do need both of the above parts, and I believe the part numbers are correct. The first one is the detachable rack itself, and the other part goes on your bike and the rack mounts on to it.
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Road Warrior
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http://www.adventurehd.com/webstore/...pname=viewprod
This implies that the detach kit is included in the first part number and hence a sissy bar can be added.
I have also found references that say you use 53804-06 together with 53276-04, but I think these 2 together make up the 53303-07.
Interestingly, looking at the fitment matrix in the link below, it implies that the 53804-06 doesn't fit the 08 Ultra anyway. Very irritating this
http://www.hmhd.com/webstore/viewite...p?SKU=53804-06
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There are two forms of the detachable hardware - the "forward" mounting points (53803) are used for the sissy bar uprights and the solo detachable luggage rack. The "rearward" mounting points (53804) are used for the two-up detachable racks, both the tour-pack rack and two-up luggage rack. I have personally used these and can attest that they are the right ones. The 53804 mounting points are the ones with the chrome "hoops" that you see in the pictures on the HD parts website.
It appears that the 53303-07 kit includes the rearward mounting points as part of the kit. The statement that you can add a sissybar upright with the addition of the 53803 mounting brackets kit is correct since it uses the forward mounting points.
These pictures might give you a better idea of what it looks like on the bike:
These are two pics of the two-up detachable rack that uses the "rearward" mounting brackets:
These are the forward mounting brackets that are used for the sissybar upright and the solo luggage rack.
You can see the rearward and forward mounting brackets on this photo if you look closely. The rearward brackets are the chrome hoops and are used to mount the tour-pak:
Here's another look at the rearward brackets:
And finally, the tour-pak mounted on the rearward tabs, which are apparently included in the 53307 kit (I don't have firsthand knowledge of this kit, but I use the detachable two-up tour-pak rack and rearward mounting brackets):
It appears that the 53303-07 kit includes the rearward mounting points as part of the kit. The statement that you can add a sissybar upright with the addition of the 53803 mounting brackets kit is correct since it uses the forward mounting points.
These pictures might give you a better idea of what it looks like on the bike:
These are two pics of the two-up detachable rack that uses the "rearward" mounting brackets:
These are the forward mounting brackets that are used for the sissybar upright and the solo luggage rack.
You can see the rearward and forward mounting brackets on this photo if you look closely. The rearward brackets are the chrome hoops and are used to mount the tour-pak:
Here's another look at the rearward brackets:
And finally, the tour-pak mounted on the rearward tabs, which are apparently included in the 53307 kit (I don't have firsthand knowledge of this kit, but I use the detachable two-up tour-pak rack and rearward mounting brackets):
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Have you actually fitted this option? Thing is if you look at the following:
http://www.adventurehd.com/webstore/...pname=viewprod
This implies that the detach kit is included in the first part number and hence a sissy bar can be added.
I have also found references that say you use 53804-06 together with 53276-04, but I think these 2 together make up the 53303-07.
Interestingly, looking at the fitment matrix in the link below, it implies that the 53804-06 doesn't fit the 08 Ultra anyway. Very irritating this
http://www.hmhd.com/webstore/viewite...p?SKU=53804-06
http://www.adventurehd.com/webstore/...pname=viewprod
This implies that the detach kit is included in the first part number and hence a sissy bar can be added.
I have also found references that say you use 53804-06 together with 53276-04, but I think these 2 together make up the 53303-07.
Interestingly, looking at the fitment matrix in the link below, it implies that the 53804-06 doesn't fit the 08 Ultra anyway. Very irritating this
http://www.hmhd.com/webstore/viewite...p?SKU=53804-06
I ride a Street Glide, not an Ultra, so no I have not installed these parts. I stand by my original position that you need both parts. Why not check with the parts dude at your local shop? I fear that if you only get 53303-07, you will experience more irritation with another trip to the shop to pick up 53803-06.
I do have the 4 point docking hardware with a luggage rack and backrest on my bike and the application is similar. jmho.
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Road Warrior
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I ride a Street Glide, not an Ultra, so no I have not installed these parts. I stand by my original position that you need both parts. Why not check with the parts dude at your local shop? I fear that if you only get 53303-07, you will experience more irritation with another trip to the shop to pick up 53803-06.
I do have the 4 point docking hardware with a luggage rack and backrest on my bike and the application is similar. jmho.
I do have the 4 point docking hardware with a luggage rack and backrest on my bike and the application is similar. jmho.
Pastor John has made a great posting which I will work through,
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Road Warrior
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Thanks for the great post Pastor John, really informative. I see you are running an 08 Roadglide. I had a look at the docking hardware as per the link below
https://www.latus-harley-davidson.co...-06&review=add
In the description it specifically states "Fits '97-'08 Touring models (except FLHTCUI, and '07-'08 FLHRSE3/4)."
https://www.latus-harley-davidson.co...-06&review=add
In the description it specifically states "Fits '97-'08 Touring models (except FLHTCUI, and '07-'08 FLHRSE3/4)."
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On my EGS Got so confused with all the numbers just went to my Indy and told him want to be able to Quick Detach the Back Rest and Tourpack both and let him order the parts .. Might have cost a little extra that way but at least knew was right the first time.. The Parts were not cheap and didn't want to end up with the wrong stuff...
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If you read the parts catalog "carefully" it tells you that all you need for just the detachable tour pack is the 53303-07 kit which includes all the pieces to do that "BUT" if you want to take the tour pack off and "ADD" a detachable backrest then you must buy the other docking hardware kit # 53803-06.
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If you read the parts catalog "carefully" it tells you that all you need for just the detachable tour pack is the 53303-07 kit which includes all the pieces to do that "BUT" if you want to take the tour pack off and "ADD" a detachable backrest then you must buy the other docking hardware kit # 53803-06.
Kinda hoping for a post along lines of "Got 08 Ultra, used the 53303-07, it works and that is all required", but I think I am getting there. Tks Peppa1