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Old May 4, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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Default tour pac backrest pad
i recently installed a new tour pac on my road king and used the template furnished by HD with the new backrest pad
there is a slight space about 1/8" between the pad and the pac, any suggestions

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Old May 4, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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A gap between the backrest pad and the tour pak lid is normal; probably to protect the paint. Post a picture of your installation and we can comment if your gap is unusual; but, it probably isn't.

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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Harleypingman
A gap between the backrest pad and the tour pak lid is normal; probably to protect the paint. Post a picture of your installation and we can comment if your gap is unusual; but, it probably isn't.

Carl
I agree with Carl...Mine has the same gap...considered it normal.
 
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:26 AM
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Normal for newer paks and backrests
 
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Same here. Just installed mine last month.
 
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Ditto here.
 
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