Just taking it off- Tour Pak
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Pembroke Pines Fl
I have looked into the detachable tour pak kit, but want to remove it for now. If I purchased the harnesses, is that all I would need to do for now?
Let me know if we can get it off fairly easily. I'm worried about wiring and antennas relocators, but will purchase them. Just will be a removal until quick detach kit rack is purchased.
Christopher
Let me know if we can get it off fairly easily. I'm worried about wiring and antennas relocators, but will purchase them. Just will be a removal until quick detach kit rack is purchased.
Christopher
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 857
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From: Waynesboro, Va
I have the detachable kit, I can't put it on by myself. I wish someone would do a video of taking it on and off by themselves. I like the look w/o the pak, but I like the added storage space and the wife likes the support when 2 up. It usually stays on most of the time.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 902
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From: STL
I think the OP's question is: How big of a hassle is it to temporarily unbolt the pak until he has time/funds to install the detach system? Seems to me a person could relocate the antennas (or just coil under seat), unclip rear speakers (connectors inside of pod), relocate pass CB receptacle (or coil under seat/ side panel), and relocate the plate. The only harness necessary would be for any lights/12v outlets in the trunk (My FLHTK has 5 such wires).
So theoretically, I could install one 6 hole connector for the lights, mount my plate somewhere, coil all of the wires to the pack under the seat/side covers, and remove the 4 bolts to unbolt the pak from the struts. Its not ideal, but it would be a temporary solution.
So theoretically, I could install one 6 hole connector for the lights, mount my plate somewhere, coil all of the wires to the pack under the seat/side covers, and remove the 4 bolts to unbolt the pak from the struts. Its not ideal, but it would be a temporary solution.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 139
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From: Michigan
I have the detachable kit, I can't put it on by myself. I wish someone would do a video of taking it on and off by themselves. I like the look w/o the pak, but I like the added storage space and the wife likes the support when 2 up. It usually stays on most of the time.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
Plus one, I always have stuff in it, don't think I would ever have a chance to ride with it off.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Michigan
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
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From: In the north
For my 05 it was pretty easy to remove. Went and got a laydown liscense plate frame. Take the seat off, remove both saddle bags, open pack, unplug light harness and antenna harness, pulled them through the hole in the bottom of the pack. Remove chrome rail covers. Remove the forward mounting screws for the tourpack frame work. Remove the lower screws on the bottom of the liscense plate bracket. Do this carefully as this will be all that is holding the tourpack and frame work in place. Carefully lift the pack off and set aside in a safe place. Reinstall chrome side covers seat and bags. Install laydown liscense plate bracket and liscense plate. Go ride. Forgot to add, I wrapped the extra harness and antenna coax up and tucked it in nicely behind the battery under the seat. Don't need the antenna since I run an Ipod through the stereo anyway.
Your seat is going to look kind of goofy though. The back portion will look like a giant marshmallow. I found a passenger backrest and rack kit on line and purchased the two point docking kit. It camoed the seat pretty good but I eventually purchased a sundowner which looks alot better.
Your seat is going to look kind of goofy though. The back portion will look like a giant marshmallow. I found a passenger backrest and rack kit on line and purchased the two point docking kit. It camoed the seat pretty good but I eventually purchased a sundowner which looks alot better.
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Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,808
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From: Green Country Oklahoma
I removed tour pack from my Wife's UC because of the extra weight and tuck all the wiring under the seat ,but I installed a white CB antenna which I bought from a truck stop very reasonable and a self made hidden radio antenna works great. She wanted a SG but want all the luxury of the UC without pizza box and that's what she got. My self I be lost without my pizza box, but the weight of the tour pack makes hell of difference.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 439
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From: Orange Co, California
Exactly. I have a Road King Classic and decided I like the look - and usefulness - of the Tour Pak on there so the only time it comes off is when I am washing the bike.
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