SG tour pack help
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For a King tour-Pak, detachable docking hardware, a key that matches your existing ignition key, an antenna relocator, matching paint, backrest pad, and anything else you may need (although I think that's it), be prepared to drop close to 1500.00. I've got one, and don't regret it at all, although it is an expensive option. I didn't wire mine for lights though. And IF you were able to get the one off of the '06 at your dealer, you'd still have to buy the correct docking hardware and rack for your bike, as I don't believe it will fit yours. As someone mentioned above, you could just get a sissy bar for her now, and get a tour-pak at a later date. I have both, and use both depending on the situation. She'll be fine with a sissy bar as well, and not feel like she's going to be falling off or whatever, although the tour-pak will probably give her a little more of a secure feeling since it wraps around her. YOU'D FEEL LIKE YOU WERE ALWAYS GOING TO FALL OFF TOO if you were riding on the back with nothing but your arms wrapped around someone else to keep you on the bike!! :-) You could also add "grab rails" with a passenger backrest. With the grab rails I'm sure she'd feel more secure as well.
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Can she ride a bicycle?
If not then that will compound the problem, as it is a balance thing.
Probably the best thing would be for her to take the MSF beginner riders course.
That way she would feel in control, but you may have to buy another bike, LOL!!
I kid you not, I see them (MSF instructors) take people that have never been on a bike, ever and by the end of the day they are riding.
If she is scared though as you say from what happened to someone else, then that's on her to get over it.
People have bad vehicle wrecks too or slip on wet/icy roads, or getting out of bed. That's life.
I like Kuryakyn stuff, but that is ugly.
If not then that will compound the problem, as it is a balance thing.
Probably the best thing would be for her to take the MSF beginner riders course.
That way she would feel in control, but you may have to buy another bike, LOL!!
I kid you not, I see them (MSF instructors) take people that have never been on a bike, ever and by the end of the day they are riding.
If she is scared though as you say from what happened to someone else, then that's on her to get over it.
People have bad vehicle wrecks too or slip on wet/icy roads, or getting out of bed. That's life.
I like Kuryakyn stuff, but that is ugly.
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I just ordered a TP last week for my bike. I didnt order the HD tour pak backrest though, I ordered it from Mustang. Much better quality in my opinion and the arm rests are 2 inches longer which will give my wife more support. I already have the 4 point dockinng hardware so I didnt have to buy that this time. I ordered the hidden antenna from HD so I didnt have to relocate the one I had. I didnt order the lock yet but I will when the TP arrives, I have to have it painted to match my bike. All in all I spend $1069, not including paint.
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There is a lot of difference between buying a Backrest (so your wife is comfy and confident) and buying a King Tour Pak (with all the goodies, speakers and tail lights).
I think 1st you should figure out what you want.
I think 1st you should figure out what you want.
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Jeff, your Street Glide is a terrific bike and I wouldn't be so quick to trade for the Ultra Classic unless you are really unsatisfied. The loss that you would take for the trade would be large, and I can't help but wonder if you would get more enjoyment out of buying some accessories to make the Street Glide more adaptable for various applications.
When I bought my '08 Road Glide, I really liked the stipped down and sporty look, but purchased fairing lowers, the tour-pak, and various other comfort and functional items so that I could do long distance and have a better two-up setup. But I really liked being able to strip that stuff off for around town or solo rides when I wanted the bike to be as light as possible and handle better.
Rather than take a beating on the trade, I wonder if another $2k or so would give you some great options that you could transfer over to a future bike down the road.
When I bought my '08 Road Glide, I really liked the stipped down and sporty look, but purchased fairing lowers, the tour-pak, and various other comfort and functional items so that I could do long distance and have a better two-up setup. But I really liked being able to strip that stuff off for around town or solo rides when I wanted the bike to be as light as possible and handle better.
Rather than take a beating on the trade, I wonder if another $2k or so would give you some great options that you could transfer over to a future bike down the road.
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Jeff, take a look at this thread by HD32141 about how he built up his bike - might give you some ideas: Building The Bike
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Thanks for the advice everyone.
She does know how to ride a bike. I'm not sure where this will end up, but I won't be selling it to get the ultra. If I had it to do over I would have started with the ultra, but like y'all said I'll lose my butt trying to switch.
I probably will just go with a backrest for now. The more I look at it, the more I agree the Kuryakyn one posted is ugly. If I start with the backrest and decide to bump to the tour pak I could always sell the backrest too. We'll see...
She does know how to ride a bike. I'm not sure where this will end up, but I won't be selling it to get the ultra. If I had it to do over I would have started with the ultra, but like y'all said I'll lose my butt trying to switch.
I probably will just go with a backrest for now. The more I look at it, the more I agree the Kuryakyn one posted is ugly. If I start with the backrest and decide to bump to the tour pak I could always sell the backrest too. We'll see...
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I bought a King Tourpak when I bought my 09 SG. Hardly ever use it, but it does come in handy sometimes. Instead of all the trouble of relocating the antenna, I just got a short rubber whip that replaces the original. When the TP is on, it just bends it a bit. I still get decent reception. I have to admit I use an iPod most of the time anyway.
You will need a 4-point docking system though.
Someone else suggested the slim tourpak. That's fine, but the backrest on that one is no bigger than having a regular backrest. HD does offer different widths of backrest pads.
You will need a 4-point docking system though.
Someone else suggested the slim tourpak. That's fine, but the backrest on that one is no bigger than having a regular backrest. HD does offer different widths of backrest pads.
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A King Tour Pack without attenna mounts 53963-10dh Cost 749.95
B 2 up T Pak Mounting rack 53276-09A 179.95
C T Pak Pad Smooth Finish 52892-98A 199.95
D Air Wing TP Rack (only if wanted) 79179-08 179.95
E Premium Hinges (only if wanted) 79211-08A 49.95
Total 1359.75 +Tx
With LSHD Discount A 642.96
B 143.96
C 159.96
D 151.96
E 39.96
Total OTD shipped 1138.80 (A savings of 220.95 bucks) A little over 16 Percent Discount( More if you factor in the savings of sales tax and add in the no shipping)
B 2 up T Pak Mounting rack 53276-09A 179.95
C T Pak Pad Smooth Finish 52892-98A 199.95
D Air Wing TP Rack (only if wanted) 79179-08 179.95
E Premium Hinges (only if wanted) 79211-08A 49.95
Total 1359.75 +Tx
With LSHD Discount A 642.96
B 143.96
C 159.96
D 151.96
E 39.96
Total OTD shipped 1138.80 (A savings of 220.95 bucks) A little over 16 Percent Discount( More if you factor in the savings of sales tax and add in the no shipping)
Last edited by hog95023; Jun 11, 2011 at 10:21 PM.
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The seat isn't made for a passanger. It slopes backwards & isn't made for any trips longer that 1 mile!!!! I'm betting after you get your TP or backrest, the seat comfort will be another issue. Ya gotta keep the "WIFE" happy!!!!