tour pak hinges
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 744
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From:
Just do it!
First thing I notice when I look at others tour pack.
Makes me laugh when I look at a $30K plus bike with a set of $1.98 Home Depot hinges!!
One problem...approach the bike and try to open from the wrong side!
Like others have said, follow instructions, new drill bits and an extra set of hands!
First thing I notice when I look at others tour pack.
Makes me laugh when I look at a $30K plus bike with a set of $1.98 Home Depot hinges!!
One problem...approach the bike and try to open from the wrong side!
Like others have said, follow instructions, new drill bits and an extra set of hands!
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 165
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
You'll wonder how Harley could install those cheesy metal strap hinges that the bike came with.
Friend bought a new CVO with all the bells and whistles and it still had those cheezy hinges...LMAO when I saw it
Friend bought a new CVO with all the bells and whistles and it still had those cheezy hinges...LMAO when I saw it
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,932
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From: SOON TO BE A SAFE AMERICA
All the comments are so true! Looks better, more heavy duty hinge, etc, etc. Also, if you have a tourpak rack with a bag on top w/ the old cheesey hinges, you can really see the hinge flex. And your tourpak flex. They truly are a big improvement over the cheesey ones.
Ride Safe!
YB
Ride Safe!
YB
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,945
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From: Victoria, Australia
Well worth it-- probably one of the best add ons in the HD P&A book.
Just be careful when you drill under the lid gasket material and hold it away from the bit with a small/medium metal or plastic ruler. You don't want to damage the gasket when you drill.
Just be careful when you drill under the lid gasket material and hold it away from the bit with a small/medium metal or plastic ruler. You don't want to damage the gasket when you drill.
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,335
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From: Tidewater
Much sturdier and a cinch to do once you get past the fear of drilling into your thousand dollar Tour Pak!
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 599
Likes: 1
From: Little Rock, Arkansas
Best $50.00 I ever spent on an upgrade. Easy install, feels more sturdy and looks 10 times better than the POS stock hinges. I have done three sets so far, two for me and one for a bud. You won't regret it. This is one item that should come on any tour pak from the factory.