Tour Pack Quick Release I need your input..
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: along the Front Range in Colorado
...... having the ability to take it off is quite nice.
..... The difference in handling is minimal, though i find I miss the extra lights/turn signals and a place to put my helmet when it's off.
..... The difference in handling is minimal, though i find I miss the extra lights/turn signals and a place to put my helmet when it's off.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Just Outside Chicago
On trips with the O'lady the detach pack is great!! For around town i prefer the pack off and just the backrest on...Not a big fan of the box...The lights are nice but i added the BAL tail-light so i can be seen...
As far as taking it on and off, i have a 04 and as long as pack is empty its a breeze.Dont know about 09 up..
As far as taking it on and off, i have a 04 and as long as pack is empty its a breeze.Dont know about 09 up..
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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What all do you need to do the job? I know of the detachable hardware, hidden antenna in the fairing, solo seat and a rack to hold the tour pak when it is off the bike?
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Brooklyn Park
Bought my '08 Road Glide last summer, it already had the quick-detach on both the trunk and a passenger backrest from the previous owner. For most around-town riding, I leave the trunk off, but if I need to haul something I put it on. Only takes a couple minutes to swap, half of which is getting the antenna moved around properly.
I definitely notice the handling difference, especially when it's windy. It's really more the sail area, as opposed to the weight that seems to matter. I also really like the appearance with the trunk off, especially now that I picked up the BaggerShield windshield, so I leave it in the lower position for most of my around town riding when it's hot out.
I definitely notice the handling difference, especially when it's windy. It's really more the sail area, as opposed to the weight that seems to matter. I also really like the appearance with the trunk off, especially now that I picked up the BaggerShield windshield, so I leave it in the lower position for most of my around town riding when it's hot out.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: North Carolina
I have a 2011 Ultra Limited. I'm considering the Tour Pack Quick Release. HD says without the tour pack it handles easier. The cost of materials and labor is about $800 ish.... If you have this what are your experiences with it such as easy to take off and put back on, any regrets about the purchase? Is it worth the expense? Thanks.
If you like the look, add the QD. If you don't care, leave it as is.
I ordered one for my '11 SG last week. Got the following for a complete install:
Tour Pak backrest
Keyed lock
Detachable 2-Up Tour-PakŽ Rack
King Tour Pak
Docking Hardware kit 4 point
Luggage rack LED
Air Wing luggage rack
and all the nuts, washers, etc to complete the install
Paid $1453.54 for everything, which is cheaper than the online guys...
Tour Pak backrest
Keyed lock
Detachable 2-Up Tour-PakŽ Rack
King Tour Pak
Docking Hardware kit 4 point
Luggage rack LED
Air Wing luggage rack
and all the nuts, washers, etc to complete the install
Paid $1453.54 for everything, which is cheaper than the online guys...
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 80
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From: Wichita, Ks
Can't speak for everyone but the difference in the handling to me is huge I feel like I am back in my softail
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Yokohama
I love having the ability to install/remove the tour-pak depending on the ride plan. Can't beat the tour-pak for long distance touring but the bike does feel notably more flickable with it off and looks sportier as well so I prefer to remove it for solo day rides.
Even with three sets of tour-pak lights installed (side marker lights, interior light and an Air Wing brake light) two quick-connects and it's off. Having a tour-pak rack does make the tour-pak easier to remove/install.
Even with three sets of tour-pak lights installed (side marker lights, interior light and an Air Wing brake light) two quick-connects and it's off. Having a tour-pak rack does make the tour-pak easier to remove/install.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Chicagoland
The detach kit is the way to go. On or off in under 30 seconds. But I'm trying to understand - why does it cost so much for your bike? Mine all total, was like $300 from Chicago HD.