Why Do You Take The Tourpak Off?
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: The sticks in SC
I just like being able to go both ways myself. 
I have a small mothers rack on the fender when I run solo so I can still bring that gotta have item I've found home! LOL!
My Road Glide handles a lot better with it off, more so when the wind is up.
I have a small mothers rack on the fender when I run solo so I can still bring that gotta have item I've found home! LOL! My Road Glide handles a lot better with it off, more so when the wind is up.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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TMI lol.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Biloxi, MS
"Why do I take the tour-pak off?" I was asking myself that very same question...
When I first added mine, it started as a detachable setup... however, I always use it, and was worried about it being easily removed / stolen, so I converted it to the permanent mount setup... for me, it's the best option, as I am never going to take it off.
When I first added mine, it started as a detachable setup... however, I always use it, and was worried about it being easily removed / stolen, so I converted it to the permanent mount setup... for me, it's the best option, as I am never going to take it off.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: North Carolina
It's all about you, if you don't want to take it off don't waste the money and keep it on.
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 83
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From: Buffalo NY area
Mine never comes off. Guess that's why I got the Ultra. I use it almost every time I ride. I could care less on how cool the bike looks to someone else without the tourpack. Strictly function for me.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,317
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From: Idaho
I ride solo 100% of the time, so going to move the rear speakers to the lowers, then pull the tour pak off because after a year of having it on I AM SO @#$%$#%ing tired or kicking the damn thing every time I get on & off the bike.
I find that having the correctly fitting saddle bag luggage makes it easier to use the saddle bags with every day runs. Mostly just work stuff.
At one time I pulled the tour pak off but did not have the saddlebag luggage at the time so I hated digging about in my saddlebags. Now that I have those I barely use my tour pak.
So yup its coming off & headed to storage. If you ride solo may want to look into the solo mounts for the tour pak.
I find that having the correctly fitting saddle bag luggage makes it easier to use the saddle bags with every day runs. Mostly just work stuff.
At one time I pulled the tour pak off but did not have the saddlebag luggage at the time so I hated digging about in my saddlebags. Now that I have those I barely use my tour pak.
So yup its coming off & headed to storage. If you ride solo may want to look into the solo mounts for the tour pak.
Intermediate
Joined: May 2009
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From: pelham, nh
Ditto. What he said.