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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 12:59 PM
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So snow is on the way, finished installing my bars 2 weeks ago and the guitar I am building has to sit for a while for the finish to cure so what to do...

Why not pull off the Tour Pack, sounds like a great idea. It looks like a totally different bike. I do like it. Now of course I will have to do something about the couch cushion and what I am going to do with my plate (wire tied it for temporary).

Oh and I think my ambient temp gauge is broken, Took it for a test ride after I pulled the pack and the gauge did get up to 30...anyone else have problems with this???Hahahahahahah!!!!!


 

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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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On my sglide the temp gauge was never really correct.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Looks good.

Now you just have to get the 4 Point Docking Hardware, and Quick Disconnect Kit for your Tour Pak

My Gauge says 30 when it's actually THIRTY Degrees out !!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Thanks. I was thinking about the quick kit, but it only took me about 15-20 minutes to get it taken off. I will not be putting it on and off often. I plan to leave it off for most of the season. I have a really nice sissy bar pack that I will use when we take multi day trips. My wife brings so much stuff it would never fit in the TP anyway...

This is the pack on my old RKC, this pack is really nice and sturdy.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 01:21 PM
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is it you doing the BS tele ?--- don't forget the preamp switch in the pickguard!


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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Doesnt the tourpack have a luggage rack on top of it?
The bars look good. How tall are they?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
is it you doing the BS tele ?--- don't forget the preamp switch in the pickguard!


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Yes mike it is me. Thanks
I am finally on the right track now after a few failed attemps. But then again that is a good portion of the fun. Just like turning the bike into what you want to be...

Thanks
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 09FLHT
Doesnt the tourpack have a luggage rack on top of it?
The bars look good. How tall are they?
Thanks
No I do not have the luggage rack on the TP and really do not want one, too much IMO.

The bars are LA Choppers Prime Apes, they are 13's.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jjpish
Yes mike it is me.
if you are using Barden's the recent version is reverse polarity from the old "Barden Era" Bardens.

there was a change in ownership about 2008


you can test polarity with a voltmeter and screwdriver

me at work a couple of years ago ( 2nd left):

http://mixonline.com/photogallery/br...-TECHS.web.jpg

I'm missing this one due to back surgery



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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Hey MK cool picture. Well I finished up my project today got it all back together. I am quite happy with how it came out after a few failed attemps at getting what I was going for I think I nailed it about as best as I could. Thanks for the tips on the Bardens. I ended up putting the Vintage Noisless back in for now. I am leaning towards some BareKnuckles so I figured until I make up my mind no need in spending any more $$$. I will be posting up pics tomorrow night on the Telecater Forum.
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