Today I removed the tour pack form my 06 Ultra. I had a Street Glide last year and was going to add the TP, Lowers, R speakers etc... sold that bike and now I have an Ultra.

I really like the SG ride and look so I decided to turn the UC into a convertible.

My wife likes the TP and it will be great for touring but for around town and weekend rides it is a bit overkill. Just got back from a ride and what a diff. That TP does weigh a LOT. The whole dynamic of the bike has changed.

Wind is much diff. Lower COG. Looks better and I did not need the xtra storage. Almost like a diff. bike. Now I need to make the convertible aspect EZ. I will use the HD detachable mounts and install the QD wire system.

I have a question about the AM/ FM and CB connections. Which is which???
In the TP the left is grounded and the right is connected to some weird thing. The left has a spring base and the right is just a straight rod.

Please which is the CB and which is the AM/FM. I want to fab a mount for the radio ant., I can do without the CB, don't know how to use it anyway, never had one.

Also I want a Nice profile seat instead of the big *** touring sofa, but I do like the back rest. What are my options? I like the look of the Badlander but I would like the ability to still use the backrest, any recommendations, pics?

This may be my last big bike and I want the best of both worlds, the light cool look of the SG and the ability to dress it up and pack for my last big ride.

I am just not sure if the HD detachable kit is worth it, it only took an hour to take it off and that was my first time, but the wife likes to ride and If I can just clip it on for a day and clip it off when we get back that might be cool.

Sorry for being long winded, so What seat will look good and what do I do about the Radio? I have heard about an Ant. that fits behind the fairing, is that a PITA. I may go with short apes and be there anyway.

Thanks for any advise you may have and pics will really help. I have used search but sometimes a personal conversation is much better. Thank you.

 

I installed the detach kit on my Ultra. I love the look and feel of the bike without it. On my 09 the left side antenna is the radio. The detach kit comes with all of the mounts and adapters you will need to remount the antenna.

The outer fairing is easy to remove if you want to install the internal antenna. Only four screws holding it on. I highly recommend spending the $60 for a service manual. It is nice to have the step by step instructions handy.

 

I also have the quick detach for the TP and I now have a fairing mount hidden antenna for my CB radio. Works "OK" for me.

 

Me too!!! I love my Ultra Street Glide... makes me feel 26 again LOL

Your antenna should be labeled which is which... might have to turn them to see though.

Get the HD internna AM/FM/WB antenna... works like a champ, sometimes too good if that is possible. I think it took me all of 30 mins to install...

Also grab the J&M internal CB antenna if you want to use it. I have not installed it yet, but I did put HD shorty antenna on the TP just for looks now.

 

I think that a Classic or Ultra stripped down is more sexy than a Street Glide myself. On my bike being older, I built my own detachable set up on the tourpack because I didn't want those goofy hoops hanging out over the back.
Truly a convertable, you are correct!

 

The only question I can address for you is the seat. I have a Road King that I keep solo unless momma is with me. Love the Mustang wide touring seat with backrest and fender bib. I'm crazy about the looks of my bike in solo mode.

 

I made the Tour Pak on my 02 Ultra detachable using all HD parts. I had to pull parts from the newer kits and found antenna mounts that the Street/Road Glides. If you review my profile I posted a bunch a pics for someone else to give an idea what I did. Makes taking the Tour Pak off real easy and still allows me to keep the full use of the CB when the Tour Pak is on.

Send me a PM if needed and I will see if I can find all the info. Not sure if I still have it.

Neil
RDMC

 

On my convertible I am running a stock road glide seat, with the detachable hardware. I cut off my hoop and and filled the holes with spikes, changed my signal bar, added the filler panejs between the fender and the bags, and got rid of the saddlebag cages.

If you are going to be removing and replacing the TP often, the quick detach kit is well worth it, takes me a minuet to put it on or off. (now I have a classic, so no wires and I have a hidden antenna in the fairing) The road glide seat is very comfy.

Here are a couple of pics:

 

My brother had the Badlander seat for 20 minutes. Took a 20% restocking fee and then ordered the C&C solo that I had recommended. I run with the solo TP off, then the 10" pillion with a quick detach sissy for her for around town, and then just got C&C's new 13" pillion for when the TP goes on. Awesome set up with 3 seats in 1.

 

Love that blue steelerdude.