taking off tourpak
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Mid West
Had a detachable on my '03 RK, about the only time off was to wash the bike, now have the '12 RGU, seems to catch a lot of wind solo but I still use the storage area when I get to work or short rides for helmets, gloves, etc. so it will stay a permanent mount.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: East Tennessee
I had the same question a few weeks ago and somebody sent me this link which is a fantastic write up. I hope it helps yall as much as it did me.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...etachable.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...etachable.html
HDF Community Team
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Georgia
I had the same question a few weeks ago and somebody sent me this link which is a fantastic write up. I hope it helps yall as much as it did me.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...etachable.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...etachable.html
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
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From: Victoria, Australia
Originally Posted by mmcbeat 
Just curious - how much does the tourpak assembly weigh? After taking if off, do you notice a difference in the way your bike handles? Seems like you might since the weight is high on the scooter.
Oh Yeah-- big difference. Much more lively wthout the TP. (easier to pick up when tipped over as well! 
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Just curious - how much does the tourpak assembly weigh? After taking if off, do you notice a difference in the way your bike handles? Seems like you might since the weight is high on the scooter.
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Road Warrior
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From: Victoria, Australia
I might be a little late to this party, but I put the detachable kit on my 09 black ultra and love it. It's like a totally different riding bike. having said that, I put the tourpac back on. Reason? I do a lot of long trips or over nighters and I find it easier to just keep the tourpak on for the extra stuff.
Also, wen figuring in cost, add the cost of a new, low profile seat. My 09 stock seat looked sort of frumpy without the tourpak, imo. You can do it all yourself too. pretty straight forward.
past performance cannot predict future results. your results may vary.
Also, wen figuring in cost, add the cost of a new, low profile seat. My 09 stock seat looked sort of frumpy without the tourpak, imo. You can do it all yourself too. pretty straight forward.
past performance cannot predict future results. your results may vary.
This is based on more than 3 days away I'm probably going 'further afield' where dealers are few and much further apart so need space for more tools, cleaning stuff, varying sets of clothing for differing climates etc.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: East Alton, IL
That said, in the three years since I did it, I have removed the pak twice. The bike looks, rides, and handles better without the tour-pak but I sure miss it when it's off.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 331
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From: New Brunswick
I used the Fat Bagger Inc. on my 09 Ultra kit which is about $250 Plus Kuryakyn tail lights and a hidden antenna in the fairing. I coiled the wires behind the right side cover. I also use a Street Glide seat when the Tour pack is off.
I did buy the connectors for the wiring but never install them, as I only used the tour pak for traveling or when the old lady goes for a ride. I never miss the back speakers or the tour pack lights.
The FBI kit is very clean doesn't shows when the tour pack is off. When I bought my 2013 Electra Glide classic I just put the 09 back to original and use the kit on it.
I did buy the connectors for the wiring but never install them, as I only used the tour pak for traveling or when the old lady goes for a ride. I never miss the back speakers or the tour pack lights.
The FBI kit is very clean doesn't shows when the tour pack is off. When I bought my 2013 Electra Glide classic I just put the 09 back to original and use the kit on it.
Last edited by 03 Fatboy; Dec 10, 2012 at 01:18 PM.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Shaconage
I used the Fat Bagger Inc. on my 09 Ultra kit which is about $250 Plus Kuryakyn tail lights and a hidden antenna in the fairing. I coiled the wires behind the right side cover. I also use a Street Glide seat when the Tour pack is off.
I did buy the connectors for the wiring but never install them, as I only used the tour pak for traveling or when the old lady goes for a ride. I never miss the back speakers or the tour pack lights.
The FBI kit is very clean doesn't shows when the tour pack is off. When I bought my 2013 Electra Glide classic I just put the 09 back to original and use the kit on it.
I did buy the connectors for the wiring but never install them, as I only used the tour pak for traveling or when the old lady goes for a ride. I never miss the back speakers or the tour pack lights.
The FBI kit is very clean doesn't shows when the tour pack is off. When I bought my 2013 Electra Glide classic I just put the 09 back to original and use the kit on it.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 416
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From: Dubuque, IA USA
Well, the connectors and the crimping tool came in. Finsihed up the disconnect for the tour-pak lighting and the speakers. The red connectors are new (still need to clean it up a bit). I used three 6-pin connectors, one for each of the speaker housings, and one for the tour-pak. My tour-pak has 5 wires, 2 of them are for the aux 12V power port in the trunk and 3 wires for lights.
