Mounting a new tour pack
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From: Austin Tx
Mounting a new tour pack
My wife was good to me this christmas and gave me a new chopped Tour Pac for my 07 street glide.
I'm using the removable rack to mount the Tour Pac. I've noticed while mounting it, the front bolt holes do not mount flat between the round bar and the tour Pac.
Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do?
I was thinking I could use a washer to "fix" the problem but am surprised that I have to do this.
I'm using the removable rack to mount the Tour Pac. I've noticed while mounting it, the front bolt holes do not mount flat between the round bar and the tour Pac.
Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do?
I was thinking I could use a washer to "fix" the problem but am surprised that I have to do this.
Last edited by sortasuave; Dec 30, 2012 at 06:14 PM.
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Tour pack spacer...
I just so happened to have one of these on my desk...This spacer should go between pack and rail and you should have 4.I dont think you use one in the back (5th) mount and i just use a Stainless washer. Different year packs have different bottoms.If thats a new pack it could be setup for the newer style mount but will still work with yours.I have never bought a new bottom and dont know if they come with the steel plate reinforcement but make sure you have one as thats VERY important!!!! Please P.M. me if you need more assistance.Hope this helps...
Regards.. Tim.
Regards.. Tim.
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I just so happened to have one of these on my desk...This spacer should go between pack and rail and you should have 4.I dont think you use one in the back (5th) mount and i just use a Stainless washer. Different year packs have different bottoms.If thats a new pack it could be setup for the newer style mount but will still work with yours.I have never bought a new bottom and dont know if they come with the steel plate reinforcement but make sure you have one as thats VERY important!!!! Please P.M. me if you need more assistance.Hope this helps...
Regards.. Tim.
Regards.. Tim.
Even in the scenario you describe, it appears as if there would be a gap in the spot in the front mounting point (the spot which I'm trying to show in the picture.) or did you put that half round piece on the front mounts?
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Does'nt HD sell the proper spacer?
If not,something like in the pic Tim posted would be the correct spacer to use.The surfaces need to clamp flat so there is no stress on the plastic.
If not,something like in the pic Tim posted would be the correct spacer to use.The surfaces need to clamp flat so there is no stress on the plastic.
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OP, did you tighten down that 5th bolt all the way at the rear of the tour pak first? I would try that and see if it brings that mount rail right up to the pak, then tighten down the 4 other bolts.
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I have used these spacers when the pack doesnt fit flush or even with rail.Different packs have different bottoms...OP doesnt say if its a brand new HD pack, (new) older HD pack or (new) aftermarket.As long as the pack isnt twisted in anyway when tightened and fits tight it should be fine.I just helped a buddy mount his older Chopped and it fit flat to bar (no gaps) with no issues.But i have mounted older packs that needed to be lifted a bit with spacers to fit correct.As long as there is a steel plate inside pack it should be fine.
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That photo may be the correct way to assemble the pack as you say, but sure does'nt look like a good way to clamp the irregular surfaces assuming the mounting area of the pac is flat.
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From: Austin Tx
Thought I'd close the loop on this one. Ran by the steelership today and was told to gently tighten the bolts in a star pattern. When I did is, the pack settled down onto the bar. I still don't think I should have to do this, but it does appear to have worked. Only time will tell!
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here's the illustrations from the instructions:
on the bottom of the tourpak, there should be 'channels' for the tube assembly to ride in so that when you tighten the nuts/bolts, it should rest flat. the halfround spacers clearly go underneath the tubular bar so they sit flat on the plate.
on the bottom of the tourpak, there should be 'channels' for the tube assembly to ride in so that when you tighten the nuts/bolts, it should rest flat. the halfround spacers clearly go underneath the tubular bar so they sit flat on the plate.
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