Tourpak premium hinges
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
There will be absolutely no issues when drilling out the rivets. Just do two things....use a brand new bit and bend the rubber gasket back enough so the side of your bit does not nick it as you drill the rivets. If it nicks it a little, no big deal. You don't have to push hard on the bit to cut through the soft rivets. So take your time.
I had my wife helping me when I was doing this. Oh yes, you can do it by yourself as many have, but you are taking a big risk when you do it by yourself. You can really screw up a lot of expensive parts if you lose control of that tour pak lid while installing these hinges.
It's all worth the effort. They look great and are a 1000% improvement over the pressed stock **** that they continue to install on $35K CVOs. Unbelievable.
I had my wife helping me when I was doing this. Oh yes, you can do it by yourself as many have, but you are taking a big risk when you do it by yourself. You can really screw up a lot of expensive parts if you lose control of that tour pak lid while installing these hinges.
It's all worth the effort. They look great and are a 1000% improvement over the pressed stock **** that they continue to install on $35K CVOs. Unbelievable.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 358
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From: Swansea,SC
Wen I out mine on what was a PITA was not the hinge side. The side with the lock is what go me. I had to take the lock apart because I wasn't smart enough to take a pic of it before I started. I had to have a buddy send me a pic of his. I also bought some stainless screws from Ace on the lock side. Don't worry about the hinge side. Just drill it and be done with it. I definitely did not take 6-8 hours and I had quite a few beers.
Supporter
Joined: May 2006
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From: Indianapolis
Can you imagine what a great motorcycle Harley Davidson Company would be if they listened to the CUSTOMERS they serve, instead of the pencil neck geeks who run their R&D and marketing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Northwest Mississippi
Another mod I did at the time was install a second retracting cable stay to the lid. All it took was drilling a second hole in the lid bracket beside the reel and mounting the second one reverse from the original. I used a longer bolt on the right side of the mount for the little padded curtain under the passenger backrest to attach the reel. Now I have two cables securing the lid, in case one breaks. Sorry no pix. But I will try to take some today and post in a separate thread.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: cd. Obregon, Sonora, mx
I found that using a dremel is a lot easier than drilling the rivets. I used a metal cutting bit instead of the cut-off wheels. Home Depot or Lowes should have what you need.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: N.W. Illinois Stephenson County
They mimick the look of the latches. Almost looks like them. Sorry no pic. Go to www.cyclepartsforless.com and search "Premium Tour Pak Hinges" you'll be able to see them AND order because they're so mch better
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Near Myrtle Beach, SC
Here are the hinges:
