Chopped tour pak lid cracked with aftermarket backrest

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04-27-2014, 02:13 PM

Bdhouse61

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Originally Posted by prostar

If it is the corbin backrest with armrest the armrest sticks out further than stock. A passenger will get on the bike and put pressure on the armrest. Because it sticks out further there is more leverage on the mounting hardware. This can cause a crack. I don't know if this is what happened to you but it can happen.

its not prostar.....did you see the picture

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04-27-2014, 07:14 PM

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its not prostar.....did you see the picture

sorry no I didn't but now I have

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04-27-2014, 08:31 PM

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not a chance.....why would I put a Matzu on my HD tour pak?

Just a suggestion (like you asked), and because there a lot cheaper than OEM and are practically the same thing. Mines going on 4 years with no cracks!

I guess another suggestion if the dealer will not fix yours would be to find a good used OEM top and have it painted?

If the dealer doesn't fix yours are you planning on buying another OEM top and using that, wonder how long that one will last? Must be some way to reinforce were your cracks developing.

Here's my Matzu King tour after 4 yrs, This is loaded down riding two up on a 6800 mile camping road trip. No issues.

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04-27-2014, 10:01 PM

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geez deuce, how'd you keep the front wheel on the ground with all that? and a bsr too?

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04-27-2014, 10:57 PM

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The bag on top had hiking camping gear, weighed less than 25lbs before I added our leather jackets. Getting ready to use it again for Laconia bike week and Nats!

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