Comments on: Harley Davidson King Tour Pak / Premium Luggage Rack / Lock Kit for Tour Pak / Detachable Tour Pak Bracket / Pillow Passenger Backrest Pad for Tour Pak, and more; Installation and Review! http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/ Biker and Motorcycle Legal Issues, Safety Tips, Links to Motorcycle and legal sites, Motorcycle Ride Reports and General Personal Injury! For a Free Consultation on Your Motorcycle Accident Case, Call 800-816-1529 x. 1 Thu, 10 May 2012 04:17:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: johnny http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-35202 johnny Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:03:16 +0000 #comment-35202 i removed my taillight/brake light and ran a red and black , use a current indicator to find the constant for red, spice and tape (electical) yeah its low end jimmy rigging , but hey it worked for me and now when my bikes on, all running lights are on including tour-pak.......hope this helped i removed my taillight/brake light and ran a red and black , use a current indicator to find the constant for red, spice and tape (electical) yeah its low end jimmy rigging , but hey it worked for me and now when my bikes on, all running lights are on including tour-pak…….hope this helped

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-12954 Norman Gregory Fernandez Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:26:21 +0000 #comment-12954 It is part that goes under the pak that bolts to the actual pak. It also bolts to the detachable tour pak. Norm It is part that goes under the pak that bolts to the actual pak. It also bolts to the detachable tour pak.

Norm

]]> By: Jimmy the Kid http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-12948 Jimmy the Kid Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:30:13 +0000 #comment-12948 Great review, I am currently working on a similar addition to my 2010 FLHX. So far I have purchased a King Pak, Backrest, Mounting bracket, and mounting platform from ebay spent under $400 bucks. The King pak I bought is an older fiberglass model still in great shape but had to have it painted at a local shop, that cost me $300 but it is a perfect match. I noted in your pictures you posted, that aside from the detachable platfrom there appears to be another part between the platform and the pak (it seems to be like a round tube) but I could not enlarge the pic to take a closer look can you advise what that is? Nontheless, My project is about complete coming in under $900 bucks and its a great addition. Great review,
I am currently working on a similar addition to my 2010 FLHX. So far I have purchased a King Pak, Backrest, Mounting bracket, and mounting platform from ebay spent under $400 bucks. The King pak I bought is an older fiberglass model still in great shape but had to have it painted at a local shop, that cost me $300 but it is a perfect match. I noted in your pictures you posted, that aside from the detachable platfrom there appears to be another part between the platform and the pak (it seems to be like a round tube) but I could not enlarge the pic to take a closer look can you advise what that is?

Nontheless, My project is about complete coming in under $900 bucks and its a great addition.

]]> By: Jesse Siglow http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-2714 Jesse Siglow Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:29:53 +0000 #comment-2714 I have been fighting the tour pack on my 2003 FLHT since installing it in 2003. The vibration from the bike continually vibrates the latches off; the vibration has cracked the lid at the front hinge; and now one at a time the upper latches have vibrated off breaking the plastic off. The tour pack latch system is pot metal, and the plastic box and lid cannot withstand the vibration my bike puts out. Other tour packs are even a lesser quality. I am going to build one from Texallium so I can color key it. Quality is NOT part of Harley's tour packs from the 2003 era. I have been fighting the tour pack on my 2003 FLHT since installing it in 2003.
The vibration from the bike continually vibrates the latches off; the vibration has cracked the lid at the front hinge; and now one at a time the upper latches have vibrated off breaking the plastic off.
The tour pack latch system is pot metal, and the plastic box and lid cannot withstand the vibration my bike puts out. Other tour packs are even a lesser quality. I am going to build one from Texallium so I can color key it. Quality is NOT part of Harley’s tour packs from the 2003 era.

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-2678 Norman Gregory Fernandez Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:56:47 +0000 #comment-2678 Yolanda you failed to state if you have a fairing on your Road King, or if the saddlebag speakers were your primary speakers. I am not sure if they make speakers for the chopped tour pak. You may want to talk to Biketronics at www.biketronics.com to see if they have something that could be adapted.<br /> <br /> If you do have a fairing with speakers, you may want to try an amplifier.<br /> <br /> Norm Yolanda you failed to state if you have a fairing on your Road King, or if the saddlebag speakers were your primary speakers. I am not sure if they make speakers for the chopped tour pak. You may want to talk to Biketronics at http://www.biketronics.com to see if they have something that could be adapted.

If you do have a fairing with speakers, you may want to try an amplifier.

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-2584 Norman Gregory Fernandez Tue, 25 May 2010 14:33:56 +0000 #comment-2584 If you are removing a removable tour pak there is no bracket, just docking points. If you are removing the Tour Pak from the permanent mount you are S.O.L. The only option of to go with a removable setup.<br /> <br /> Norm If you are removing a removable tour pak there is no bracket, just docking points. If you are removing the Tour Pak from the permanent mount you are S.O.L. The only option of to go with a removable setup.

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-2034 Norman Gregory Fernandez Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:03:33 +0000 #comment-2034 Good to see you on here Jeremy. Yes, I am using the 4.25 inch tour pak relocation kit from Harley comforts. You can read an entire article on the options for tour pak relocation kits here:<br /> <br /> http://bikerlawblog.com/index.php/wind/2008/06/06/two_great_after_market_products_for_the_<br /> <br /> Make sure you cut and past the entire URL into your browser. You an also search for Tour Pak on the main screen to find it.<br /> <br /> Norm Good to see you on here Jeremy. Yes, I am using the 4.25 inch tour pak relocation kit from Harley comforts. You can read an entire article on the options for tour pak relocation kits here:

http://bikerlawblog.com/index.php/wind/2008/06/06/two_great_after_market_products_for_the_

Make sure you cut and past the entire URL into your browser. You an also search for Tour Pak on the main screen to find it.

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-1966 Norman Gregory Fernandez Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:37:02 +0000 #comment-1966 I think the lock is mandatory if you are going to use a detachable tour pak. If you don't have the lock setup someone can just come and steal your thousand dollar plus setup.<br /> <br /> The lock does its job. It is real tight getting the special key in to unlock it but it does unlock. I suppose Harley Davidson could have designed it better, but the way it is does make it harder for crooks to get to as well.<br /> <br /> Norm I think the lock is mandatory if you are going to use a detachable tour pak. If you don’t have the lock setup someone can just come and steal your thousand dollar plus setup.

The lock does its job. It is real tight getting the special key in to unlock it but it does unlock. I suppose Harley Davidson could have designed it better, but the way it is does make it harder for crooks to get to as well.

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-1883 Norman Gregory Fernandez Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:30:45 +0000 #comment-1883 It has been a while, but I believe they are. Your best bet is to call a Harley dealership and confirm the parts list before you order.<br /> <br /> Norm It has been a while, but I believe they are. Your best bet is to call a Harley dealership and confirm the parts list before you order.

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-1698 Norman Gregory Fernandez Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:13:58 +0000 #comment-1698 Sounds like you did good with your eBay purchases. I have also heard eBay can be good for these types of purchases. I looked as well. I did not find what I wanted at the time, and did not really want to go through the hassle of repairing parts. However, I am sure that people who want to go this route can save tons of money.<br /> <br /> Norm Sounds like you did good with your eBay purchases. I have also heard eBay can be good for these types of purchases. I looked as well. I did not find what I wanted at the time, and did not really want to go through the hassle of repairing parts. However, I am sure that people who want to go this route can save tons of money.

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-1603 Norman Gregory Fernandez Sat, 02 May 2009 10:57:37 +0000 #comment-1603 Mark I am a biker lawyer, not a parts dealer. You may want to contact Harley Davidson or some other vendor.<br /> <br /> Norm Mark I am a biker lawyer, not a parts dealer. You may want to contact Harley Davidson or some other vendor.

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-1538 Norman Gregory Fernandez Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:04:01 +0000 #comment-1538 Hey Tom I was in the Air Force once upon a time!<br /> <br /> You got lucky not having to drill the holes for the passenger backrest. Looking back on it now, it was kind of a bitch.<br /> <br /> With respect to a radio, I bought the Harley Davidson Advanced Sound System for mine, as the first upgrade I did to the bike.<br /> <br /> If I had to do the stereo all over, there is no doubt that I would go with a Biketronics solution. Their URL is http://www.biketronics.com/touring.html#RRPackages<br /> <br /> You get to use all of the stock Harley Davidson controls, yet you get an Advanced Sound System that has many more features than the Harley Davidson system for a lot less money.<br /> <br /> Let us know what you do!<br /> <br /> Norm Hey Tom I was in the Air Force once upon a time!

You got lucky not having to drill the holes for the passenger backrest. Looking back on it now, it was kind of a bitch.

With respect to a radio, I bought the Harley Davidson Advanced Sound System for mine, as the first upgrade I did to the bike.

If I had to do the stereo all over, there is no doubt that I would go with a Biketronics solution. Their URL is http://www.biketronics.com/touring.html#RRPackages

You get to use all of the stock Harley Davidson controls, yet you get an Advanced Sound System that has many more features than the Harley Davidson system for a lot less money.

Let us know what you do!

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-1454 Norman Gregory Fernandez Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:13:26 +0000 #comment-1454 Mike I used my Harley Davidson Shop Manual to figure the lock setup out. It is not just something that you can figure out, trust me. You can and should buy a shop manual for your motorcycle. It is just a good thing to have. I would like to post a copy of the instructions and/or diagrams for the lock, but that would be a copyright violation on my part since the book is copyrighted. <br /> <br /> Congratulations on getting a great deal on your tour pak,<br /> <br /> Norm Mike I used my Harley Davidson Shop Manual to figure the lock setup out. It is not just something that you can figure out, trust me. You can and should buy a shop manual for your motorcycle. It is just a good thing to have. I would like to post a copy of the instructions and/or diagrams for the lock, but that would be a copyright violation on my part since the book is copyrighted.

Congratulations on getting a great deal on your tour pak,

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-1442 Norman Gregory Fernandez Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:40:32 +0000 #comment-1442 Jim I bought mine new from Harley Davidson. You may want to look on Ebay and save your search so you can keep checking back. I hear that a lot of guys get good deals on used Tour Paks on Ebay.<br /> <br /> I have also heard of guys repairing cracked tour paks by using fiberglass and resin. You can buy the stuff online at auto body repair sites.<br /> <br /> You may find an auto-body repair guy or shop that can fix the crack for much less than buying a used tour pak.<br /> <br /> There are options.<br /> <br /> Take care,<br /> <br /> Norm Jim I bought mine new from Harley Davidson. You may want to look on Ebay and save your search so you can keep checking back. I hear that a lot of guys get good deals on used Tour Paks on Ebay.

I have also heard of guys repairing cracked tour paks by using fiberglass and resin. You can buy the stuff online at auto body repair sites.

You may find an auto-body repair guy or shop that can fix the crack for much less than buying a used tour pak.

There are options.

Take care,

Norm

]]> By: Norman Gregory Fernandez http://bikerlawblog.com/2007/11/26/harley-davidson-king-tour-pak-premium-lu/comment-page-1/#comment-1054 Norman Gregory Fernandez Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:22:49 +0000 #comment-1054 Yes I think it is the same guy. Good luck!<br /> <br /> Norm Yes I think it is the same guy. Good luck!

Norm

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