Topic: Chopped tour-pack solo set up (Read 10046 times)

bigC · « **on:** March 27, 2015, 09:06:51 PM »

Trying to see if anyone has put the chopped tour-pack solo set up on a SESG. If so do you have any pictures that you can post? I have seen pictures of the King tour pack on a solo set up. Would like to see the difference to help me decide what I might want.

CVOSGJoe · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2015, 07:47:30 AM »

I will have to check, I am sure to have pictures of mine... possibly post some later tonight.

skratch · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2015, 12:12:33 PM »

will a pic from a roadglide custom help?

mrambo4 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2015, 01:20:53 PM »

I just went with the king because of room, those long trips you never know what you might pick up.

Bloomer · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2015, 03:07:35 PM »

My chopped tour pack set up for solo riding. I have the mount for two up also.

DOWNTOWN DON · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2015, 04:48:21 PM »

Bloomer
Do you have the breakdown on prices for your set up? I want to add the same to my bike but in starfire black/gold dust. Up here the dealer wants $2300. for just the box. No mount, rack, or spoiler. Might have to go for a ride over the border.

bigC · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2015, 08:01:37 PM »

Bloomer, I think I do like the looks of the chopped pack that you have. Any regrets not getting the king pack? Also is the backrest usable for the driver?

mrambo4, I also understand your thoughts on the king for space.

Now I just have to decide what will work best for me. Are there any other pros or cons about either size pack, once you got it on your bike? How long did it take once you order your tour pack? skratch thanks for your photo also.

Clay

mrambo4 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2015, 08:15:26 PM »

I can tell you the king is heavy and it is hard to man handle. I will have it on for a trip and then off for everyday rides, probably will not do the ons and offs as much as I thought I would. If it wasn't for the room I probably would of bought the smaller one. Just my 2 cents.

JCZ · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2015, 11:36:03 PM »

I had the king on mine and Terrie's Street Glides....solo position and two up position. Never had any problems taking them on and off (just take all the crap out of them first). But I mounted the tour pack racks high up on the garage wall so they wouldn't accidentally be damaged hanging lower.....so it was a bit of a challenge to throw them up over my head to put them on the wall mount and then hit the mounting pins on either side, dead center.

Bloomer · « **Reply #9 on:** March 29, 2015, 11:56:50 PM »

Sorry I66Don66 im not able to give you price break down. I ordered it from Appalachian HD Mechanicsburg PA and it came in a week later. I'm glad I went with the smaller pack for the SG sleek elongated look while in 2 up. During solo trips the added support from backrest is a nice way to relax and enjoy the ride.

VANAMAL · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2015, 01:06:08 AM »

CVOSGJoe · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2015, 12:17:13 PM »

OHFLHXSE, sorry I was unable to post picture do to size as Mac won't resize it to acceptable size.
As for back support for rider, I found I was unable to lean back as far as needed with unit adjusted all the way forward. I had to install a spacer plate with new mounting holes to allow it slide forward more. Dealer even thought it was an od setup for a solo yet non functional backrest.
Bloomer, are you comfortably leaning back or?

Bloomer · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2015, 06:24:47 PM »

I'm a big guy with long arms and can lean back with crude control on. My fingers can't wrap around the hand grips fully but enough to securely control bike. Was going to bring this up in my earlier post but, thought the handle bars could be adjusted or replaced for physical comfort per rider.

mrambo4 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2015, 12:14:50 AM »

I am the same way on mine, I can lean back and hold the grips, but not wrap them, was hoping when I go do my checkup I can get them to adjust the bars back a few inches and that will make a world of difference.

CVOSGjoe Can you post some pics of your bracket adjustment??

CVOSGJoe · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2015, 05:31:32 PM »

If you want to get real comfortable on this bike, look into Khrome Werks +2 bagger bars, I installed these and made a world of difference. Certainly feels much better than stock bars and much more in control of bike. These should be stock. No wire extensions needed.

http://www.khromewerks.com/SWEEPER-BAR-NARROW-2-INCH-STRETCH-2008-up-FLHT-FLHX-w-ETC-1029-1276.html

bigC · « **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2015, 08:05:12 AM »

Well I ended up ordering the chopped tour-pack. After much thought and looking at pictures. I just like the look of the chopped better. Thanks to all who posted your pictures. Now the waiting begins.

mrambo4 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2015, 12:46:57 PM »

It shouldn't take too long, I think mine was actually in after 3 weeks.

bigC · « **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2015, 01:21:56 PM »

How long ago was it that you ordered yours?

skratch · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2015, 01:46:01 PM »

mine took about 6 weeks the first time, but the dealer returned it because when it came in, the lid did not have a clear coat on it

so it took an additional 4 weeks after that.

so the big takeaway here is it could be quick, or it could take a long time. but definitely inspect it before accepting it. if you ordered it online, hopefully the vendor will look at it before he just forwards it to you. ordered mine from jon.horton@hornytoadhd.com and saved a couple hundred bucks.

mrambo4 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2015, 11:30:43 PM »

I agree check it out 100%.

EAGLE1 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 06, 2015, 06:12:22 PM »

Quote from: OHFLHXSE on April 04, 2015, 08:05:12 AM

Well I ended up ordering the chopped tour-pack. After much thought and looking at pictures. I just like the look of the chopped better. Thanks to all who posted your pictures. Now the waiting begins.

well I hope your happy after you get it, I know at least 2 guys that were not happy with the backrest on the chopped

bigC · « **Reply #21 on:** April 06, 2015, 06:21:27 PM »

What didn't they like about the backrest? I don't plan on leaving the pack on most of the time. Just getting it for overnight trips.

skratch · « **Reply #22 on:** April 06, 2015, 07:27:20 PM »

Quote from: EAGLE1 on April 06, 2015, 06:12:22 PM

well I hope your happy after you get it, I know at least 2 guys that were not happy with the backrest on the chopped

well, now you know at least one who is happy with it. i think it's fine. i have no problems with it. i personally wouldn't want to ride with the big monster backrest of the king in the solo position.

EAGLE1 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 06, 2015, 08:04:04 PM »

Quote from: OHFLHXSE on April 06, 2015, 06:21:27 PM

What didn't they like about the backrest? I don't plan on leaving the pack on most of the time. Just getting it for overnight trips.

the complaints came from their better half, you know she's the one who's got her back against it, said it didn't provide a lot of support compared to the king, If your just riding solo it's no big deal

bigC · « **Reply #24 on:** April 06, 2015, 08:28:39 PM »

I will only have it set up in the solo position, my better half doesn't ride.

mrambo4 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 07, 2015, 01:04:08 AM »

I have to agree, I like the smaller backrest on the chopped, but like i said bought it for the packing ability for long trips. Will tell you how I like it after we get back from our ride in the smoky mountains in a couple months.

bigC · « **Reply #26 on:** April 08, 2015, 07:58:19 PM »

Stopped by the dealership today to pick up my bike. They had replaced the saddlebag lids and speakers. Lids were damaged when they got the bike, and fully cover by warranty. Jokingly asked if my tour pack had come in that I had just ordered 6 days ago. The guy who sold it to me just laughed at me. I was told it could take several months to get a custom painted CVO part. Well one of the guys in parts said he thought one had come in today. He looked up my order and sure enough, it was there. The only thing that didn't come in yet was the lock keyed to my bike. It should be in any day, at that time I will pick it all up at once. Only 6 days for a CVO painted part. That has to be a record. I was told they had a black tour pack back ordered for 5 months.

bigC · « **Reply #27 on:** April 19, 2015, 05:38:56 PM »

Got the tour pack on the bike and pictures taken. I went with the Chopped tour pack and the detachable solo set up. My thoughts were to only use for overnight trips. Now that it's on the bike. I think it looks pretty good, I may end up leaving it on most of the time.

bigC · « **Reply #28 on:** April 19, 2015, 05:40:45 PM »

Another view.

Sierramadre · « **Reply #29 on:** April 19, 2015, 09:39:06 PM »

That's a good look. Very distinctive. I like it a lot.

Cross threaded · « **Reply #30 on:** April 23, 2015, 11:14:42 AM »

Quote from: OHFLHXSE on April 19, 2015, 05:40:45 PM

Another view.

OHFLHXSE,

I really like the look and can't wait to get my chopped tour pack set-up.

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