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Title: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on February 01, 2013, 11:02:03 AM
Hi guys, I am new at this since I just bought my first ever Harley Davidson. It is a 2007 Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide. I am now looking at placing a quick release kit for my Tour Pack. I have read different stuff about similar cases but not really answering my questions. So here they are:
 - I have heard about lots of ratteling noises after the quick release kit for the tour pack was installed, is it true or it's just not installed correctly?
 - Where is the best place to relocate my amp??? Inside the front fairing, inside one of my saddlebags or is there a better place???

Thanks in advance!
Proud to be one of the HD guys!!!!
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: timo482 on February 01, 2013, 01:57:30 PM
its going to really difficult to move the amp. on that year the wiring went from the head unit to the speakers - and then from the speakers to the amp and back. so there is a 4 wire cable going from the amp up thru the bike to the head end. none of the wire will reach and will have to be custom reworked to where ever you put the amp. if you put it in the bag nothing much can go in there because the amp has to have ventilation so it wont overheat.

anything can be done with the application of lots of cash.

most will suggest to install all new replacement aftermarket parts in the front end at the head unit, then the rear speakers when unplugged wont have side issues. [dont let the wires short] you will also have to deal with the intercom cable

and you will need to have alternate antenna locations figured out.

and if the amp is in something like a saddle bag that has to be removed for maint - make sure you provide proper plugs to do so.

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Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on February 01, 2013, 02:02:20 PM
Well, will my front speakers and radio still work if I remove the amp?

Thanks for your insight and suggestions Timo! Very much appreciated!


Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: timo482 on February 01, 2013, 02:07:53 PM
nothing will work with the amp removed - you have to re connect wires at the speakers to make them work. & then reverse with the amp back on.

it really IS a pita

several have done it - there is one guy on this site that has a step by step pictures - over a hundred feet of new wire to make it all right and work properly. not for the faint of heart and not for the tight of wallet.

to
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on February 01, 2013, 02:30:18 PM
I understand,  :-[, Thank you very much!
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: GeogiaCVOrider on February 02, 2013, 12:05:32 AM
I just completed this on my bike. I relocated my amp in the saddle bag. It will fit nicely along the front for the bag, giving you plenty of room to put items in the bag and still use 3/4 of the bag. Wire is long enough if you run it under the top frame rail and into the right side cover, then bring it in right in front of the front siddle bag lockin pin. No cutting on the amp wiring at all. I put the radio antenna in the fairing. I then made quick disconnects under the seat for the other wires and rolled the CB wire up under the seat. I can change it out within 5 minutes.
The question you will have to ask yourself is how much do you want to do it.
I for one love it, I now have two bikes in one. As for the tour pack making noise, mine is new and there is none. If noise does start, it would be because the small bushings are starting to get flat spots at the docking points and I will change them out at that time and that will be years from now for me because I will most likely ride 70% of the time with the TP off.
I ride with 6 other guys. They thought of me as the one with the old man's bike while they ride street glides and fatboys. Now they think they may have bought the wronge bikes and I am always the one up front because I have the GPS. Having a screaming eagle doesn't hurt either, it's the fastest as well and removing the TP just made it lighter, and faster.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: gtaboyz on February 02, 2013, 01:03:29 AM
Congrats on your purchase, you definatey made two great dissions, the first was buying a Harley and the second was chosing to get a CVO. Now let the customizing begin!!!!
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Fed68 on February 02, 2013, 04:27:49 PM
I did the tour pak quick disconnect on my bike.  I love it.  I have the best of both worlds.  Most of time it is spent without the tour pak on.  The only time the tour pak see's the bike is when the other half is riding with me or I go on a long trip.  Takes me about 10 minutes to switch from one to the other.

My bike is an 08 with 15,000 on the clock and I have not noticed any rattles.  As far as the amp, at first my amp was located in the original position and it made it very tricky to put the tour pak back on.  You have to be very careful because there is not alot of room between the amp and the fender.  I ended up removing my amp and went with a J&S system.  Not so much because of location, but because I wanted a better system.

Good Luck.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on February 03, 2013, 08:29:57 PM
Thanks everybody and a special thanks to GeorgiaCVOrider for your help, I now will be planing to move my amp in the right saddlebag and enjoy my two Bikes!!
Hey GeorgiaCVOrider, do you have any pics of the before and after of the transformation of your bike???????


 :mango:
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: timo482 on February 04, 2013, 10:25:09 PM
remember - each years wiring is different. and while in the past whole classes of hd's had the same basic harness - each year more and more they make specific harness for each year and each model. so what works on a 09 wont on a 07 and vice versa.

07's had the wire to the amp go to and from the speakers - for the rear pods - there are 6 wires going to the speaker pods - two from the front - then two from those to the amp and two back from the amp to the speaker. same at the front - two from the head unit to the speaker and then two from there to the amp and then back to the speakers up front.

later at some point there is a wire from the head unit to the amp and then to the speakers. - much simpler

note that if the cb cord is wound up - the cb cant be on and wont work. however if you replace the antenna and move it it will still work.

as always - do whatever you want - be sure to have the full wiring diagrams in hand. take it as a challenge to be overcome and do your homework. it will work - but it wont be a easy bolt up deal.

the mechanical part is really easy.

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Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Harleypingman on February 08, 2013, 05:15:59 AM
The best $$$ you'll spend on your bike are to buy the 2007 HD Touring Model Service Manual, AND the 2007 FLHTCUSE Supplement.

Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on February 08, 2013, 07:05:21 AM
I understand why the manual would come handy but what are those supplements you refer too?
What would be a good amp that would fit in my front fairing and wouldn't cost me my shirt? Would I have to change my speakers too???
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Trapperdog on February 08, 2013, 12:11:18 PM
Having an '07 also, My amp and speakers were replaced years ago. The problem with the OEM amp is it needs to be air cooled, hence it's stock placement. Maybe not a problem for you up in Canada.  ;D As I recall, the front speakers will work without the amp, but it may require some splicing. If you have the $$ an after market amp and speakers is the way to go. They (after market amps) can be under fairing mounted as they don't require air cooling and they are not too difficult to install. Also remember with the detach you will loose your CB without an antenna and you will need either an additional external or under the fairing radio antenna.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: GeogiaCVOrider on February 08, 2013, 01:27:04 PM
I will have to get you a before picture but here is an after picture.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: GeogiaCVOrider on February 08, 2013, 01:37:47 PM
Here is another one.
After this picture I moved the License plate below the tail light. The luggage rack I wanted/have on there was a very low profile so the license plate wouldn't fit. I also put a standard street glide set on it and lower the bike 2 inches in the back. On this model the blinker assembly is the same as a 2010 street glide so all I had to do was buy the light under the blinker $13 and the linces plate holder $12 and I am completely legal.
Again my bike is a 2012 and the amp has a quick disconnect plug on it from the factory so when I want to remove my saddle bag I can just unplug mine. Check yours to be sure.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on February 08, 2013, 01:43:13 PM
Thanks Trapperdog for your advices, they are appreciated!

Thanks GeorgiaCVOrider for you the pics and the advices, they are very much appreciated!


Can't wait until the snow melts,......  :2vrolijk_21: :apple:
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on March 04, 2013, 03:17:33 PM
Hi guys, it's me again. I called my HD service center and asked wich quick release kit I would need for my FLHTCUSE2. The guy told me that there is no specific kit for my bike. He proposed that I asked around. There is two tour pack quick release system (53276-04 or 53303-07). Does any one have any idea on wich one would require the least modifications??????
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Harleypingman on March 05, 2013, 04:07:17 AM
I sent you a PM.

Also, on the first page there is a "sticky" collection that you can look at.  There have been a number of threads on your topic that may be helpful to you.

Carl
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Twistedrider on March 05, 2013, 06:42:34 AM
08 Ultra CVO - My amp is mounted behind the saddle bag, attached to the fender and filler brackets.The dealer relocated the amp, and I think they made the bracket for the mount. Very simple bracket, basically a metal mounting plate and a couple of metal bars. The amp is out of site and out of the way. The cables for the amp were long enough and required no changes.

The relocation kit number was 53303-07, plus some connectors for the tour pak wiring.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448770374&default=none
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: bisounours on March 05, 2013, 07:18:33 AM
08 Ultra CVO - My amp is mounted behind the saddle bag, attached to the fender and filler brackets.The dealer relocated the amp, and I think they made the bracket for the mount. Very simple bracket, basically a metal mounting plate and a couple of metal bars. The amp is out of site and out of the way. The cables for the amp were long enough and required no changes.

The relocation kit number was 53303-07, plus some connectors for the tour pak wiring.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448770374&default=none


Please, if it's possible :  :worthless:
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on March 05, 2013, 07:38:43 AM
Thanks guys thats awsome! I will send you pics as soon as I will be done. But here is a pic of what I want my baby to look like after the tour pack is off.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: bisounours on March 05, 2013, 07:54:33 AM
I will have to get you a before picture but here is an after picture.

Do you've a better pics of your rear end ?

Thanks
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on March 05, 2013, 08:12:13 AM
Here is another one, and it's not my bikeit's pics I got on the net.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on March 05, 2013, 08:39:00 AM
Hi twistedrider, some people say that I would need an hardware kit, is that true??? I know you didn't mention it but I am just making sure.

Thanks again!!!
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: SOTLucky on March 05, 2013, 10:40:09 AM
It was a lot of work to set up, but now that it is done I highly recommend it.  Only takes 5 min to detach.  Here is my 13 CVO Ultra 1 pic with 1 pic without.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: SOTLucky on March 05, 2013, 10:40:49 AM
And the one with out
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on March 05, 2013, 10:53:09 AM
Nice ride sotlucky, I like your handlebars, are they too high for you? What is the lenght of it??

Bobgratton
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: SOTLucky on March 06, 2013, 01:46:44 PM
Thanks,  I am 6'5" and they put my hands at heart line.  This bike is now the most comfy I have ever ridden.  Those are 14" Yaffes, Yaffe bars tend to run a bit higher than the stated size.  These 14" Yaffes are the same height roughly as a set of wild 1 chubby 16" bars I had on a previous Ultra.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: popsracing on March 09, 2014, 07:00:10 PM
I found this pic on the HD Forum...looks like a good spot for it...not sure if it would stay cool enough though?
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: CVO Brian on March 13, 2014, 07:06:54 PM
That's where mine is and I live in So FLa and its been done almost a year and no problems. Here it is TP On and then off
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: CVO Brian on March 13, 2014, 07:08:21 PM
OOOPs .. TP Off. Now below in Sturgis
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 09, 2014, 06:53:30 PM
Hey guys, I am done modifying my bike and here is the end result without the tour pack.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: popsracing on April 09, 2014, 10:23:37 PM
Did you put the amp in the saddle bag?
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 10, 2014, 06:43:55 AM
No, in between the right saddle bag and the wheel. Never had any problems and we went  trough lots of rain.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Grizzly on April 10, 2014, 07:16:10 AM
No, in between the right saddle bag and the wheel. Never had any problems and we went  trough lots of rain.

Is it possible for you to post pictures of the install?

Very interesting concept and it would be helpful to see exactly how and where it is installed between the bag and wheel.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 10, 2014, 08:00:00 AM
Send me your e-mail and I'll send you a bunch of stuff (pics, docs, etc)
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Claytoninsc on April 10, 2014, 04:43:25 PM
I would be interested in the pictures as well.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 10, 2014, 04:59:47 PM
No problemo!
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Springer Dan on April 10, 2014, 05:49:58 PM
x3 PM sent
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: popsracing on April 10, 2014, 07:30:14 PM
 X4 me too... pm sent
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: hverbakel on April 10, 2014, 09:20:25 PM
Me too please
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: bisounours on April 11, 2014, 02:15:35 AM
X 6 Me too please !  Thanks !
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 11, 2014, 06:44:30 AM
Sure but if I don't have your e-mail I can't send you anything... If you don't receive anytning within an hour from now, send me an personnal message with your e-mail and I'll send you the info with pleasure.
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 11, 2014, 10:37:19 PM
Ok, I have been receiving lots of request to post the info I have concerning relocating the amp in between the right saddle bag and the wheel so here it is. Attached, you will also find the parts needed to turn your stationary tourpack into a quick release tourpack.

I hope it will help tou guys!


Here is some parts for quick release...
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 11, 2014, 10:38:20 PM
Parts
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 11, 2014, 10:39:15 PM
Instruction
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 11, 2014, 10:40:40 PM
pic 1
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 11, 2014, 10:41:11 PM
Pic 2
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 11, 2014, 10:41:43 PM
Pic 3
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 11, 2014, 10:48:59 PM
I bought my seats from the Saddlemen site (http://www.saddlemen.com/). Here is the end result and you can't see nothing...
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: bisounours on April 12, 2014, 03:03:32 AM
 :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:

Thanks
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: Bobgratton1969 on April 12, 2014, 11:06:26 AM
Pas de problèmes! Il ne faut pas vous gêner si vous avez d'autres questions.

Bonnes modifications! ;D
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: MayberryCVO on July 20, 2021, 12:27:02 PM
I have ordered the Aquatic AV stereo, HogTunes amp, and Skar speakers for the front now. They will all be here by Friday, so this weekend is surgery time for it! I already have the quick disconnect kit, and the license plate bracket. When removing the tour pack, I plan to remove the CB/intercom, but do it in a way where it is able to be reinstalled later if I decide to sell. How difficult is all of the wiring from the tour pack to remove cleanly?
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: MayberryCVO on July 21, 2021, 02:49:21 PM
Update... my stereo, amp, and under-fairing antenna were all delivered today. Looking at this in depth before I begin. Let me explain my intentions, then I need understanding of where to cut these wires (and which ones) and put in quick disconnects, and what I can simply pull off.

- eliminate CB/intercom
- eliminate both rear antennas
- eliminate tourpack speakers
- retain power lock on tourpack
- retain lights on tourpack

Here are all of the wires I have, any and all help is greatly appreciated!! Again, 2007 Ultra Classic CVO

Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: MayberryCVO on July 21, 2021, 02:53:22 PM
Sincerest apologies! I was responding in here thinking it was my own post, because I have posted the same concern, same model bike!
Title: Re: Quick release for tour pack and relocate amp
Post by: jpb on August 05, 2021, 11:27:09 AM
Send me your e-mail and I'll send you a bunch of stuff (pics, docs, etc)

Hello Bob,

You did a beautiful job on your FLHTCUSE2 Harley.  Do you still have any photos or documents of your work regarding this conversion.  I love it!  I have the same bike and would like to achieve the same results.

I sent you a PM with my email address.

Thanks in advance for any help.