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intensefab

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Tour pack detach kit and Carlini Pist Apes
« on: November 03, 2012, 03:45:57 PM »
So I finally did what I've been wanting to do....make the tour pack detachable!

With some help from some folks here on this forum I went ahead and ordered the detach kit, seat and Carlini bars. The detach kit was a piece of cake, amp is in the saddlebag for now and wiring is curled up under the seat. Bars ar 14" Pist Apes and are just the right height! I can't believe I've waited this long to do these things, it's like a completely different bike!!

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Re: Tour pack detach kit and Carlini Pist Apes
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2012, 06:02:01 PM »
Nice and clean.
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Re: Tour pack detach kit and Carlini Pist Apes
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2012, 09:25:49 AM »
well done, with detachable tp you get a different bike  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Tour pack detach kit and Carlini Pist Apes
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2012, 09:44:04 PM »
really looks great, can you post more pics? More details on the process?
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Re: Tour pack detach kit and Carlini Pist Apes
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2012, 07:33:52 PM »
I'll post up more pictures later....

I purchased the kit from LSHD1 for the detachable tour pack

53246-09A    KIT, TOUR-PAK DETACH, FLHTC $459.00

Start with pulling the Maxi fuse

If you take the liner out of your tour pack you will see a bunch of wires. The tour pack lock, tour pack lights, running lights, CB antenna and radio antenna all need to be disconnected. CB and AM/FM antenna unscrew from the back of tour pack. All other wiring has quick disconnects built in, pull all these wires out of the tour pack holes by removing the grommets.

Remove seat and if you pull the wires on the tour pack speakers you will find a quick disconnect on each side, disconnect these as well. Now you will have two sets of wires one on each side. You can now remove the four bolts holding the tour pack on and remove the tour pack. Now follow the instructions that come with the detach kit and it's pretty straight forward on removing and installing the detach kit.

Pull off both chrome rail covers and you will see the four bolts holding the rack on, two per side. At this point, I undid three of the four bolts holding the amp on as it make it easier to remove with the rack off. Once you have the rack off you can remove the last amp bolt and let the amp hang on the right side. I did not disconnect the amp during the process.

Now follow the included instructions on installing the detach kit and that part is done. I marked all the wires going into the tourpack so I would remember where to reconnect. I then bundled the wires and put them all on top of the ECM module. I decided at this time to just put the amp in the right saddlebag. I know there are other options, but maybe later. I did have to take my dremmel and grind down a 1/4" notch into the saddle bag, right behind the front attach point to allow the cable to sit there without being pinched.

Challenge 1 - the fender fillers will not allow you to use the included am/fm antenna relocation kit. If you want to use the relocation bracket you will need to loose the fender fillers. I went with a hidden antenna inside the fairing.

This project was not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. Only took a few hours in the garage and anyone can do it.

Jeff
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Re: Tour pack detach kit and Carlini Pist Apes
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2012, 07:55:28 PM »
Very nice and thanks for the detail. As you say, I may be able to handle this one. When you add pics, please show how you notched the bag for the amp wires. I've read on this post where they have drilled a hole and use a rubber grommet to maintain as much waterproofing as possible. Once again, great job, I bought my bike with this plan in mind for when I am not touring or once I arrive and want to cruise.
Be safe!
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Re: Tour pack detach kit and Carlini Pist Apes
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2012, 08:08:40 PM »
Looks great, nice job! :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Tour pack detach kit and Carlini Pist Apes
« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2012, 01:35:46 PM »
Did you go with the hidden radio and CB inside the fairing or just the radio?
Did you notice any reduction in radio performance on either the radio or CB when you moved the antennas?

Thanks
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Re: Tour pack detach kit and Carlini Pist Apes
« Reply #8 on: November 09, 2012, 06:22:13 PM »
Have yet to address the antennas

Gonna go with the hidden antennas once my LED light comes in
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