Topic: Solo king pak (Read 10658 times)

paconico1992 · « **on:** February 27, 2017, 07:09:07 PM »

Anyone do a solo tour pak. I'm thinking of doing this on my 15. Any pictures would be helpful.
Thanks

CVOSGJoe · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2017, 08:37:15 PM »

Here is a chopped tour pak

CVOSGJoe · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2017, 08:40:33 PM »

another pic

paconico1992 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2017, 09:35:33 PM »

Thanks for the pictures, nice looking bike Joe

Harleyman CVO · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2017, 10:51:44 PM »

this is not my picture I am just sharing with you here it is King pak with solo mount

Shay-D Glider · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2017, 06:52:11 AM »

Another chopped tour pak

Shay-D Glider · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2017, 06:53:16 AM »

And another picture

Shay-D Glider · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2017, 06:55:36 AM »

And final pic

2soaper · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2017, 09:31:41 AM »

so what mount system is used to set the pack up like that?

CVOSGJoe · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2017, 10:31:17 AM »

Quote from: 2soaper on February 28, 2017, 09:31:41 AM

so what mount system is used to set the pack up like that?

It is the solo tour pak mount " DETACHABLE SOLO TOUR-PAK MOUNTING RACK P/N 53000225" as well as the "Tour-Pak® Spacer Kit P/N 53000461"
you need the second item when mounting the chopped tour pak to the solo mount to allow clearnace to open your saddle bag lids

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/solo-tour-pak-mounting-rack

wtfdskin · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2017, 10:31:52 AM »

Quote from: 2soaper on February 28, 2017, 09:31:41 AM

so what mount system is used to set the pack up like that?

Same 4 point detachable system, but the tour pak base mount is shorter to position the tour pak farther front.

I just happen to have one that came with the pak i bought. Switched the base mount to the 2 up version. Same system but the arms are longer for 2 up.

CVOSGJoe · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2017, 12:38:30 PM »

Quote from: wtfdskin on February 28, 2017, 10:31:52 AM

Same 4 point detachable system, but the tour pak base mount is shorter to position the tour pak farther front.

I just happen to have one that came with the pak i bought. Switched the base mount to the 2 up version. Same system but the arms are longer for 2 up.

I don't know which one you have vs what it typical but its not a matter of shorter arms moving it forward for solo or longer for 2 up....... The solo mount uses the shock mounts and the forward two points of the 4 point docking mount, the 2 up mount uses all 4 points of the 4 point dock mount. the brackets are entirely different in shape and where they attach to the bike.

wtfdskin · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2017, 01:07:04 PM »

Sorry, perhaps I wasnt clear enough. The bike mount system is the same. Only difference is you need the 4 point for two up and can get away with 2 point for solo. Base pak mounts are the difference.

Solo

2 up

paconico1992 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2017, 07:47:40 PM »

Does anyone know of an adjustable bracket for a solo mount. I can't rest my back on the backrest and is about 4" from my back. If it could adjust forward that would be great Any ideas?

CVOSGJoe · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2017, 08:17:15 PM »

I know when I was using the Harley Solo Tour Pak mount I fabricated a plate that relocated the mounting points, mounted it between the tour pak and the rack and viola I had a tour pak I could lean back on...

paconico1992 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 06, 2017, 09:00:33 PM »

How far up are you able to move the tour pack when you put a plate on?

skratch · « **Reply #16 on:** March 06, 2017, 11:42:46 PM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on March 06, 2017, 07:47:40 PM

Does anyone know of an adjustable bracket for a solo mount. I can't rest my back on the backrest and is about 4" from my back. If it could adjust forward that would be great Any ideas?

I just drilled a couple of extra holes in the mounting bracket to allow my tourpack to sit a little more forward. works just fine.

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2017, 01:08:53 PM »

Hey paconico

Just put a chopped pak on my 17. My wife rides her own so I like the solo setup. The pak is just stock black, currently undecided if I will bother painting it to make the cvo paint scheme as I will rarely ride with it on.

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2017, 01:09:28 PM »

Another pic

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2017, 01:09:56 PM »

another pic

paconico1992 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2017, 12:10:20 PM »

I need King tour pack to go forward 5 inches so my back touches the backrest. I could make a bracket to bring it forward but then the solo tour pack mount would be exposed on the backside. Maybe I need to keep my solo backrest on and the King tour pack backrest for looks. Thoughts anyone?

Thanks

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2017, 02:01:54 PM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on March 23, 2017, 12:10:20 PM

I need King tour pack to go forward 5 inches so my back touches the backrest. I could make a bracket to bring it forward but then the solo tour pack mount would be exposed on the backside. Maybe I need to keep my solo backrest on and the King tour pack backrest for looks. Thoughts anyone?

Thanks

5" sounds like a long way to go. Are you sure you have the one-up "solo" mounting bracket? On my bike and my wife's as well the back rest is within 1" of my back when adjusted fully forward. My wife is 5'8" and she is within 2". Not sure why you are 5" away.

paconico1992 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2017, 09:12:02 AM »

I'm sure to all of the above I'm only 5'5" tall. Are all you guys using chopped tour packs because I'm using the king, that may be the difference in inches.

skratch · « **Reply #23 on:** March 24, 2017, 10:41:37 AM »

no, that isn't it either. the king tourpack and the chopped tourpack have the same footprint, the only difference is the king is 3 inches taller. and i'm 5'4'', so i'm even shorter than you are. it really does sound like you have a two up rack as opposed to the solo rack.

paconico1992 · « **Reply #24 on:** March 24, 2017, 10:51:13 AM »

I do have a solo rack on

paconico1992 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 24, 2017, 10:56:47 AM »

Skratch, can you post a pic or pm one. I'll post one later with me on it so everyone knows what I'm talking about.

skratch · « **Reply #26 on:** March 24, 2017, 01:45:49 PM »

posted a pic a few posts up. if i moved mine 5 inches, it would either be falling off the back of the bike, or half over the seat.

paconico1992 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 24, 2017, 03:50:39 PM »

The 5 inches was measured for my lower back when I'm sitting on the seat

paconico1992 · « **Reply #28 on:** March 24, 2017, 03:51:24 PM »

Another

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #29 on:** March 25, 2017, 10:35:24 AM »

Paconico,

That is the solo set up for sure. You must be sitting a fair bit forward on your seat. My two cents would be to fabricate a plate that would allow you to move the pak further forward, or possibly rig something to move the backrest itself further forward without moving the pak. (possibly some combination of the two) Another consideration would be to look into changing out your handle bars. They do make a bar called the "reach bar" and that may allow you to sit further back in the seat. May be worth looking into.

paconico1992 · « **Reply #30 on:** March 26, 2017, 10:52:48 AM »

Yeah that's what I was thinking I didn't think about the handlebars though thanks for the heads up

mitch.smith · « **Reply #31 on:** March 29, 2017, 08:08:26 AM »

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #32 on:** May 18, 2017, 10:33:46 AM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on February 27, 2017, 07:09:07 PM

Anyone do a solo tour pak. I'm thinking of doing this on my 15. Any pictures would be helpful.
Thanks

Have you had any luck with moving that tour pak forward. My wife has asked for hers to be moved up about another inch. So I sketched up a bracket design that will allow it to move forward approximately 3.5" and having a friend with a tool shop making up a set. Let you know how it goes.

paconico1992 · « **Reply #33 on:** May 18, 2017, 03:06:30 PM »

LBB,

I hadn't any luck, I like your idea with the mark-up. Could the bracket be made adjustable to 5". The other thing is anything over 3" forward will expose the mounting bracket unless you trim it forward so you cant see it. Let me know how it works for you I'd like one also. This could be a money maker too.

Thanks

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #34 on:** May 23, 2017, 01:09:20 PM »

Will let you know how it works. If I got it right this should move the pak forward a max of 4" with 2.5" adjustment rearward. Unfortunately to get 5" the bracket would need to be longer to the point where it would be visible sticking out the rear of the pak.

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #35 on:** June 07, 2017, 08:48:32 AM »

Quote from: LifeBehindBars on May 23, 2017, 01:09:20 PM

Will let you know how it works. If I got it right this should move the pak forward a max of 4" with 2.5" adjustment rearward. Unfortunately to get 5" the bracket would need to be longer to the point where it would be visible sticking out the rear of the pak.

Brackets completed and installed. Did not get as much adjustment as I thought I would but was able to move the pak forward another 2" which works well for the wife. photos attached

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #36 on:** June 07, 2017, 08:49:17 AM »

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #37 on:** June 07, 2017, 08:49:45 AM »

Pic 3

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #38 on:** June 07, 2017, 08:50:14 AM »

Pic 4

paconico1992 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 07, 2017, 04:38:17 PM »

So what would you do different to at least get 4 inches?
Did you have any issues with the mounting bracket screws?
Let me know,
Thanks

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #40 on:** June 13, 2017, 08:36:51 AM »

OK after the wife road with this set up for a few days she asked for it to be moved further forward. I put the 1/2" metal spacers that came with the original setup under my fabricated spacers. This allowed me to access the full length of the slots and move forward approx 3.75" from the original position. I'm sure that a fabricated spacer could be made about an inch longer and get 4.75".

Hope this helps.

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #41 on:** June 13, 2017, 08:37:24 AM »

Pic 2

paconico1992 · « **Reply #42 on:** June 13, 2017, 08:59:14 AM »

I think that would work for me. Is it possible to make a set for me?
let me know

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #43 on:** June 13, 2017, 09:04:53 AM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on June 13, 2017, 08:59:14 AM

I think that would work for me. Is it possible to make a set for me?
let me know

I had this set made up at a local machine shop. Anyone with a Bridgeport could easily make these. Cost me $130.00 CND.
If you like I could take a photo with finished sizes for you. Do you have anyone locally that could have a go at it?

paconico1992 · « **Reply #44 on:** June 13, 2017, 10:03:52 AM »

That would be great. I'll find some here or I can send you money. Either way works for me.
Thanks

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #45 on:** June 13, 2017, 10:08:14 AM »

I'll get you some picks with sizes in the next day or two. Let me know how you make out.

paconico1992 · « **Reply #46 on:** June 20, 2017, 07:04:23 PM »

Hey LBB,
One deminsion can't be seen on the sheet of paper. Can you give me that deminsion?
Thanks

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #47 on:** July 05, 2017, 11:53:07 AM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on June 20, 2017, 07:04:23 PM

Hey LBB,
One deminsion can't be seen on the sheet of paper. Can you give me that deminsion?
Thanks

Sorry Paconico just returned from an extended vacation in NC. I'll get you those sizes this week.

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #48 on:** July 10, 2017, 09:00:15 AM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on June 20, 2017, 07:04:23 PM

Hey LBB,
One deminsion can't be seen on the sheet of paper. Can you give me that deminsion?
Thanks

Paconico here are the sizes. These can be modified if you want additional length. Sorry for the delay. It's riding season lol.

paconico1992 · « **Reply #49 on:** July 10, 2017, 09:16:32 AM »

Thanks for the information. already got a guy working on the dimensions he got a best guess estimate on some of the dimensions. What type of material did you use I'm using aluminum.
I just need to get some longer bolts from the tour pack to the bracket what length are the bolts were you using.
Thanks for everything this helped out a lot.

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #50 on:** July 10, 2017, 10:16:12 AM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on July 10, 2017, 09:16:32 AM

Thanks for the information. already got a guy working on the dimensions he got a best guess estimate on some of the dimensions. What type of material did you use I'm using aluminum.
I just need to get some longer bolts from the tour pack to the bracket what length are the bolts were you using.
Thanks for everything this helped out a lot.

Yes I used aluminum and painted them black. Bolts were 1.75 I believe. Good luck and let me know how it works out for you.

paconico1992 · « **Reply #51 on:** August 12, 2017, 04:36:25 PM »

LBB just put the tour pac back on the bike, fits perfectly against my back, great idea with the brackets
Thanks a lot

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #52 on:** August 27, 2017, 11:40:59 AM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on August 12, 2017, 04:36:25 PM

LBB just put the tour pac back on the bike, fits perfectly against my back, great idea with the brackets
Thanks a lot

Awesome paconico. Glad it worked for you!

paconico1992 · « **Reply #53 on:** August 27, 2017, 01:09:50 PM »

Here's a couple pics what it looks like on my bike. If you notice when I started this tread I had a black bike now I have a white bike, I don't discriminate

paconico1992 · « **Reply #54 on:** August 27, 2017, 01:19:50 PM »

paconico1992 · « **Reply #55 on:** August 27, 2017, 01:28:09 PM »

paconico1992 · « **Reply #56 on:** August 27, 2017, 01:29:19 PM »

Grizzly · « **Reply #57 on:** August 27, 2017, 02:53:22 PM »

Your new chopped TP looks awesome!

Well done!

paconico1992 · « **Reply #58 on:** August 28, 2017, 08:03:34 AM »

Thanks, now only if I can figure how to posts pics upright $:-\$

CVOSGJoe · « **Reply #59 on:** August 29, 2017, 09:58:11 AM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on August 28, 2017, 08:03:34 AM

Thanks, now only if I can figure how to posts pics upright $:-\$

Its an Apple thing.. only way to fix it is turn your phone prior to taking the picture.. You used to be able to save it to computer and flip them... Not any more. Google it!

Grizzly · « **Reply #60 on:** August 29, 2017, 11:22:51 AM »

... and if anyone clicks on the link at the bottom of your pics to open them up, they come up the right side up!

At least that is what I do whenever I see a pic sideways on this site.

Works for me!

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #61 on:** August 31, 2017, 08:46:27 AM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on August 27, 2017, 01:09:50 PM

Here's a couple pics what it looks like on my bike. If you notice when I started this tread I had a black bike now I have a white bike, I don't discriminate

Great job looks great!

Singlebeam · « **Reply #62 on:** September 01, 2017, 05:47:52 AM »

Here you go.....

Singlebeam · « **Reply #63 on:** September 01, 2017, 05:50:20 AM »

another flipped for ya...

Singlebeam · « **Reply #64 on:** September 01, 2017, 05:55:17 AM »

I have a king tour pak with a solo mount for mine. When installed, there is not enough clearance to open the saddle bags. I will need to use some spacers to make it work. Here is a pic of mine. It's from my old 2013 CVO road glide. I will have it painted to match the 17 CVO street glide later.

LifeBehindBars · « **Reply #65 on:** September 01, 2017, 07:21:38 AM »

Quote from: Singlebeam on September 01, 2017, 05:55:17 AM

I have a king tour pak with a solo mount for mine. When installed, there is not enough clearance to open the saddle bags. I will need to use some spacers to make it work. Here is a pic of mine. It's from my old 2013 CVO road glide. I will have it painted to match the 17 CVO street glide later.

Hey Singlebeam. That should be an easy fix for you. You may even be able to find a simple nylon spacer at Lowes that will work for you.

paconico1992 · « **Reply #66 on:** September 01, 2017, 07:48:37 AM »

Or Harley sells a spacer for solo mounts. it's about $40.00. I'm surprised the dealer didn't tell you that you needed one

paconico1992 · « **Reply #67 on:** September 01, 2017, 07:49:46 AM »

Thanks Singlebeam for the flippin

Singlebeam · « **Reply #68 on:** September 01, 2017, 08:11:36 AM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on September 01, 2017, 07:49:46 AM

Thanks Singlebeam for the flippin

not a problem, glad to help...

Singlebeam · « **Reply #69 on:** September 01, 2017, 08:13:26 AM »

Quote from: paconico1992 on September 01, 2017, 07:48:37 AM

Or Harley sells a spacer for solo mounts. it's about $40.00. I'm surprised the dealer didn't tell you that you needed one

I will make my own. Dealers don't know everything...LOL

Author Topic: Solo king pak (Read 10658 times)