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Want to be able to remove tour pack and replace with Backrest

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#1 ·
Okay guys,

What do I need, parts wise to make this happen. I want to be able to remove the tour pack and put in its place a backrest for the better half on short runs and be able to put it back on for the long rides. Gotta have storage for the extra stuff booze and ammo, on the long runs

Bike is an 2009 Electra Glide

Any advise or suggestions???

Let the games begin

B
 
#2 ·
You need the removable tour-Pack kit, (which is a different baseplate, and the 4-point quick release brackets that go on the bike. Rack #53276-09B, 4-Point Docking Hardware Kit #54205-09A are the Harley part numbers you need.
 
#5 ·
The kit comes with a 'Y' adapter that you plug if you need brake lights. On my 2015 Ultra it came with brake lights/turn signals that fit on the saddle bags...good lookin' too. Everything you need is in the kit.

Here's a couple pics of my gal!!
 

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#7 ·
No drilling!! They have some good sticky tape on the lights. Make sure you clean the bags with alcohol to get off old wax and dirt then stick em on. Also, I used a pencil to get the lights lined up correctly. I put it between the light and the rim of the saddlebag lid for equal spacing on both bags. CAUTION: That sticky stuff is really good, so make sure you get it on right the first time!!
 
#8 ·
Question 3: when tour pak is back on, do the saddle lights and tour pak lights all work. I assume that’s what the y connector is for.
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#13 ·
I did this conversion last fall to my 2013 FLHTK (Electra Glide Limited), 4 point docking kit, quick release mounting bracket for the tour trunk,
tall backrest and luggage rack. For the 4 point docking kit I went with the factory Harley part for best fit from Boardtracker Harley in Janesville Wisconsin, best price. for all of the other parts I went to https://www.ebay.com/usr/modelllo I believe he is from Michigan his backrest and luggage rack are great. just click the link and go to his online store if you order all of the stuff at the same time he will cut you a deal just make him a reasonable offer.
I will get pics for you when I get home from work if you want. otherwise you will see my bike in April when I come back to Texas.
I also have extra quick release electrical fittings so you can easily plug and unplug the rear tourpak lights.
 
#23 ·
You may as well budget for a solo seat since you will eventually want one. And there are also quick detach kits for lowers available.


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I bought the Kuryakyn #3148 in black you can find it from $71.99 on E bay to $80.99 at Dennis Kirk, but I had to drill 3 holes in my fender to mount it, I just primed the inside of the hole using a Q-Tip then painted the inside of the hole the same way with paint to keep everything from rusting.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/KURYAKYN-3...AME-LCS-LAYDOWN-BLK/122852259717?hash=item1c9a90b785:g:DcsAAOSwc6JaZ5wY&vxp=mtr

https://www.denniskirk.com/kuryakyn...black-curved-laydown-license-plate-mount-with-frame-3148.p497935.prd/497935.sku

Amazon.com: Kuryakyn 3148 Black Laydown Curved License Plate Frame: Automotive
 
#42 ·
I bought the Kuryakyn #3148 in black you can find it from $71.99 on E bay to $80.99 at Dennis Kirk, but I had to drill 3 holes in my fender to mount it, I just primed the inside of the hole using a Q-Tip then painted the inside of the hole the same way with paint to keep everything from rusting.



https://www.ebay.com/itm/KURYAKYN-3...AME-LCS-LAYDOWN-BLK/122852259717?hash=item1c9a90b785:g:DcsAAOSwc6JaZ5wY&vxp=mtr



https://www.denniskirk.com/kuryakyn...black-curved-laydown-license-plate-mount-with-frame-3148.p497935.prd/497935.sku



Amazon.com: Kuryakyn 3148 Black Laydown Curved License Plate Frame: Automotive


Didn’t want to drill but if need be it is an option. How many guys drill there fenders to make it work


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