DK Tour-Pak Relocation Kit

[jc1300]

So I ordered - Will be here Thursday. Not exactly a Mechanic.....but surely capable. How much time will I need to put aside for the change, and any suggestions learned from those that have done this upgrade - Thanks

jc

 

[MDF48]

Depends.

I put the DK relocation kit on my TGU tour pak right after I bought it. As far as time involved it really just depends. Somebody with a good clean work area that has done it before could probably do it in a hour or less. However, I am OCD about that kind of stuff, especially with a high dollar tour pak. It has to come off and I took my time and was very careful. It took me about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Like I said, I am OCD and I check and recheck every step and took my time. An extra set of hands comes in handy for a couple of steps in the install. I set mine for 2 inches back. I am very pleased with it and all of the other DK Custom Products I have installed.

 

[PosseRider]

So I ordered - Will be here Thursday. Not exactly a Mechanic.....but surely capable. How much time will I need to put aside for the change, and any suggestions learned from those that have done this upgrade - Thanks

jc

not sure ,but take pics while installing.

 

[hardwickbv]

It took me 2 hours taking my time.

I set it 2" back but I am debating on moving back another 1" when I install DK customs brake/running light in the near future.

Bob

 

[jc1300]

Thanks guys - Looks like a relaxed couple of hours and a few pics - jc

 

[graygoat]

JC, I did mine with my son to help. I did my BIL's with his help. Second one was done in about 45 mins, first one longer. The second par of hands is a must in my opinion. It is just easier, especially when putting the tour pac back on. You have the mounting bolts (6 if I recall right) to get lined up with the holes in the top of the trunk and you really don't want to scratch up the paint there around those holes. You may not be able to see the scratches with the tour pac on, but for me, I would know they were there!

 

[jc1300]

Video

There seems to be a plethora {25 pts} of videos showing other manufacturers kits on You Tube....any video on the DK?

 

[Ray55]

JC

You might want to remove the rider's backrest if you intend just to roll the tourpak up onto the seat, I didn't and now I'm replacing the rear speaker grills.

 

[jc1300]

JC

You might want to remove the rider's backrest if you intend just to roll the tourpak up onto the seat, I didn't and now I'm replacing the rear speaker grills.

Safety tips always welcome.....but sorry about the speaker grills

jc

 

[jc1300]

Why no talk of this issue?

So - Other than my stupidity regarding the clip release on the electrical....pretty straight forward install. But curious why nobody here mentions the large gap created over those harness connections? No one sees this as a issue or just an eye sore? I understand had I sat down and tried to think this all the way thru, that I MIGHT have wondered if the skirt would still cover that gap. Now what?

 

[MDF48]

Try This

A lot of us have used the extender in the link below or had one made by someone local.

https://www.kuryakyn.com/products/4076/filler-pad

 

[hardwickbv]

Kuryakyn makes a filler pad for this

"Filler Pad for Tour-Pak® Relocator for '14-'18 Touring & Trike, Black Item #8742"

Bob

 

[jc1300]

A lot of us have used the extender in the link below or had one made by someone local.

https://www.kuryakyn.com/products/4076/filler-pad

Kuryakyn makes a filler pad for this

"Filler Pad for Tour-Pak® Relocator for '14-'18 Touring & Trike, Black Item #8742"

Bob

So Again my question.....curious how this can be and it's not mentioned....not on the DK site or with the previous responses? I'm not mad at you guys, just surprised....

OK....maybe a little upset with DK for not addressing this issue....

 

[Big Dog & Brenda]

Kuryakyn makes a filler pad for this

"Filler Pad for Tour-Pak® Relocator for '14-'18 Touring & Trike, Black Item #8742"

Bob

So Again my question.....curious how this can be and it's not mentioned....not on the DK site or with the previous responses? I'm not mad at you guys, just surprised....

OK....maybe a little upset with DK for not addressing this issue....

Amazon.com

Under $30.00 bucks

 

[jc1300]

Amazon.com

Under $30.00 bucks

Thanks BD&B ~ I just ordered it on E-bay for $26.99 no shipping. Do you have the Relocator Kit on your bike?

 

[MDF48]

OK, Reminder

Kuryakyn makes a filler pad for this

"Filler Pad for Tour-Pak® Relocator for '14-'18 Touring & Trike, Black Item #8742"

Bob

So Again my question.....curious how this can be and it's not mentioned....not on the DK site or with the previous responses? I'm not mad at you guys, just surprised....

OK....maybe a little upset with DK for not addressing this issue....

So you will not get too upset again, here is a possible problem you might have. When I installed my Kuryakyn extender, I had to get a couple of new screws to install the new one. The part of the Kuryaykn that actually mounts to the tour pak is thicker than the stock pad, or at least on my 2016 TGU it was. YMMV. I didn't want the screws to cut through the material on the tab while tightening. So i found a couple just a little longer and used a small Chrome washer with them.

 

[jc1300]

So you will not get too upset again, here is a possible problem you might have. When I installed my Kuryakyn extender, I had to get a couple of new screws to install the new one. The part of the Kuryaykn that actually mounts to the tour pak is thicker than the stock pad, or at least on my 2016 TGU it was. YMMV. I didn't want the screws to cut through the material on the tab while tightening. So i found a couple just a little longer and used a small Chrome washer with them.

Interesting....I just have to assume my standards are different than others ~ I don't expect a Fix to then cause other issues. Let's be clear...I am not upset.....Pissed maybe.....disappointed for sure. I see no upside to selling anything that leaves the buyer needing to purchase again to finish the upgrade. I would have bought both at the same time and be done with it.....It's a PITA to not be done and an unnecessary waste of my time.

 

[MDF48]

OK.

Well opinions are like butt holes, everybody has one. Yes, I obviously am not as demanding as your are. Have a nice week. BTW, I have always found DK instructions to be adequate and help just a phone call away if needed. Hope you have a great weekend.

 

[jc1300]

Well opinions are like butt holes, everybody has one. Yes, I obviously am not as demanding as your are. Have a nice week. BTW, I have always found DK instructions to be adequate and help just a phone call away if needed. Hope you have a great weekend.

LOL....now who's upset brother? I too have had good luck with all the products I have from DK....the instructions where more than adequate and went in without a hitch. And I did call......@ 11 am........left a message for Kevin.....Imagine he is a pretty busy guy.

 

[Gorilla]

Ok point has been made this subject is closed

 

[Rooster57]

Hey Jc1300!

........just saw your Pic .......Oh sh_t!....I hadnt thought about that extra space needing to be covered up after extending the tour pkg location....I would have walked tight into that problem too!

...............Sorry for your experience....but it sure gives reason to pause for others such as myself.

Ride safe

 

[jc1300]

Hey Jc1300!

........just saw your Pic .......Oh sh_t!....I hadnt thought about that extra space needing to be covered up after extending the tour pkg location....I would have walked tight into that problem too!

...............Sorry for your experience....but it sure gives reason to pause for others such as myself.

Ride safe

The solution is an easy fix....so now you can get them all at once - Thanks

 

[ultrafxr]

So you will not get too upset again, here is a possible problem you might have. When I installed my Kuryakyn extender, I had to get a couple of new screws to install the new one. The part of the Kuryaykn that actually mounts to the tour pak is thicker than the stock pad, or at least on my 2016 TGU it was. YMMV. I didn't want the screws to cut through the material on the tab while tightening. So i found a couple just a little longer and used a small Chrome washer with them.

Yup. Same here. I bought the Kury relo kit for my '17 CVO Limited and then of course transferred it to my '18 Tri-Glide. When I installed it on the '17 I too found the stock screws too short to get the acorn nut on and had to make a trip to the hardware store for some longer ones. I called Kury and advised them of this. The guy I spoke to said he would pass it along but since that was in Sept or 2016 I guess nothing has been done.

I have always found Kury's parts and instructions to be spot on. This was not a bigger but a frustration nonetheless.

 

[ultrafxr]

Regarding tour-pak I've got a first - well at least to me. Friend of mine just got a 2018 Anny edition Tri-Glide. Very nice . Wife is slim and didn't think they would need a relo kit but finally decided to move it back maybe 1 1/2" or so. I shared with him that I had a Kury kit on mine and that DK has a nice kit also.

He thought about making his own with some aluminum stock he had but in the end did it a novel way. One that I would not endorse. He relocated the factory mount on the body by drilling new mounting holes in the trike body 1 1/2' back from the stock position. I was shocked to say the least when he told me he'd done this. It works no doubt but I truly hope he has not done anything that will come back to cause him a problem.

 

[jc1300]

Regarding tour-pak I've got a first - well at least to me. Friend of mine just got a 2018 Anny edition Tri-Glide. Very nice . Wife is slim and didn't think they would need a relo kit but finally decided to move it back maybe 1 1/2" or so. I shared with him that I had a Kury kit on mine and that DK has a nice kit also.

He thought about making his own with some aluminum stock he had but in the end did it a novel way. One that I would not endorse. He relocated the factory mount on the body by drilling new mounting holes in the trike body 1 1/2' back from the stock position. I was shocked to say the least when he told me he'd done this. It works no doubt but I truly hope he has not done anything that will come back to cause him a problem.

Yikes! Seems like a strange place to save a couple of hundred dollars as he just dropped close to 40K on the '18....man I hope that works....let us know

 

[DK Custom Products]

So - Other than my stupidity regarding the clip release on the electrical....pretty straight forward install. But curious why nobody here mentions the large gap created over those harness connections? No one sees this as a issue or just an eye sore? I understand had I sat down and tried to think this all the way thru, that I MIGHT have wondered if the skirt would still cover that gap. Now what?

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Hi JC1300,

Just saw this thread. I sincerely apologize. I thought we had the fitment note about the filler pad in the description.

It is back in there now. Apparently when we migrated to our new website last August, that did not make it in the migration from the old site.

I know that it being back in there now does not change the hassle you've had, I am very sorry.

Also, looking at your photo, my recommendation is that you disconnect that bundle of wires from the clip on the chrome rack. Then use the supplied zip ties to get that bundle back closer to the Tour-Pak, out of the way of the passenger. (#7 in instructions)

That is what we did on ours, and the wires pretty much disappear behind the pad that hangs down. On our TG we use a sheepskin over the seat, and do Not use a filler pad. No one has ever mentioned the gap, and no wires are visible.

Kevin

P.S. Going to be checking tomorrow on why I did not receive the message that you left last week.

 

[jc1300]

Hi JC1300,

Just saw this thread. I sincerely apologize. I thought we had the fitment note about the filler pad in the description.

It is back in there now. Apparently when we migrated to our new website last August, that did not make it in the migration from the old site.I know that it being back in there now does not change the hassle you've had, I am very sorry.

Also, looking at your photo, my recommendation is that you disconnect that bundle of wires from the clip on the chrome rack. Then use the supplied zip ties to get that bundle back closer to the Tour-Pak, out of the way of the passenger. (#7 in instructions)

That is what we did on ours, and the wires pretty much disappear behind the pad that hangs down. On our TG we use a sheepskin over the seat, and do Not use a filler pad. No one has ever mentioned the gap, and no wires are visible.

KevinP.S. Going to be checking tomorrow on why I did not receive the message that you left last week.

Kevin - First off thanks - This is really a quality product - The floating cross member is a great idea - and it's solid as a rock. No problem just what I stated earlier - To go from done to not done....you get my drift. I did move the wiring back on both and it does move it back far enough that I am confident Joanne can't sit on the connections now. I've ordered the pad and with luck it will be here Monday - leaving on Wednesday....with the Dog......embarrassed to admit it, but it was the reason for the relocation kit.....I've already turned in my man badge....

 

[DK Custom Products]

Kevin - First off thanks - This is really a quality product - The floating cross member is a great idea - and it's solid as a rock. No problem just what I stated earlier - To go from done to not done....you get my drift. I did move the wiring back on both and it does move it back far enough that I am confident Joanne can't sit on the connections now. I've ordered the pad and with luck it will be here Monday - leaving on Wednesday....with the Dog......embarrassed to admit it, but it was the reason for the relocation kit.....I've already turned in my man badge....

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Yeah, I understand. :blush:

That's very cool! Always like seeing a dog enjoying the wind on a bike/trike! :clapping:

Kevin

 

[LadyonaMission]

Kevin - First off thanks - This is really a quality product - The floating cross member is a great idea - and it's solid as a rock. No problem just what I stated earlier - To go from done to not done....you get my drift. I did move the wiring back on both and it does move it back far enough that I am confident Joanne can't sit on the connections now. I've ordered the pad and with luck it will be here Monday - leaving on Wednesday....with the Dog......embarrassed to admit it, but it was the reason for the relocation kit.....I've already turned in my man badge....

You don't need to turn in your man badge, I think loving a dog is cool regardless of your gender. orag:

 

[Triglide1950]

Like another triker it took me about 2 hours. DK's instructions are really good. Make sure you use the lock tight. I also started with a two inch set back. My wife really like this. I also bought Kuryakyn's filler pad to cover the space behind the seat and to cover the wires. ThumbUp