I'm not sure how old this post is, but THANK YOU for all this valuable information. I'm in the midst of converting my FLHTCUSE7 to a quick-detach and this is going to save me hours of grief. Lucky me I already have all the crimpers. Thanks again.
This was really informative! Thanks for taking the time to throw this out there. I love riding with my beautiful wife! That being said... NO COM!!!! I like being in my own head!!! My thoughts and music and I am good. She is my GPS!! Warm breezes on you all!
Dude, this is brilliant!!! I have a 2013 Ultra Limited and am switching over to the detachable mount. However, when I got the tour pack off I discovered the 475 miles of wire (including that useless intercom/CB cable, which I’m just taking out altogether) that’s supposed to fit under the seat. I’m also switching over to a solo seat when the pack is off, so things only looked more grim. After sleeping on it, I formulated a plan to do something like this when I stumbled across yours and this Australian guy’s videos looking to see if there was a kit. The plugs are called “Deutsch Connectors” and you can get a big kit (with more than you probably need) for about $75.00. I do appreciate the idea of using one 6 pin plug instead of two 3 pin plugs, it will eliminate my screwing things up. You’d think someone would market this, wouldn’t make millions but it would sell for sure. Again, thanks for the information.
@@Moto-foody nice! Good luck with the project! If I had more motivation I'd make a kit for this because you're right, it would sell decently. Not sure of it pertains to your plans or not but after you eliminate the CB, you can change out the dash panel for something a little more sleek too like I did in this video ua-cam.com/video/1vDxC_u7134/v-deo.htmlsi=5fh3QOv96L1gYgBP I think it makes it look a ton better. *not sponsored
@@LifeontheBlacktop Yup, exactly what I’m doing next, gotta make that CB/Intercom stuff go. It’s ugly, outdated, and wholly unusable because I live in the 21st Century and use my Cardo. To be honest, the only reason I leave the radio in is because it has a clock (I Bluetooth XM Satellite Radio into my Cardo unit), I’d rather have a storage compartment like my 2004 Electra Glide Standard. Thanks for the tips, it’s assuredly made my life simpler.
Good video. I did the same. I grouped the wiring and introduced deutch connectors on either side of the bike, and can now unplug and remove, or add the beerbox in less than 2 minutes. I also switched the antenna to a hidden system installed in the fairing... not quite as good reception, but no ugly antenna..... and to class it up I switched the license plate brackets and installed a curved laydown plate mount. Looks amazing, fast and easy..... and the Techs at our dealerships and shops are NOT doing it this way.....
Thanks for posting this video. I'm a first time Harley owner and this was applicable to my 2008 Ultra classic Electra Glide! Lights all working and organized. Two wheels down, HP.
Hi HP I know this post is 2 years old but. I too have a 2008 Ultra Classic and plan on doing the tour pack and the conversion for the passenger sissy bar. Was all the electrical connectors listed here all that you needed to complete this project without ordering anything else?? Or substituting?....other that the conversion docking kits. Thanks
I have a 2015 limited flhtk. I have all my hard parts but haven’t installed. I have been alittle concerned with what kind of wiring gremlins I will run into. I enjoyed your video and understand that my wiring may be completely different.
As long as you get the pins crimped well enough you should be good. That's the only thing I can think of that would cause any issues. Go for it and good luck!
Man what a ton of work I have a 2012 Electiglide Classic so no lights in the tour pack I have the quick connect hardware all I have to do is unscrew the antenna( I have the relocation kit done for the antenna) and remove the trunk. I bought a shorty antenna screw it on instant street glide lol.30 sec or less done
@@BaggersandBrews Yeah, when I get on that bike it's whole other world. Neither bad or good... just feels like another realm of motorcycling so to speak.
Yep! There is nothing worse than being in a deep thought going down the road and then something interrupts it out of nowhere. Sometimes we have to tell each other when we need to pee though lol.
I agree as I don’t run a com system or a Bluetooth system on my full face helmet. I have enough voices in my head already, lol. As @SaddleTramp mentioned when I’m on the bike it’s a whole different world. My wife doesn’t ride much so it’s the bike, myself, and where the road takes us. The highlight is the people I meet along the way.
Great video. Thanks for the info. I do have one question. How often do you actually take your tour pack off? I’m thinking of doing it but not sure if it’s worth it.
I used to take it off quite a bit. If I knew I wasn't going on a trip for awhile, I'd yank it off and ride it like that for a bit. I like the looks with it off. But now that I have my street Bob, I hardly ever remove it.
hey just found your video about the tour pack removal and wanted to ask where did you get the plugs that you used to relocate the wires under the seat, you said drag spec. but what kind or what are they called? thanks, brother
It's called a Deutsch connector. If you go to the first post in the forum it should have the part numbers listed. You can Google the part numbers and choose your favorite retailer to order them. Link to the thread is in the description! Hope that helps.
Try using some zip ties for the wires and some electrical grease for your plugs. Water proofs your plugs and keeps your wiring from looking like a drunk spider did it
I think there is a tool for crimping them but I just used a pair of wire crimpers I had in the garage. I'll have to do some digging on that plate brackets. I don't remember where I got it lol.
@@steve0cole735 yeah, you can disconnect all of the plugs underneath the tour pack liner and just wrangle them all under the seat. They will fit, its just really tight.
Occasionally it will drag on the docking hardware. Try unlatxhing one side and then wiggling the tour pack a little. Maybe put a small drop of oil on it or something to help free it up for next time after you get it off. One of mine is pretty tight too.
As far as male side and female side, no. You can kind of do whatever there, but these wires run your turn signals and audio for the tour pack if you have speakers, so the side to side matters and make absolutely sure you’re feeding the colors to the right colors after cutting them.
Just got my dads 98 ultra classic how difficult is it to remove the tour pack etc idc about having a radio on etc so speakers and all that doesn’t matter much
It's hard to remember but I don't remember it being too difficult. It took some time though because there is a lot that needs to come off and go back on with the Harley kit I got.
Yep! In 2014 though I believe they changed the blinkers to the tour pack only (I could be wrong on that) so I'm not sure what you'd have to do but I'd guess you'd have to grab an after market rear blinker for those models. On 2011 though like mine, it has the bar already on the fender and the blinkers on the tour pack are redundant. Hope that helps!
Man what a shit load of work My 2012 Elecriaglide Classic has no lights I only have to is unscrew my antenna ( I have the antenna relocation )I bought a shorty antenna put it on and bingo bango done takes 30 sec or less
I'm not sure how old this post is, but THANK YOU for all this valuable information. I'm in the midst of converting my FLHTCUSE7 to a quick-detach and this is going to save me hours of grief. Lucky me I already have all the crimpers. Thanks again.
2.5 years, I'm glad it can still help! Good luck with your conversion!
Nice explanation. Thanks for keeping it simple. I just bought an Ultra Limited and had no idea how to remove the trunk. Now I do...lol
This was really informative! Thanks for taking the time to throw this out there. I love riding with my beautiful wife! That being said... NO COM!!!! I like being in my own head!!! My thoughts and music and I am good. She is my GPS!! Warm breezes on you all!
Dude, this is brilliant!!! I have a 2013 Ultra Limited and am switching over to the detachable mount. However, when I got the tour pack off I discovered the 475 miles of wire (including that useless intercom/CB cable, which I’m just taking out altogether) that’s supposed to fit under the seat. I’m also switching over to a solo seat when the pack is off, so things only looked more grim. After sleeping on it, I formulated a plan to do something like this when I stumbled across yours and this Australian guy’s videos looking to see if there was a kit. The plugs are called “Deutsch Connectors” and you can get a big kit (with more than you probably need) for about $75.00. I do appreciate the idea of using one 6 pin plug instead of two 3 pin plugs, it will eliminate my screwing things up. You’d think someone would market this, wouldn’t make millions but it would sell for sure. Again, thanks for the information.
@@Moto-foody nice! Good luck with the project! If I had more motivation I'd make a kit for this because you're right, it would sell decently. Not sure of it pertains to your plans or not but after you eliminate the CB, you can change out the dash panel for something a little more sleek too like I did in this video ua-cam.com/video/1vDxC_u7134/v-deo.htmlsi=5fh3QOv96L1gYgBP
I think it makes it look a ton better. *not sponsored
@@LifeontheBlacktop Yup, exactly what I’m doing next, gotta make that CB/Intercom stuff go. It’s ugly, outdated, and wholly unusable because I live in the 21st Century and use my Cardo. To be honest, the only reason I leave the radio in is because it has a clock (I Bluetooth XM Satellite Radio into my Cardo unit), I’d rather have a storage compartment like my 2004 Electra Glide Standard. Thanks for the tips, it’s assuredly made my life simpler.
Good video. I did the same. I grouped the wiring and introduced deutch connectors on either side of the bike, and can now unplug and remove, or add the beerbox in less than 2 minutes. I also switched the antenna to a hidden system installed in the fairing... not quite as good reception, but no ugly antenna..... and to class it up I switched the license plate brackets and installed a curved laydown plate mount. Looks amazing, fast and easy..... and the Techs at our dealerships and shops are NOT doing it this way.....
I'm on that forum and saw that thread before you did this video. Good stuff!
I'm thinking about buying a 2010, and this could come in very handy. Thank you!
Great info. Alternating the plugs is genius! 🤘🏻🤘🏻👍🏻
Nicely done brother, hell my wife and I don't use our intercom at all, but I do like the trunk for the extra storage, good informative video 💯✌️😎
Thanks for posting this video. I'm a first time Harley owner and this was applicable to my 2008 Ultra classic Electra Glide! Lights all working and organized. Two wheels down, HP.
Hey I just bought the same bike. were you able to find this kit? I can’t find it anywhere
Good to know for my 2008. Thanks for noting ;-)
Hi HP
I know this post is 2 years old but. I too
have a 2008 Ultra Classic and plan on doing the tour pack and the conversion for the passenger sissy bar. Was all
the electrical connectors listed here all that you needed to complete this project without ordering anything else?? Or substituting?....other that the conversion docking kits. Thanks
Thank you for posting this, I've got an '11 Road Glide Ultra that this applies to.
I'm in the midst of doing this to my 12' Ultra Classic CVO. This video is slick as snot. What a timesaver!
Smart by reversing the two gray plugs.
Thanks I have a 2011 also much appreciated
Exactly! Man thanks for this video- just what I was looking for.
I have a 2015 limited flhtk. I have all my hard parts but haven’t installed. I have been alittle concerned with what kind of wiring gremlins I will run into. I enjoyed your video and understand that my wiring may be completely different.
As long as you get the pins crimped well enough you should be good. That's the only thing I can think of that would cause any issues. Go for it and good luck!
Man what a ton of work I have a 2012 Electiglide Classic so no lights in the tour pack I have the quick connect hardware all I have to do is unscrew the antenna( I have the relocation kit done for the antenna) and remove the trunk. I bought a shorty antenna screw it on instant street glide lol.30 sec or less done
Great video I know what you mean on not having a video camera on older projects I rebuilt a tour pack and wish I had documented it
That Tour-Pac weight when taken off makes your ultra a little more fun ride ..
Good stuff! Loves me some Metallica and Volbeat too.
so glad I found this video I'm doing the same thing on my 2010
Hope it helps!
I'm with you. I wouldn't use a com system on a bike. Takes the flavor out of riding.
of course Saddle Tramp doesn't use a com system! I think suspension takes the flavor out of his riding 👍🏻
@@BaggersandBrews Yeah, when I get on that bike it's whole other world. Neither bad or good... just feels like another realm of motorcycling so to speak.
Yep! There is nothing worse than being in a deep thought going down the road and then something interrupts it out of nowhere. Sometimes we have to tell each other when we need to pee though lol.
I agree as I don’t run a com system or a Bluetooth system on my full face helmet. I have enough voices in my head already, lol. As @SaddleTramp mentioned when I’m on the bike it’s a whole different world. My wife doesn’t ride much so it’s the bike, myself, and where the road takes us. The highlight is the people I meet along the way.
Good info, when I’m not traveling on my 2011 Ultra limited I run a solo seat and it’s a birds nest under it
Those connectors are are called deutsch connectors. Caterpillar uses them on their heavy equipment. Very reliable. 👍
This exactly what I picked up for connectors! Friend of mine did the same thing on his 2011 Ultra Limited
Thanks really appreciate that I have a ultra classic 2010 Limited
Great vid! Been thinking of doing this with my '99 as well. I think the kit at the dealer was over $700 though, so been putting it off!
Yeah it's pricey! I think there are cheaper ones out there but I'm not sure about the quality
What dealership? I have an 08 UC I can’t find one anywhere
@@Almidy If you were asking me, it was at Black Sheep HD in Huntington. Not sure if they had it in stock, but it was in their catalog.
Good video, great info, keep them coming
excellent explanations👍
Thank you! Hope it helped!
Great video for sure. Can you guess which project I am starting on now since I was searching for this video? Ride Safe
Good luck! lol
Thanks
Absolutely! Hope it helped!
Hi...so I would need to cut all the wires, then reconnect them using the new plugs right?
Great video. Thanks for the info. I do have one question. How often do you actually take your tour pack off? I’m thinking of doing it but not sure if it’s worth it.
I used to take it off quite a bit. If I knew I wasn't going on a trip for awhile, I'd yank it off and ride it like that for a bit. I like the looks with it off.
But now that I have my street Bob, I hardly ever remove it.
hey just found your video about the tour pack removal and wanted to ask where did you get the plugs that you used to relocate the wires under the seat, you said drag spec. but what kind or what are they called? thanks, brother
It's called a Deutsch connector. If you go to the first post in the forum it should have the part numbers listed. You can Google the part numbers and choose your favorite retailer to order them. Link to the thread is in the description! Hope that helps.
Insane that a “turn key” kit isn’t made and you have to piece this all together yourself from several different manufacturers
Yeah I agree!
Try using some zip ties for the wires and some electrical grease for your plugs. Water proofs your plugs and keeps your wiring from looking like a drunk spider did it
Dielectric Grease. It's the bomb. Promotes a solid connection and waterproofs the connection.
Did you need a special tool to crimp the drag plugs?
What bracket did you use for your license plate ? part number? thanks
I think there is a tool for crimping them but I just used a pair of wire crimpers I had in the garage. I'll have to do some digging on that plate brackets. I don't remember where I got it lol.
I have a 2012 electric glide I don't want to put the pack back on can I just take it off And manage hiding the wires
@@steve0cole735 yeah, you can disconnect all of the plugs underneath the tour pack liner and just wrangle them all under the seat. They will fit, its just really tight.
@@LifeontheBlacktop thank you very much for that information im super happy now
I just bought a 2011 and it has the quick release. I am having problems with the right side. I can't get the latch to release. Any advice?
Occasionally it will drag on the docking hardware. Try unlatxhing one side and then wiggling the tour pack a little. Maybe put a small drop of oil on it or something to help free it up for next time after you get it off. One of mine is pretty tight too.
Does it matter what's wires are in each connector?
As far as male side and female side, no. You can kind of do whatever there, but these wires run your turn signals and audio for the tour pack if you have speakers, so the side to side matters and make absolutely sure you’re feeding the colors to the right colors after cutting them.
@@LifeontheBlacktop thanks for the reply
Just got my dads 98 ultra classic how difficult is it to remove the tour pack etc idc about having a radio on etc so speakers and all that doesn’t matter much
It's hard to remember but I don't remember it being too difficult. It took some time though because there is a lot that needs to come off and go back on with the Harley kit I got.
When you took off your tour pak did your blinkers still work?
Yep! In 2014 though I believe they changed the blinkers to the tour pack only (I could be wrong on that) so I'm not sure what you'd have to do but I'd guess you'd have to grab an after market rear blinker for those models. On 2011 though like mine, it has the bar already on the fender and the blinkers on the tour pack are redundant. Hope that helps!
what is the name of the connectors i got a 2013 road glide ultra will they work for my bike?????
Deutsch connectors. And yes it will work on a road glide. Good luck!
Thanks
Hi. Will this do the trick without having to cut the wires? QUICK DISCONNECT FOR 97-13 HARLEY-DAVIDSON® MOTORCYCLE TOUR-PAK®
NO! I looked at those too, but all they do is extend the existing wire even more.
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Why does this give me anxiety and then in the end it’s gone?
It's the soothing sound of the BlacktopDevil voice 😂
BlacktopDevil 🤣😂
how about the amplifier ?
The amplifier sucks. I dropped mine inside the right bag.
Man what a shit load of work My 2012 Elecriaglide Classic has no lights I only have to is unscrew my antenna ( I have the antenna relocation )I bought a shorty antenna put it on and bingo bango done takes 30 sec or less
Hot mess