Just bought the bike in the fall of 2011. I am in the proces of rebuilding the jugs, and heads. but my problem isn't that I am going through the electical wirring , and finding problems with cb radio, and the cruse control. My question is can the cb radio be removed, and the cruse conrtol repaired? also considering removing the rear trunk and trunk mount any suggestions would be appreciated. I like the look of the newer bikes, with the hard saddle bags. is there apractical way to do this? thanks!!!!

 

for most of the electrical problems, try pulling apart the connectors, cleaning the pins and putting back in.

tour pak; unbolt from mounting bracket, remove mounting bracket.

you'll have to sort out some wiring and a new plate mount- no big deal.

mike

 

Hi from the UK and welcome to HDF. Your tourpak is held on with 4 bolts, so is easy to remove, except for the wiring. I added a tourpak to my FLHS and used a qd multi-pin connector, with one half set in the floor of the tourpak. It requires a simple twist to disconnect.

On these older bikes the electrics can start to suffer problems through age, like corrosion in the electrical connectors, as Mike has already pointed out, also ground points. You can disable both CB and cruise, or carefully go through the wiring for them and clean as you go. Use a dialectric grease to protect connections as you work through them.

I have also had problems in the past from connectors becoming loose, rather than corroded, so also check they are good and tight.

 

I removed the cruise and original radio, cb and dash controls, replaced clutch and brake switch brackets with standard clamps.

Ended up with about a 20lb box of modules and wires and junk.

Replaced switch housings and added the throttle friction thumbscrew.

I used the old wiring sheaths and wires to make factory looking harnesses for the new radio, speakers, and added power relay (to get full voltage to fairing gauges and accessories).

 

I'd like to add once you have cleaned each connector, pick up a can of diaelectric grease. A little goes a long way in a connector so be careful not to put too much. But it will keep them from getting corroded and allowing moisture to infiltrate them.

Gordo

 

I removed the CB and cruise on mine. Easily done. I think the hardest part was finding a suitable dash panel to fit in the space formerly occupied by the CB controls.

 

I used a license plate holder/grab rail avilable from either Custom Chrome or Drag Specialties for $80. It looks like the ones used on the Road King. Looks great. as for the CB, just remove it and disconnect it, then go to a Harley dealer and they make a dash cover that replaces the cb. its about 20 bux.

 

Thanks for all of your help. Trying to sort everything out. Been a challange up to now, the wirring is a mess. Is the Road King fram the same? Sorry probably a stupid New Guy Question.

 

I Searched for the plate/ mount, on both sites you suggested, but could not find the plate mount. I would like to keep the 2 person seat on there now , and possibly replace the tour pack with a sissy bar /luggage rack. and passenger back rest pad. if you have a link to the proper parts I would appreciate it. Thanks!!!!!

 

Do any of you guys still have the old console parts? A friend is trying to fix his 1990 ultra classic, and would be interested in the circuit board on the console.