The detachable mounting hardware that's left after removal is nasty. Remove completely as you have done for a clean look. Lowers look good with that setup as well. Sweet bike.
DutchGlide ........ what i don't quite understand is why you had a 'Classic'style tour pak on your LTD. Is that how they're configured in the 'old country' ?
...... I also agree w/those who recommend putting the lowers back on. I think they add quite a bit to the looks & whole bunches to functionality !
....... Try not to give up the plush ride for cool looks, cuz your ride already looks great.
Yep, same way they are configured in Australia and New Zealand too, I noticed that when I did some fly and rides down under.
Looks great Dutchglide. I could be tempted to do this on my 09 BargeGlide.
What did you do with the TP wiring-- speaker, Fm/CB antenna, etc.?
Mayeb consider blackwall tyres when the existing ones are shot but it's a small matter.
I disconnected all the wiring, sealed and wrapped all the connectors and just put them under the seat.
With the stock seat there's plenty of room for the cables and connectors underneath.
You're absolutely right about the tyres, but these will have to fade into boldness first...