I’m gathering the bits and pieces for a Goldwing tour pack project. I’ve seen a few on the internet but all of the one I looked at are permanent solutions. I’m looking for a quick disconnect setup.
Part of the big appeal to having the non-touring Goldwing is the bagger look. I know baggers can have a tour pack but I’m talking about saddlebags only.
The mounting bracket is HD OEM that is configured to be used as the rear sissy bar mounting points. Since the tour packs will normally have a backrest, a sissy bar is not necessary.
I have to say these are a couple bad ass baggers. A 2002 Harley Davidson Softail Fatboy and a 2022 Honda Goldwing DCT.
If you know anything about old school Harley baggers and 6 generation Goldwing’s you would know these two sleds are so different in every way imaginable.
The only way you can ever know the difference and enjoy it, you need to own it. Reading about someone’s opinion online is not going to cut it.
I sometimes reads these guys on the forums responding to a post and they offer an opinion based on no experience. Yes, there are a few that do own several sleds but these guys are like me and just sort of lurk and be entertained.
Fatboy with custom seat cover.
The lighter material seat cover really stands out in this photo even though it’s not a focus point.
The Klock Werk 18” tinted wind screen arrived today. This will replace the 2021 Goldwing Tour windshield I recently purchased.
The installation was very quick since I recently replaced the stock shorty shield with a tour model. Due to the adjustable height configuration, the wind screen is very simple to remove. It’s a matter of removing a couple screw covers held in with push pins and 4 hex screws.
I’ll update this post after I have put on some meaningful miles. As far as the cosmetic benefits, this wind shield in my opinion the best looking 3rd party option.
I had to severe the license plates lighting wires to remove the plate. This would normally be a no issue since this type of wiring installation is typically one time event and not something that would be undone. Since I ordered a personalized plate this changed.
I’ve been using the Sena 20S communication system for about 5 years. I used this hardware in all weather conditions and not just the occasional rain or blistering heat. I’m talking about weeks at a time straight. I’m a super commuter on a bike.
When these systems are dialed in they work flawlessly. The only time I’ve had issues in the past was due to heavy onslaught of rain.
Today I replaced the stock wind screen that is fitted with the 2022 Goldwing Bagger model. The screen provides some level of protection but not what I’m used to with the 2015 Goldwing. This is real apparent at high speeds or riding in the rain.
I found a 2021 Goldwing Tour model wind screen for sell at the Facebook marketplace platform. The price was low enough to use as a temporary solution.
The size difference between the two Goldwing models can be seen one on top of the other.
The whole process of replacing the wind screen is straight forward and does not require any specialized tools. I would say it’s a 15-20 minute project, that’s taking your time.
As I mentioned previously, the larger wind screen is a temporary solution for next weeks predicted rain. I commute 110 miles a day and Thanksgiving week is supposed to be a wet one. The wind screen I plan on purchasing is the Klock Werks 18″ tinted model. I was hoping to see if any of the online sellers would be having a Black Friday sale. I haven’t seen any so far, the current price all over is $279.
From the rear view of the larger 20.25″ wind screen it looks tall and narrow. It definitely does not add cosmetic value to the over vibe of the bike. As long as it is able to keep some of the rain off me next week it will have served its purpose.
Installed the rear luggage rack this afternoon. Very simple process.
The fit and finish is spot on. There was no odd alignment issues.
I’ve seen several manufacturers for this particular part. I think most are knock offs of the original Honda OEM part.
One thing I noticed with the rear passenger backrest was the angle appeared to be less leaning towards the back. It is simply an illusion because adding the luggage rack had no changes made to the backrest.
It was freakin’ heck of cold riding this morning. Most of my commute was in the range of 32-34 degrees.
Some areas near Ione California dipped below 30 degrees around 28-29 mark. That’s freakin’ cold even with a heated liner running full blast.
My heated gloves went out last season and I have not replaced or look into repairing it myself. That’s going to be a priority to hang with the cold ass weather.
I’m so used to having a back rest on my sleds it was a priority for me to install one as soon as I could. That meant researching the current manufactures products.
I opted for the Honda OEM model. This is the first time I haven’t purchased other 3rd party solutions. I’ve used Utopia, Kuryakyn, Ultimate and others.
The OEM Honda style cosmetically looks the best to me. As far as functionality I don’t think it is as versatile as the 3rd party offerings. Both the rider and passenger seat do not have a quick release. The backrest are always on the sled.
The other odd thing about the passenger seat is the inability to adjust the vertical position. It’s a static position that seems to have backward tilt that is bit too much.
The angle of the seat may be adjusted by using spacers and longer bolts on the brackets 3 hole mount.
