tour pack rack for the 2011 Shark...

[CndUltra88]

So, I bought myself a couple of early Christmas gifts.
The Airwing Tour Pack Rack with the LED Light.

Of course it doesnt come with a template and I just spent a couple of hours chasing the centers for the four Legs.

I dont have a lift and thus the bike is sitting on its side stand and it makes things a little challenging.

I like to measure three times and drill once , but every time  I am ready to center punch the holes I can see I am off an 1/8th here and an 1/8th there 

Anyone got a better way that just eye balling it ??

I aint  yet, but getting close.

Seasons Greetings all !

Rob

[PoorUB]

I have installed a few tour pack racks. Don't sweat it, eye ball it, measure from the body lines on the lid. Nobody will notice if it is crooked! Make sure it isn't too far forward. Cover the lid with painter's tape, draw a circle with a sharpie marker around each leg, and go for it!

[CndUltra88]

You know UB, I was right there ready to center punch it, but I noticed the rear legs where off from the body lines.

Maybe tomorrow I will use the lower (rear) legs to align and go for it..prolly just over thinking it ...but measure thrice and drill/cut once.

Thanks Again for confirming what I was almost going to do and again giving it whirl tomorrow.

Rob

[Hossamania]

Put a shim (board) under the kickstand to straighten the bike up a bit.
Maybe make a template of the top of the pack out of stiff paper or thin cardboard, lay that on a flat surface, mark your holes, put it back on top of the pack and check to see if it is where you want it, if not, redraw your marks.

[kd]

Maybe consider setting it up on blocks so everything is level.  I bet you'll feel better about your measurements and the fit. You can put it in place and try it before cutting and drilling too. Make some cardboard templates or something first.

Hoss beat me to it but here it is anyway.   I like the way he's helping the shark guys now.   Baby steps.  He's finally comin out.   

[Hossamania]

Maybe consider setting it up on blocks so everything is level.  I bet you'll feel better about your measurements and the fit. You can out it in place and try it before cutting and drilling too. Make some cardboard templates or something first.

Hoss beat me to it but here it is anyway.   I like the way he's helping the shark guys now.   Baby steps.  He's finally comin out.

I'm not prejudiced, I try to help all riders, it just turns out the RG guys need a little more help than others, sometimes....
I mean, we're all equal, and need help equally.

[kd]

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[PoorUB]

Not to pick on Hoss, but I had a template foe the first rack I installed and tossed it in favor of painter's tape. getting the motorcycle upright is a good idea. I have mine on the lift table, clamped in the wheel chock when I did it.

[Hossamania]

  7 minutes to think up and type a response.   

I'm trying to change my RoadGlide ways and be all inclusive!

[Hossamania]

Without a table, I like KD's idea of blocking it up to get it level.

[jambo]

Don't center punch it, its a plastic like material, You can use a nail or drill bit or screw ( by hand ) to get a starter divit. Use tape on the box, get someone to hold it for you while you line it up and mark it with a sharpie. It drills very easy

[Boe Cole]

When I did my 11RGU, I just used tape to outline the legs.  Came very close but after installation, I noticed I was a tad off.  No one else noticed it or has said anything so I've just put it out of mind and moved on.  Can't really go back and adjust.

[CndUltra88]

Don't center punch it, its a plastic like material, You can use a nail or drill bit or screw ( by hand ) to get a starter divit. Use tape on the box, get someone to hold it for you while you line it up and mark it with a sharpie. It drills very easy

I am going to use a light duty spring time punch...
Used it in the past to mark leaxn before drilling a few holes.
Thank You Guys for all the brotherly luv with tips and poking fun at the current task.
Its all Good.
Going to mark it out shortly and drill soon after.
Rob

[rking1550]

Eye ball it,
Mark it,
Drill it.
From where you sit, you can't see it.

[PoorUB]

Don't center punch it, its a plastic like material, You can use a nail or drill bit or screw ( by hand ) to get a starter divit. Use tape on the box, get someone to hold it for you while you line it up and mark it with a sharpie. It drills very easy

I am going to use a light duty spring time punch...
Used it in the past to mark leaxn before drilling a few holes.
Thank You Guys for all the brotherly luv with tips and poking fun at the current task.
Its all Good.
Going to mark it out shortly and drill soon after.
Rob

And it will be crooked!

[Hossamania]

Don't center punch it, its a plastic like material, You can use a nail or drill bit or screw ( by hand ) to get a starter divit. Use tape on the box, get someone to hold it for you while you line it up and mark it with a sharpie. It drills very easy

I am going to use a light duty spring time punch...
Used it in the past to mark leaxn before drilling a few holes.
Thank You Guys for all the brotherly luv with tips and poking fun at the current task.
Its all Good.
Going to mark it out shortly and drill soon after.
Rob

And it will be crooked!

Just oblong the holes and use big washers to cover them!

[CndUltra88]

Don't center punch it, its a plastic like material, You can use a nail or drill bit or screw ( by hand ) to get a starter divit. Use tape on the box, get someone to hold it for you while you line it up and mark it with a sharpie. It drills very easy

I am going to use a light duty spring time punch...
Used it in the past to mark leaxn before drilling a few holes.
Thank You Guys for all the brotherly luv with tips and poking fun at the current task.
Its all Good.
Going to mark it out shortly and drill soon after.
Rob

And it will be crooked!

How the F*&* did you know that would happen.
Was only out a wee bit and ran the 3/8's drill through the smaller hole.
Hardly will notice it unless someone is more anal than me.
Thanks again for the words of wisdom all.
Rob

[rigidthumper]

Don't forget, rubber washers or sealant to keep any rain off the contents of the tour pack.