Well, I'm going solo with the motor bike.
I've attempted it once a month or two ago, to remove the sissy bar that is.
I have a 2007 FXDL Low Rider.
The problem here is the bolt that holds the rear turn signals in place comes from the back side of the fender, through the strut, and it is a looong bolt.
I tried removing it, but it bumps the tire and will not clear it.
Anyone have similar problems and conquere it? Or do I need a lift in order to drop the rear tire to clear?
Thanks folks.

 

I took a dremel with a cut off wheel and cut it in two. I was adding a detachable sissy bar when I ran into the problem.

 

Hello, may have an idea that could solve your problem.....
Have you tried letting some air out of the tire?? Make sure your able to reinflate before hand though.
Other than that, the best way is to lift the bike so the back wheel drops down a bit.

Phil

 

You should be able to jack the bike up. The rear wheel should drop enough to allow you to slide the bolt out. If not, you may need to undo the lower shock bolts, then jack it up further.

 

I had the same problem, put the bike on the jack, loosen the bolt out of the turn signal, slightly pull the turn signal out of the strut,now there is enough room to push the bolt up to the top of the tire,it will then slide right out. good luck.

 

I tried letting the air out and the tire is too stiff and the bolt still hits the tire.

 

On a superglige, custom, or wideglide, jacking up the bike should work fine, but on the low rider and street bob it makes no difference. I had the same problem when I put the rigid mount side plates on my bob a few months back, then again when I took them off mine, added the detachables and put the rigids on the ol lady's 07 bob. The best way I found to do it is so simple its almost embarassing.
The two bolts on each side of the fender go through the same bracket that has two 1/2" sleeves on either end for the bolts to go through. If you take both bolts out, and take a screwdriver to the inside and pull the bracket out, it allows you to turn the whole mess upward enough to push or pull the bolts out above the tire. It is still tight, and may rub a bit, but it is easy enough to do. I did mine that wat even with the SE 180 tire on there. I wish I still had my old fender struts and hardware and could post a pic of what the bracket looks like. Dont be discouraged man...

Maby another forum brother can post a pic of the inside fender bracket, it looks like a flat stamped oval with two sleeves in the ends.


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I noticed your taking your sissy bar off, Im looking for one, if your interested in selling yours please let me know, because Im interested...

 

you should be able to get the bolt out no probs if you take the front strut bolt out too

 

as an update, I was able to get it off, it was a sure pain though... this without a lift, however.
it has two bolts holding the turn signals on, and two in the middle of the fender. thats it, the only other strut bolt is holding the shock on and i wasnt about to mess with it.
it just took time and lots of patience, which is not common with me.
thanks to all