skree,
Here is the thread for purchasing parts and pieces.

https://www.hdforums.com/m_1726526/tm.htm


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I used a 9/64 in drill bit to punch a hole in the left detachable sideplate. When a small lock is threaded through it blocks the release pin and the locking arm from moving to the open position. I won't leave a lock on it when riding, but if I leave the backrest system on the bike for an afternoon or overnight it will be a little tougher to just unlock and take. My pictures suck, but I think it shows the location of the hole. Just manipulate the locking pawl to the closed position, then shoot the gap alongside the release pin, between the release button and the locking pawl. I probably could have gotten away with a 1/8 in bit, but the 9/64 was much sharper. FYI-- Even with tape on both sides before drilling I still flaked a small (1/4 the diameter of the hole) ring of chrome.

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Good idea Blu

 

Blu, i did that as well but i did it as a helmet lock... only after it was done did i realize that i just locked it on the bike as well, win win that night... Xchrome thank you thank you!!!! man! i have no idea what to do with my shield when it is not on, i have it in my living room in a pillow case half the time.... not any more!!!! went to home depot and picked up a hose hanger.. excuse me, a shield hanger... great idea man! on the shock tool i used 2 layers of shrint wrap... i actually shring wrap alot of my tools and the heads of rachets i put some masking tape on them, that way if you ever hit the and or rub it with the rachet it does not ruin your night, easy way to protect your stuff.... very nice

 

Oil Filter Strap Wrench
Suitable replacement for an oil filter wrench. The only time I see you needing this is if you cannot get to a store (closed, too far, drunk) to replace yours or buy one.
Parts: 1/4 inch drive extension (6 inches is best, longer will work)
Duct Tape (Best quality available)
1/4 inch drive (not really part of the wrench, but used to turn it)

If you have a good grasp on the physics involved with a strap wrench you can kinda make it up as you go along. Here is how I did it.

Form an 8-10 inch diameter loop of duct tape, sticky side out. Lay the end of the drive extension on it. Run another loop of duct tape around first loop so the sticky sides are together. Use two more strips of duct tape to form channels around both edges of your strap to increase strength.

If you just had a rubber strap the right dimensions you could mod one without taping it to the extension, too.

I tested it and made about an 1/8 of a turn on my filter, then tightened it back down. Hope this helps someone in an "Oh SH*%" moment.



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And I am fully prepared to recieve the ridicule for posting the most ghetto <$50 tip. Go ahead and fire.

 

Kick *** tip BluBob! Sometimes you've gotta do what you've gotta do and I've done an oil change on an '06 Street Bob where this "tool" would have done the trick. Damn those things are cramped in there.

 

I hated the look of the stock street bob tank panel so I modified mine with stuff I had access to which all in all only cost about $20.00 as long as you have the pop rivet gun. Just thought I'd share it. I pop riveted the edges about one inch apart spacing and used chrome automotive door moulding form autozone to trim out the edge. In my opinion it took the dull out.

 

Not a chance.-that's thinkin' on your feet right there! Yet another use for duct tape.[sm=hail.gif]

 

You should get a patent on it soon!

 

Too late I already applied and I have one on Ebay just to see how much it'll go for. I'm thinking $49.99 (still under $50.00).