Detachable Side plates/Sissy Bar Install

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Apr 13, 2010 | 09:07 PM

#11

aviator

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From: San Antonio, Republic of TEXAS

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Originally Posted by KOJAX

my dealer put my back rest on my fatboy lo 2 and half hour job they charged me 185,00 i am wainting on the black round type back it is on back order

did I read this right? the dealer charged you 2 1/2 hours to install the sideplates - and the backrest is on backorder?

who is this dealer? I want to avoid them!

Apr 13, 2010 | 11:08 PM

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oct1949

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Originally Posted by brettnbama

I was just researching this as well. I don't have the parts on hand yet, but the instructions for the docking hardware for the sissy bar said you should first install the signal relocation kit.

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I just an old retired machine repairman,,

but it seems to me that if U could mount the docking hardware without doing the relocation of the signals,,,

Then why would U have to relocate them at all?.......

Apr 14, 2010 | 07:22 AM

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tk353

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From: Leander Texas

dont relocate the turn signals. you can modify the detachable side plates so it is not required. easy to do and saves money and looks better.
you just remove the hump that serves no purpose other than to make you buy another part.

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Apr 14, 2010 | 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by oct1949

Because its not the docking hardware that interferes, its the acutal sideplates as others have mentioned. After looking at the stuff on other bikes, I think they tell you to do it in that order because once you get the docking hardware on, it would be more difficult to get the signal relocation stuff on

Apr 14, 2010 | 07:50 AM

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Double3

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Glad i saw this.

Really didn't want to relocate my turn signals. I'm gonna try without.

Apr 14, 2010 | 07:54 AM

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Double3

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Originally Posted by tk353

There really isn't much to cut off is there?

I don't understand why they just cant make them like that.

Apr 14, 2010 | 08:00 AM

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tk353

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Originally Posted by Double3

There really isn't much to cut off is there?

I don't understand why they just cant make them like that.

not much at all but i removed the locking thing to have it held in a vise grip and used a grinding wheel. then polished it

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Apr 14, 2010 | 07:49 PM

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cb(x)

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From: Southeastern MA

Definitely cut a little bit off the detachable plate, save the stock turnsignals... and a few bucks. Plus it looks a ton better! Did it on my NT and it looks terrrific. Saw on an even cheaper idea on the Cheap Mods thread where they guy was using regular side plates but I had already picked up my detachables.