Sissy bar decision help...
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 249
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From: Sacramento
Got the new bar last in last night...now just need to find a day to install it.
any pointers to those who have either taken the stock sissy bar off or installed a new one?
is it a total tear down of the rear end to get the old one off? i cant find a lot of info on it except this thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ide-glide.html
any pointers to those who have either taken the stock sissy bar off or installed a new one?
is it a total tear down of the rear end to get the old one off? i cant find a lot of info on it except this thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...ide-glide.html
Road Captain
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From: Trim Town
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From: Trim Town
Number one why are you asking all us dumb asses what we think. Do what you want. But if you want my opinion I think it depends on what all else you are planning for the bike. The stock bike you showed can go many different directions once you start changing things. Myself, I wouldn't put a sissy bar on at all. But that's just me. --Reaper
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Springfield, MO
I went with the 16" black Bowman bar also. They do super nice work..fit finish, etc was as good or better than factory.
I did take off the back shocks to drop the back wheel down do I could get under there and work. I was replacing the shocks anyway.
I removed the whole back fender. The bar is attached to it with plastic push in rivets, so it would be a pain and a more than likely chance to scratch the hell out of stuff trying to do it with the fender on.
It was about a 2 hour job and the only problem i had was trying to get the blinkers "popped" into place on the struts.
I did take off the back shocks to drop the back wheel down do I could get under there and work. I was replacing the shocks anyway.
I removed the whole back fender. The bar is attached to it with plastic push in rivets, so it would be a pain and a more than likely chance to scratch the hell out of stuff trying to do it with the fender on.
It was about a 2 hour job and the only problem i had was trying to get the blinkers "popped" into place on the struts.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Indiana
I went with the 16" black Bowman bar also. They do super nice work..fit finish, etc was as good or better than factory.
I did take off the back shocks to drop the back wheel down do I could get under there and work. I was replacing the shocks anyway.
I removed the whole back fender. The bar is attached to it with plastic push in rivets, so it would be a pain and a more than likely chance to scratch the hell out of stuff trying to do it with the fender on.
It was about a 2 hour job and the only problem i had was trying to get the blinkers "popped" into place on the struts.
I did take off the back shocks to drop the back wheel down do I could get under there and work. I was replacing the shocks anyway.
I removed the whole back fender. The bar is attached to it with plastic push in rivets, so it would be a pain and a more than likely chance to scratch the hell out of stuff trying to do it with the fender on.
It was about a 2 hour job and the only problem i had was trying to get the blinkers "popped" into place on the struts.
+1 on Bowman.... Good people and a great product!
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Broadway, VA
OP, I'd go with black on the white. It will contrast more but also give it an outline with the black fender side covers as well. But that's my $.02.
WOW!! Gorgeous bike!!
WOW!! Gorgeous bike!!
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Joined: May 2013
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From: WI
Thanks