Detachable sissy bar bracket - trouble snapping in?
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Road Captain
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Detachable sissy bar bracket - trouble snapping in?
I just recently got my detachable sissy bar bracket installed, I find it difficult and almost impossible to snap this thing in....
Do I slide the front part in and snap straight down? Or do I have to push from behind and snap it forward?
Would it help if I did this when bike is straight up and not on the kickstand?
Do I slide the front part in and snap straight down? Or do I have to push from behind and snap it forward?
Would it help if I did this when bike is straight up and not on the kickstand?
Tourer
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RE: Detachable sissy bar bracket - trouble snapping in?
What I do is put the front slots in the right spots and then lower the rear down while holding open the clamps, Once they are seated where they are to go, I just push down and it locks in. Not really too hard to do once you get the feel, It doesn't need to be upright On the stand works fine. Hope this is clear and helps
Road Warrior
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RE: Detachable sissy bar bracket - trouble snapping in?
Just got mine put on & sometimes have the same problem. Leave the sissy bar on for a few days & jsut let it settle in place. Then remove it & try snapping it in place a few times by sliding the front of it in place first, then lowering the back of it down while slightly holding in the 2 blacks tabs on either side simutaneously. You should hear a "click" as each back end snaps into place. No click = not in right. After doing it a few times you'll get the hang of it as I did.
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RE: Detachable sissy bar bracket - trouble snapping in?
Thanks, I have to get this thing snapped in and then I'll just leave it for a month or so.... and then do what you said snapping it in and out.
The key is getting this sucker in, I tried for 20 min yesterday before I said screw it...
The key is getting this sucker in, I tried for 20 min yesterday before I said screw it...
Road Master
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RE: Detachable sissy bar bracket - trouble snapping in?
Mine is a little tought then I like but I slide the front in first and just press down, I do need to use a little force. I does snap in and works fine.
Road Warrior
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RE: Detachable sissy bar bracket - trouble snapping in?
I just installed one and at first it wouldn't fit. I had to set the front part in and loosen the front mounting bolts and then fit the rear in and after that I re-tightened the front mounting bolt. It is still a liitle tough to fit.
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Road Warrior
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RE: Detachable sissy bar bracket - trouble snapping in?
Thanks, I have to get this thing snapped in and then I'll just leave it for a month or so.... and then do what you said snapping it in and out.
The key is getting this sucker in, I tried for 20 min yesterday before I said screw it...
The key is getting this sucker in, I tried for 20 min yesterday before I said screw it...
Ian
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