Side plate help?
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Side plate help?
Ok, ive done a search on this and still cant find the answer. I learned that you just move the turn signals out for the detachable plates for a sissy bar. Now, if i get the rigid plates does it work the same way? Also, i found the docking hardware for the detachable but not the rigid side plates. Is it the same hardware? Any info will be appreciated.
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RE: Side plate help?
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Ok, ive done a search on this and still cant find the answer. I learned that you just move the turn signals out for the detachable plates for a sissy bar. Now, if i get the rigid plates does it work the same way? Also, i found the docking hardware for the detachable but not the rigid side plates. Is it the same hardware? Any info will be appreciated.
Ok, ive done a search on this and still cant find the answer. I learned that you just move the turn signals out for the detachable plates for a sissy bar. Now, if i get the rigid plates does it work the same way? Also, i found the docking hardware for the detachable but not the rigid side plates. Is it the same hardware? Any info will be appreciated.
For detachable, you have to buy the docking hardware kit and the signal relocation kit (unless you go a different route with the signals) in addition to the sideplates. The turn signals really don't get moved out all that much. But, the stalks that hold them out get replaced and the docking kit fits over the new stalks. You will have to cut the wires for the signals and splice them back as part of the install. The kits have complete instructions and everything you need except the tools. Not hard to do but a little more time consuming than the rigids.
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RE: Side plate help?
Here's pictures of what mine look like from behind before and after the detachable install.
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RE: Side plate help?
Ok, i started this post along time ago, i realize that, but now i actually have the rigid plates in-hand, and the bolts loose on the fender strut. Now i just need a few hints on how to get that darn signal bolt out, the dang tire keeps getting in the way. Was gonna just let air out of tire, but wanted to check here before i did that. Any input wil be appreciated.
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RE: Side plate help?
I appreciate the offer, but ive already got the rigids. You got a nice bike there JRK!!!!!
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