Sundowner grabstrap question
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Sundowner grabstrap question
I've searched the site and have read a bunch of posts, but never really found ananswer.
I bought the Street Bob passenger pillion and realized there is nothing quick and easy about taking it on and off for 2-up to solo riding. The grabstrap has to be fastened to the fender by running your hand up under the fender and inserting a bolt through and into the grabstap and then the seat. (Not to mention the pad has to be bolted to the stock solo seat.)
If I were to purchase the Sundowner 2-up, does it come with a grabstrap? And if so, is the grabstrap fastened to the seat already, or will I still have to attach it to the fender from underneath just like the bob passenger pillion?
I'm looking to just being able to unscrew the rear fender bolt and remove the entire seat without having to unfasten the grabstrap from underneath the fender.
Anyone have any ideas or experience?
I bought the Street Bob passenger pillion and realized there is nothing quick and easy about taking it on and off for 2-up to solo riding. The grabstrap has to be fastened to the fender by running your hand up under the fender and inserting a bolt through and into the grabstap and then the seat. (Not to mention the pad has to be bolted to the stock solo seat.)
If I were to purchase the Sundowner 2-up, does it come with a grabstrap? And if so, is the grabstrap fastened to the seat already, or will I still have to attach it to the fender from underneath just like the bob passenger pillion?
I'm looking to just being able to unscrew the rear fender bolt and remove the entire seat without having to unfasten the grabstrap from underneath the fender.
Anyone have any ideas or experience?
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RE: Sundowner grabstrap question
I don't know about the Sundowner specifically, but the HD seats I have seen, the grabstrap is separate and is attached to the fender.
I think you will find most people say the grabstrap is worthless and they mount the seat without the strap.
I think you will find most people say the grabstrap is worthless and they mount the seat without the strap.
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RE: Sundowner grabstrap question
I've had the Sundowner and the Tallboy and both grabstraps install to the bolt under the seat as you described. This is also where the strap on my stock 2 up seat installs. Pain in the A$$! All of my grapstraps are in a box where they will stay. They are useless compared to the effort to put them on and take them off. If you did need to use a grabstrap for anything other than sliding something light under it to carry it with you, having one that just wraps around the seat won't do a lot of good as far as security to keep a person from falling off or whatever.
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RE: Sundowner grabstrap question
ORIGINAL: gipsl67
I agree, pain in the butt when you remove the seat. Wonder if there is a way to attach the strap to the seat?
I agree, pain in the butt when you remove the seat. Wonder if there is a way to attach the strap to the seat?
I guess you could jerryrig something to attach it to the seat.
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RE: Sundowner grabstrap question
ORIGINAL: M_RIDER
'03 FXDX - Sundowner - Grabstrap discarded
'03 FXDX - Sundowner - Grabstrap discarded
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RE: Sundowner grabstrap question
throw it out. passenger can just hold onto you. I have the Sundowner for long hauls and have had no complaints about holding on instead of grab strap.