detachable back rest question
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detachable back rest question
Hi all
I purchased a fixed back rest and sudowner seat with my 2008 FXD. I don't like the look and decided to change seats (went with the sidekick)
Question-can the backrest be converted to detachable with purchasing just the detachable plate part # 52124-09 Detachable Sideplates - Gloss Black
Do I need to buy a brand new system? thanks!
I purchased a fixed back rest and sudowner seat with my 2008 FXD. I don't like the look and decided to change seats (went with the sidekick)
Question-can the backrest be converted to detachable with purchasing just the detachable plate part # 52124-09 Detachable Sideplates - Gloss Black
Do I need to buy a brand new system? thanks!
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If your backrest upright has bolts holing it in they should fit easily together,you will need to get the detachable mounting points though look at this page: http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
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Notch your rigid plates to make them detachable, without the extra hardware and expense of the "detachable" sideplates.
easy remove sideplates
easy remove sideplates
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Notch your rigid plates to make them detachable, without the extra hardware and expense of the "detachable" sideplates.
easy remove sideplates
easy remove sideplates
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From: Passaic County, NJ
Notch your rigid plates to make them detachable, without the extra hardware and expense of the "detachable" sideplates.
easy remove sideplates
easy remove sideplates
Yes, notching rigid sideplates is much cheaper but the detachable mounts with sideplates definitely works much better, to me anyway.
OP, the bolts that are now in your struts will be replaced with detachble docking points. Very easy to install. A lil dab of blue lok-tite and tighten them down.
By the way, that's how NOT to install them. That spacer goes inside.
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I sure like the BLACK that you added to your bike. Just needs black exhaust is all I can see. Wish I knew something to tell you about the back rest but mine the Detachable one. It is starting to vibrate so theres always something to Tweak on
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