Rigid Sideplates Install ('06) HELP!
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Road Master
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Rigid Sideplates Install ('06) HELP!
Anyone encounter difficulties or have tips when removing the rear bolt on the fender strut (the ones that hold the directionals in place)? At first glance, there doesn't seem to be a whole lotta room in there (between the bolt head and the tire) and I don't have a lift/jack/etc to raise the frame. Any advice would be appreciated as I am going to attempt installation of these suckers on my Bob tomorrow morning.
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Well, I tried and failed this morning to get the rear bolts outta the fender strut/directional assy. I can get a wrench to it OK, but when I try to back it out it hits the GODDAM tire. If I have to pay the stealer an hour's labor to remove TWO F'ing bolts, its really gonna **** me off. If anyone has any ideas (other than buying a lift), please advise ASAP so I can try it again tomorrow (its already 100 degrees here now and I'm through for the day, except for the beer drinking)...THANKS!
THANKS!
EDIT:
Well, I tried and failed this morning to get the rear bolts outta the fender strut/directional assy. I can get a wrench to it OK, but when I try to back it out it hits the GODDAM tire. If I have to pay the stealer an hour's labor to remove TWO F'ing bolts, its really gonna **** me off. If anyone has any ideas (other than buying a lift), please advise ASAP so I can try it again tomorrow (its already 100 degrees here now and I'm through for the day, except for the beer drinking)...THANKS!
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RE: Rigid Sideplates Install ('06)
Just did it a week ago. Used the scissor jack outa truck and a 2x4. Saves a lot of hassel with pulling the bolt. I also got some rubberized gasket material and put a strip between fender and sideplate. My experience with sissy bars is they vibrate alot and I didnt want to wreck the paint underneath.
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RE: Rigid Sideplates Install ('06)
ORIGINAL: Krusty
I also got some rubberized gasket material and put a strip between fender and sideplate.
I also got some rubberized gasket material and put a strip between fender and sideplate.
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RE: Rigid Sideplates Install ('06)
They mount between the fender and frame/strut. Looks a lot more sanitary than the Sporty mounted ones. I traced the sideplate on some gasket and cut it out. Might not be needed, but gives me a better feeling about things. Oh ya, make sure you get the wiring back into the keepers and take some slack out soes you don't rub through on the tire.
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RE: Rigid Sideplates Install ('06) HELP!
I dont think you will get those bolts off unless you raise the bike far enough to clear them.
Use anything you can find.A few blocks of wood and a friend to help sould do it.You only need to raise the bike a little,not off the ground
Use anything you can find.A few blocks of wood and a friend to help sould do it.You only need to raise the bike a little,not off the ground
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RE: Rigid Sideplates Install ('06) HELP!
i ran into the same problem,have a friend lift the back of the bike up,you dont need to lift it up that much or use a scissor jack
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RE: Rigid Sideplates Install ('06) HELP!
ORIGINAL: jackyl
i ran into the same problem,have a friend lift the back of the bike up,you dont need to lift it up that much or use a scissor jack
i ran into the same problem,have a friend lift the back of the bike up,you dont need to lift it up that much or use a scissor jack
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