Second Thoughts On Sissy Bar?
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From: Granby, CT
This is just my opinion but I think others share it as well - on a dyna, there are 4 things that are very practical but usually kill the looks of the bike, especially if you have the bike setup in a sort of solo, barhopper type bike - and those are a touring type seat, saddle bags, practical sissy bar, or big *** windshield. When you need them, you need them, but they just usually won't compliment the bike's looks.
Chris
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From: Houston, Texas
I got the Low in a detachable sissy bar. I only use it when my wife rides and when I have to carry a backpack to work. It's nice on long trips for carrying clothes and extra tools. But, I don't put it on unless I have to. I hate the look of it, but I finally got my wife to like motorcycles this way, so I'm stuck with it...
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Sweden
I got the Low in a detachable sissy bar. I only use it when my wife rides and when I have to carry a backpack to work. It's nice on long trips for carrying clothes and extra tools. But, I don't put it on unless I have to. I hate the look of it, but I finally got my wife to like motorcycles this way, so I'm stuck with it...
Maybe pics of the set up around the indicators ???
Thanks in advance to those folks
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Yup, just bought the parts.
To extended the rear turn signals (keeps them in the same location but allows for the sideplates) you need part #53968-06C
The detachable mounting kit is 53961-06
Does anyone want to trade or sell me their medium low for my current low sissy bar???
To extended the rear turn signals (keeps them in the same location but allows for the sideplates) you need part #53968-06C
The detachable mounting kit is 53961-06
Does anyone want to trade or sell me their medium low for my current low sissy bar???
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 11
From: Sweden
Yup, just bought the parts.
To extended the rear turn signals (keeps them in the same location but allows for the sideplates) you need part #53968-06C
The detachable mounting kit is 53961-06
Does anyone want to trade or sell me their medium low for my current low sissy bar???
To extended the rear turn signals (keeps them in the same location but allows for the sideplates) you need part #53968-06C
The detachable mounting kit is 53961-06
Does anyone want to trade or sell me their medium low for my current low sissy bar???
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 501
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From: Los Angeles
I have the 18" Cycle Visions Attitude Stick. I love the looks, but my gf hates that she can't lean back on it. I hate the looks of the other options for the FB, so she's just gonna have to live with it. 
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 349
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From: Milford, Kansas
Mine is a Rudedog custom with rigid sideplates, I love it, great for backpacks or bungying a jacket.
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This is just my opinion but I think others share it as well - on a dyna, there are 4 things that are very practical but usually kill the looks of the bike, especially if you have the bike setup in a sort of solo, barhopper type bike - and those are a touring type seat, saddle bags, practical sissy bar, or big *** windshield. When you need them, you need them, but they just usually won't compliment the bike's looks.
I agree, I went from Sleek to Geek but after many miles in comfort and convenience theres no going back for me.
Sleek
To
Geek
Last edited by expy; May 24, 2010 at 07:55 PM.
