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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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I have a 08 streetbob with a quick release backrest, the backrest rattles like crazy. Is there a way I can tighten the thing up. HELP.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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If you can't tighten it try a piece of bicycle inner tube in there. that will stope the rattle. It did on mine!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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I have the same problem with my Fatbob QD. I use electrical tape around the dock. Some people use o-rings, shrink wrap or heat shrink. These are all semi permanent solutions though. Some washers to space out the docks might be a better permanent fix.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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On mine it only does it while idling and no passenger. As soon as a passenger sits down it stops. I never use it without a passenger because; a: it rattles, b: it's ugly.

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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Hello All,

I have QD's on my '06 FXD. The instructions for these parts explain that the docking point bushings (plastic/neopreme lined) could be rotated slightly as wear occures, and should be replaced if no clean spots can be found to maintain tightness.
I've replaced mine 2 or 3 time in the past 5 years, they don't cost much. It works for me.

Best wishes.... Tim
 
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