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Jun 15, 2012 | 07:39 PM

rockakel

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Sissy bar installment

What hardware do i need to install a detachable sissy bar? 2012 Wide Glide

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Jun 15, 2012 | 08:00 PM

rockakel

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and it's not really my bike. it's my boyfriend's and i am trying to help him by surprising him by being able to order the right parts. if anyone can help.

Jun 15, 2012 | 08:03 PM

rockakel

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i have a huge catalog. i know what the bar is i just dont know the extra stuff i need.

Jun 15, 2012 | 08:10 PM

jim425

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Call a HD dealer. You have to have matching parts that can work. Several shops take phone orders, and then ship to you. I've had good lucke with Tri-County. http://www.tricountyharley.com/

Jun 15, 2012 | 09:38 PM

p51bombay

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Have it done, if you scratch the paint you'll be in deep doo-doo.

Jun 15, 2012 | 09:41 PM

HDstreetHOG

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it was 6 bolts on my Street glide. and I agree. If my wife surprised me with a scratch, Id be pissed .. Get him a gift card from the local HD

Jun 15, 2012 | 10:01 PM

CMC

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I think it's sweet that you want to do it. On a bike other than the Wide Glide I would say go for it but because of the stock grab bar it's more complicated on that model. If you have someone to help, though, give it a shot.

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Jun 16, 2012 | 05:08 AM

Tepidy

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Go to your local Harley dealer and prepay for all the parts and labor and hand him a a gift card stating your surprise install appt.

Jun 16, 2012 | 05:47 AM

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trainedkilla

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I just took mine off and it was not easy. Had to loosen the strut bar bolts and the lower bolts in the shocks. I then lifted the bike to lower the wheel enough to get the bolts out. You will have to unplug the turn signals and tag light (mark them as you take them off for easy reconnect)from under the seat and remove them. You can then remove the stock sissy bar.

Tape the rear tin with blue painters tape before you start.

You can now install the new sissy bar.

Re route all of your wiring ensuring it is behind the wire holder inside the tin,run them and reconnect. Start your strut boltsand snug them up. Lower the bike and replace the shock bolt. Tighten everything up.

If the new bar is not quick disconnect, I would modify it with cut outs to ensure that you will not have to go through it again.