New rider, installing bracket for throwovers, could use tips!
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New rider, installing bracket for throwovers, could use tips!
Hello,
Not only new to the HD family, but to riding all together. I bought some after market brackets and throw overs online and would appreciate anyone's help on how to remove the rear turn signals to mount the bracket. I checked my owners manual and didn't see anything in there to help me out. Looking at the bracket, I'm guessing I'm going to have to buy a couple longer bolts as they look at add about 3/4". My bike is a 2012 Dyna Super Glide. Thanks ahead for any tips!
Not only new to the HD family, but to riding all together. I bought some after market brackets and throw overs online and would appreciate anyone's help on how to remove the rear turn signals to mount the bracket. I checked my owners manual and didn't see anything in there to help me out. Looking at the bracket, I'm guessing I'm going to have to buy a couple longer bolts as they look at add about 3/4". My bike is a 2012 Dyna Super Glide. Thanks ahead for any tips!
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Okay, as a novice mechanic I made it though the installation of the brackets. It wasn't too difficult, just very space restrictive. The throwovers are 13" wide which are about an inch too long for a flush fit behind the shocks. I've read that having them hang over the shocks are okay but have to ask if anyone has a recommendation for some bags that will fit flush between shock and rear turn signals (not relocated).
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Glad you got it figured out. Be glad you didn't have to buy the turn signal "relocation" kit that "requires" you to cut the turn signal wires. Getting that wiring back into the channels inside the rear fender was a real bear.
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Okay, as a novice mechanic I made it though the installation of the brackets. It wasn't too difficult, just very space restrictive. The throwovers are 13" wide which are about an inch too long for a flush fit behind the shocks. I've read that having them hang over the shocks are okay but have to ask if anyone has a recommendation for some bags that will fit flush between shock and rear turn signals (not relocated).
When you are ready to upgrade you might like these
They are quick detach leaving the bike look clean (no support brackets) when the bags are off because the brackets are built into the bags. This style you don't have to relocate your signals for.
Keep ridin'
Garry
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