Engine guard installation question
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Engine guard installation question
I ordered an engine guard for my Fat Boy from Harley. The guard installation holes did not quite line up with the install points on the bike. I had to squeeze the bar together with a ratchet strap to bolt it in place.
Is that normal? It was off probably 3/4 of an inch on both sides.
Is that normal? It was off probably 3/4 of an inch on both sides.
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OEM Part or aftermarket.
Good reading you were able to install.
If aftermarket, your story would not surprize me....been there done that.
Could the bar have been "stepped on" or damaged in transit?
Good reading you were able to install.
If aftermarket, your story would not surprize me....been there done that.
Could the bar have been "stepped on" or damaged in transit?
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Mine lined up perfectly,and I got the bars brand new on the "sale table" for $50.
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Thanks for the replies.
The bar was ordered through HD. Although the install instructions seemed to be written in part by Harley Davidson's China branch, I did follow them step by step. The box was not damaged on delivery, so if it was stepped on, it was before packaging. It was a pain in the dumper to get them lined up, but hopefully they will last. I may take it to the dealer to get it checked. The also sent the wrong size replacement bolt for the floorboard attachment so I had to re use the shorter original bolt.
The bar was ordered through HD. Although the install instructions seemed to be written in part by Harley Davidson's China branch, I did follow them step by step. The box was not damaged on delivery, so if it was stepped on, it was before packaging. It was a pain in the dumper to get them lined up, but hopefully they will last. I may take it to the dealer to get it checked. The also sent the wrong size replacement bolt for the floorboard attachment so I had to re use the shorter original bolt.
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