Installing back rest
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Installing back rest
Didn't get much of a response on the softail board. I am wanting to install a backrest on my 2007 Fat Boy. This is my first Harley and want it done right. Is this easy to do? Pretty basic?Should I have it installed? My daughter is 11 and don't want here falling off.
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RE: Installing back rest
Just installed one on my bike last weekend, took about 2 hours with no instructions and the removal of my bags, which I had to drop the rear suspension to do.
If you can use a ratchet set you will be fine.
If you can use a ratchet set you will be fine.
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RE: Installing back rest
If you can get to your dealer wait for them to install the sissy bar and be out in 2 hours or less for under $50 than you have the most amazing dealership around.
Hell I had to drop my bike off for 2 days in order to get my 1k mile service last year.
Hell I had to drop my bike off for 2 days in order to get my 1k mile service last year.
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RE: Installing back rest
This project is very easy to do.
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RE: Installing back rest
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Hell no. 2 hours is riding time. I'll just give the dealer $50 and be on my way!
Hell no. 2 hours is riding time. I'll just give the dealer $50 and be on my way!
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Road Captain
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From: Tennessee, but living in Delaware...
RE: Installing back rest
One of the easier mods to complete. Only problem will be if you have to relocate the turn signals. I did on my Softail Standard to have clearance for the quick-disconnect rails.
