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Old Sep 8, 2017 | 05:50 PM
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Hello everyone,

First post here and I'm excited to be part of the community.

I have a 2005 FXDLI and I'm loving learning about Harley Davidsons. I just received my saddlemen step up seat and during installation I noticed I had to press the back end of the seat down onto the fender to get the bolt threaded. Should it be a tight fit to get the seat bolt threaded?

Thanks for any opinions.
 
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Yes .
Ok, thanks for the reply. It's my first bike so I'm probably a little more paranoid than I need to be.
 
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And check the fender bolt often. Not a problem it's just Harleys vibrate and **** comes loose.
 
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And check the fender bolt often. Not a problem it's just Harleys vibrate and **** comes loose.
Especially when you've gotta **** anyway
 
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Originally Posted by dynasnow
Hello everyone,

First post here and I'm excited to be part of the community.

I have a 2005 FXDLI and I'm loving learning about Harley Davidsons. I just received my saddlemen step up seat and during installation I noticed I had to press the back end of the seat down onto the fender to get the bolt threaded. Should it be a tight fit to get the seat bolt threaded?

Thanks for any opinions.
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If we can help let us know. 800 397 7709 or message us here. Thanks!
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I'm betting the hardware store has something similar to that extended bolt.
 
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