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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 07:52 AM
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I'm looking for a sissy bar for a 2012 Dyna Fat bob. The wife went for her first ride with me on the bike yesterday and she said it feels like she is going to fall off. I figured a sissy bar with a back pad would be something that would make her ride more comfortable. I'm looking for a black sissy bar with a back pad that is both adjustable and removable. Any suggestions? Thanks everyone!

 
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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 08:04 AM
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ive got this one on my softail that used to be on my dyna and I have seen them in black, the thing I like about it is its short enough to still throw my leg over it getting on instead of having to step through like on my ultra
 

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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 08:09 AM
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That's what I hate about sissy bars. Stepping through...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 03:24 PM
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U can't beat the "detachable" gear!
Once you get the "docking kit(s)" installed they can be utilized for sissy bars or for double or solo rider luggage/tour pack racks!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2019 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Mallard Slayer

ive got this one on my softail that used to be on my dyna and I have seen them in black, the thing I like about it is its short enough to still throw my leg over it getting on instead of having to step through like on my ultra
That looks nice, I dig the style (I'm not really into the whole 4ft long sissy bar idea). Do you remember what ya paid for that one?
 
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U can't beat the "detachable" gear!
Once you get the "docking kit(s)" installed they can be utilized for sissy bars or for double or solo rider luggage/tour pack racks!
I like the idea of detachable! Do you have a link to where i could find the setup you're describing? Thanks for the reply!
 
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Originally Posted by DynaRyGuy
That looks nice, I dig the style (I'm not really into the whole 4ft long sissy bar idea). Do you remember what ya paid for that one?
I picked it up second hand I think I gave around $40 for it, I see them for sale here once and a while also really reasonable
 
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Old Apr 2, 2019 | 08:06 AM
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I had a '13 Fat Bob and got a detachable backrest that is now sitting in my garage, more than happy to part with it and im only looking for you to cover shipping. As long as you have the docking kit, it will fit. (you can get these on amazon for way less than Harely). Send me a message if you are interested
 
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I just started producing sissy bars. I'm set up to weld stainless, I have fitments for Sportster, Dyna, Softail and Touring. They are available at www.etsy.com/shop/combustionindustries

Custom Made Sissy Bars, handcrafted in Minnesota.
 
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Originally Posted by Michael Bates
I just started producing sissy bars. I'm set up to weld stainless, I have fitments for Sportster, Dyna, Softail and Touring. They are available at www.etsy.com/shop/combustionindustries

Custom Made Sissy Bars, handcrafted in Minnesota.
Nice work , If I was in the market for a second one I'd give your stuff a close look (one I got now just wall art my son my use, or sell?)
 
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