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Old Mar 9, 2020 | 04:08 PM
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Im Mark from the Netherlands Amsterdam



Im busy with mounting the tank shrouds on my 2002 electra



Is it correct that I have to the trim the shrouds ?



I draw already a line



please advise




 
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Old Mar 10, 2020 | 08:32 AM
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anybody?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2020 | 08:34 AM
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Really can’t help, but wouldn’t your seat cover that area?
 
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I dont think so, I had to buy a different seat. There are only certain seats that work with those shrouds. Contact the shroud manufacturer and ask is my suggestion.
 
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Im gonna make a custom fiberglass seat pan
 
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Originally Posted by mark16w
Im gonna make a custom fiberglass seat pan
whatever works for you brother. I bought a Le Pera seat to fit my stretched tank, I like it way better than stock seat....so does the little lady when she goes with me.
I'd post a pic but website wont let me at the moment.
 

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many thanks 🙏🏼
 
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