Detachable back rest problem

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Mar 9, 2009 | 12:13 PM

hoglaw

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From: Seminole County, Florida

Detachable back rest problem

I just picked up my 2009 Road Glide. I had the detachable back rest installed with the four point bracket. Now that I'm home I can't get the back rest detached. It looks like the two black plastic latches should be pushed backward, but I can't get them to move. Tried tapping them with a plastic mallet, but that didn't work. Anyone have an idea? TIA.

Mar 13, 2009 | 05:05 PM

harleytuner

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From: Fredericksburg, Va.

There is a looking tab at the bottom of the latches, just squeeze them up with your thumbs then roll the latches back, should pop right off for you.

Mar 13, 2009 | 06:28 PM

hoglaw

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Thanks. I took it to the shop. The pins were bent. They've ordered me a replacement (even their mech couldn't make it work and broke the tabs trying to get it off).

Mar 13, 2009 | 10:59 PM

wldbill

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Your installer should have given you the instructions that came with the equipment. It would have told you everything you needed to know. I suggest you get it and put it in a file to pass on to the next owner.