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Old Aug 3, 2018 | 06:03 AM
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I picked up a luggage rack for my 76 FLH. It is the type that has stanchions that bolt to the rear fender supports. Two stanchions are straight and two are curved. Which direction does this mount- curve to the front or rear? I have seen it both ways.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2018 | 06:41 AM
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Old Aug 3, 2018 | 09:25 AM
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Thanks johnjzjz! Nice bike!
 
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You see a lot of them mounted backwards, of course John's picture is correct and should be followed.
 
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