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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 02:09 PM
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Cool harley back rest

i have the 2010 fatboy lo just bought the back rest for the bike detacble plates one thing what a pain to put it on i need my brother to help me put it on should be a one man job.. i called the dealership told me to bend the side plates i did still a bitch to put on.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 03:12 PM
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My backrest was very hard to put on the first time. I had to basically use a pry bar to bend it enough on one side to get it on. After installing it a few times, its easier to put on now.
 
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