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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 08:08 PM
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Default Need help installing Bowman Sissy Bar

OK, started the project like all projects by taking lots of parts off. 2015 Softail Slim.

Now starting to reassemble and need help!




Took this off the bike, do I really need to add it back? What even is it?





Any trick to placing these? Seems like I cannot fit my hands between the tire and fender and they have to go in exactly to work:





And, is there Locktite on these or are they just corroded? They were very difficult to remove:





It's all apart now, just need advice on reassembly!

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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 08:42 PM
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First picture is a splash guard
Second, jack up your bike and let the tire hang. That should give you some clearance.
And yes, ALWAYS use at least Blue Loctite.
 
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