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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 06:27 PM
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Default Solo Seat Bracket & Spring Kit on Fatboy?

Has anyone installed this kit on 08 or up Fatboy? Perfect fit?

H-D Part#: 51902-09

https://www.shoputahharley.com/produ...g-kit-51902-09

 
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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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Not that particular kit. I have installed several solo set-ups on Softy's, and every one of them required a certain amount of work to make it fit. Nothing serious, just a little filing or other adjustments. That set-up looks very similar to the stock Crossbones items.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2017 | 09:00 PM
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It is the crossbones but it shows fitment: '08-'15 FLSTSB, FXST, FXSTB and FXSTC models.

So I am wondering why not a Fatboy
 
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Old Sep 21, 2017 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by GodFada
It is the crossbones but it shows fitment: '08-'15 FLSTSB, FXST, FXSTB and FXSTC models.

So I am wondering why not a Fatboy
I can't see any obvious reason why it wouldn't. The front piece is not a problem. A rattail and a drill may be necessary, but I'll bet it can be made to work.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 08:11 PM
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So, Godfada, did you ever try this install? I'm thinking about doing the same to my 2012 Fatboy Lo. Is there a modification to this kit that allows me to add a police solo seat instead of the crossbones seat?
 
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I did not, I want something that is a perfect fit and don't want to deal with drilling or adjustments so I didn't take a chance.
 
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OK. Thanks
 
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