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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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I bought a HD #57318-04 (chrome) luggage rack from a private party, new condition, never installed with the hardware. Included was a set of foam "gaskets" or probably an anti rattle strips. They are odd sized, and no obvious way to install/mount them, without them hanging out...Does any one happen to have a copy of the installation instructions to guide me as to where to put these?
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Maybe after the install, they are trimmed. A lot of the HD parts are multi fit so sometimes there's a few extra parts in the kit or something that needs slight modification.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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If you live near a dealer, go by there and ask the parts guys to print you out a copy of the instructions.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Instructions attached. The foam gaskets actually go over the 2 bottom screw heads on the sissy bar. It is not real clear in the instructions but simple enough. If still not clear post another question and I will try to explain.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Ok see if this scan is ok
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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That is awesome! Thanks so much. I hope I can return a favor some day, I keep all of my install instructions.

John
 
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Just put a rack on last week. The padding strips keep you from banging the bottom of the sissy bar edges on your fender if you are using quick disconnect sideplates. I peeled the cutout holes of from the pads, didn't need to, stuck em back on there sort of.
 
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