Clear protective film under pillion for '06??
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Clear protective film under pillion for '06??
On my Heritage Std. there is a clear plastic protector on the top of the rear fender under the pillion. It covers the entire area that is the same size as the pillion. I assume it is there to protect the paint from getting scratched from the pillion. I was going to ride sans the pillion for appearance, but the clear stuff is pretty visible, and looked too dorky, so I kept the pillion on. Any thoughts on this? Do y'all have problems with scratching on the bikes without this protector? Anyone remove it so far? I hate to remove it and risk buggering up the paint in my efforts, or worse yet, remove it to find it helps preserve the paint in an accident prone area.
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RE: Clear protective film under pillion for '06??
Its low strength adhesive... like a post-it but stronger.
Mine gets rubbed by the seat, so I leave it in place.
Of course, with the luggage rack, mine looks strange without the pillion anyhow.
You can buy the stuff in bulk all over the place though.
It's made by 3-M. You can cut pieces small enough to not be so visible, or just put it on when you put the pillion back.
Mine gets rubbed by the seat, so I leave it in place.
Of course, with the luggage rack, mine looks strange without the pillion anyhow.
You can buy the stuff in bulk all over the place though.
It's made by 3-M. You can cut pieces small enough to not be so visible, or just put it on when you put the pillion back.
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RE: Clear protective film under pillion for '06??
The protective film is like packing tape, it peels of fairly easy. Harley sells the replacement protective coating specific for your vehicle for about $13, if you ever wanted to put your pillion back on. I removed the pillion and luggage rack off my 06 deluxe about 3 days ago , it looks really nice without it. I plugged the holes with door trim fasteners from Kragen Auto Parts, they fit perfect. Good luck
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RE: Clear protective film under pillion for '06??
If you take it off, just place it on a clean smooth surface like glass or a mirror. This way it will stay clean, and can be easily transfer back to the fender.
I would not put the pillion on the rear fender without the plastic protector. It will definitely leave scratches and/or rub marks on paint.
I would not put the pillion on the rear fender without the plastic protector. It will definitely leave scratches and/or rub marks on paint.
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