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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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question. do you guys know if the rear turn signals have to relocated on an 05 fxsts to use a quick detach sissy bar set up?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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they recommend it, but i didn't.

i left the lights as they were and took a dremel to the sideplates. i trimmed just enough for them to slip in. had them on my '05 since new and they haven't failed me yet.
 
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