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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Default Help with quick release backrest needed

I bought a used backrest set up for my 07 Heritage. Quick release side arms, uprights and touring pad. I also have the front and rear docking points ( the round rubber and metal type)

What I dont know is "what else is needed"?? Some kind of different studs? bolts so they can be installed and still fit the bags on.

I am 3 1/2 hours from an HD dealer and they were absolutley zero help.


SOmeone can help ? pics work wonders for my ld brain too!

Thank you!
Salty

if you have pics or can help, myemail is: salty01@telus.net
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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There should be a kit that has the mounting brackets for it, at least it was for an 05 and 07 Softail.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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mine all came with the kit.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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53931-03 looks the correct part# for a kit.

I have the round pieces, the two go on the back no problem. The front two would have to go where the front studs are for the saddle bags.

SO how does the saddlebag then go on?/

Anybody have pics with the bags off so I can see it please?
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Old Mar 15, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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ANBODy else can help me out here?

Thanks
 
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 03:24 AM
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If the bags bolt on then you'll need longer bolts. I have the quick release backrest on my RK but they don't interfere with the bags. Otherwise don't know what to tell ya.
 
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