Fender Bolt Question
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Tourer
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Fender Bolt Question
I only ask because I cant afford a service manual until next payday and I need to bolt something on to this bolt on my Heritage. Last time I removed a fender bolt, a support fell off from behind the fender.
My question ...
Am I safe removing only the shown strut bolt without any supports falling off from behind the fender? (see pic for detail) I just want to remove and replace. Thanks!
My question ...
Am I safe removing only the shown strut bolt without any supports falling off from behind the fender? (see pic for detail) I just want to remove and replace. Thanks!
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Don't know.... but can you fit your hand up inside the fender and feel for the bracket?
on my XB there is a support bracket back there... you can take one bolt out with no issues...
hope this helps
CC
on my XB there is a support bracket back there... you can take one bolt out with no issues...
hope this helps
CC
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Tourer
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Yeah, can quite get my hand up there ...I'm sure there is a bracket there but was hoping it was shared by a couple of bolts, so If I removed just that one would be ok, but dunno. ...and dont want to find out the hard way, no lift.
Last time teh bracket fell out I was barely able to get my hand up there to support it, dont think I'll be that lucky if it happens again.
Last time teh bracket fell out I was barely able to get my hand up there to support it, dont think I'll be that lucky if it happens again.
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I was looking at that, looks like there is a plastic push bolt (don't know technical name for it) in the upper middle of the tray, going into the fender. Am I safe just popping that thing off with a screwdriver? I'm trying to be careful not to bust anything. I did give it a bit of pressure but it didn't want to come off easily.
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From what I recall, when installing the ez brakets i removed one bolt at a time and nothing fell off inside the fender well. But, the bolts i removed were not the bolt you are looking at. Sorry, not a perfect answer...
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Hellfish, you can pop that little plastic (pin) piece out and get right to the nut inside the fender. You do have to pry a little, but when she comes loose it will be flying across the room....lol Don't ask how I know
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Hellfish, will look into my manual when i get home tonight....somewhere in around 6 or 7 hrs if that helps
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Man, if you could that would be awesome! Thanks so much.
