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Jul 1, 2009 | 11:39 AM

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stixman_576

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Well done, looks very nice!
I'm suggesting Mass Production!! We market it to 3 continents, sell it for $50, and make millions $$$$ !!!!!!.
I of course would only ask for 10% since it was my idea.

Jul 1, 2009 | 09:44 PM

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Well done, looks very nice!
I'm suggesting Mass Production!! We market it to 3 continents, sell it for $50, and make millions $$$$ !!!!!!.
I of course would only ask for 10% since it was my idea.

Ha, yeah, I was thinking about that, but it took me about 7 hours to make that thing and it was a royal pain in the a$$ - so I think I'll pass on that

Jul 2, 2009 | 03:06 AM

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flasun

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Ha, yeah, I was thinking about that, but it took me about 7 hours to make that thing and it was a royal pain in the a$$ - so I think I'll pass on that

Fifty bucks………look at e-bay, a HD back rest that looks just like this is going for 300 to 400 bucks. If you could only market them, you would be on to something. I will second the idea on marketing, can I still get in for 10%.
The rest really did turn out great, good job.

Jul 2, 2009 | 08:14 AM

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WildBill_50

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Originally Posted by Curious.Yogurt

Ha, yeah, I was thinking about that, but it took me about 7 hours to make that thing and it was a royal pain in the a$$ - so I think I'll pass on that

Yea but you already have the research, testing and templet done so the next time around should be easier and you may even think of some improvements in the processing. Just a thought.

Jul 2, 2009 | 09:22 AM

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Softail Girl

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Curious.Yogurt, where did you get the seat rail? Do you happen to know the part number for it?

Thanks

Jul 2, 2009 | 12:03 PM

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Curious.Yogurt

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The part number is 52687-97

I ordered it online at Chicago Harley

Jul 5, 2009 | 06:43 PM

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Softail Girl

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The part number is 52687-97

I ordered it online at Chicago Harley

I don't think it would fit my '08 FLSTC, do you? I have the two bolts on the seat but there is nowhere for the middle post to attach.

Jul 6, 2009 | 03:43 PM

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Curious.Yogurt

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The rail came with a new (chrome) plate that you have to put on the rider's seat instead of the old plate that's there (mine was black). The new plate has a hole for the seat rail bolt.

Whether the seat rail will fit on your seat I'm not sure.... there have been a number of threads here on this though. Try searching for 'springer seat rail' or 'springer driver backrest' or the part number.