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Mar 27, 2010 | 10:35 AM

tejasrider

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Installing Backrest Hardware - Help Needed

I am attempting to install a detachable backrest on my 09 FLSTF, it says to remove the two stock fender bolts. The bolts look like they have a large star head and of course I don't have one in my tool box and none of my hex sockets will fit it. What size is this torx head or will a certain hex head do the job?

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Mar 27, 2010 | 10:42 AM

trooper_355

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Torx

Those bolts are a T-45 Torx head.

Mar 27, 2010 | 10:47 AM

tejasrider

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Those bolts are a T-45 Torx head.

Thanks for the info.

Mar 27, 2010 | 12:38 PM

tom_hd02

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T-45 torx.

Good luck.

Mar 27, 2010 | 03:21 PM

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i just had the detaable back rest put on at the dealer 2 and a half hour job cost me 185.00 not a easy job

Mar 27, 2010 | 07:24 PM

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i just had the detaable back rest put on at the dealer 2 and a half hour job cost me 185.00 not a easy job

please say your joking.

Mar 27, 2010 | 08:13 PM

Gman in NC

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I just had all of that apart and back together in three beers and I don't hurry.

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Mar 28, 2010 | 06:45 AM

Anthony16

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If you can get one get a hand impact punch. I stripped 2 of the bolts on mine since a gorilla must have put mine in. I got the impact tool tapped it a few times and it came right out no problem.

Mar 28, 2010 | 07:47 AM

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i just had the detaable back rest put on at the dealer 2 and a half hour job cost me 185.00 not a easy job

Holy crap!

It's actually a pretty simple job, I can't believe they charged you for 2-1/2 hours.

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