Mustache Bar install issue
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Mustache Bar install issue
Just received a mustache bar for my 04 fatboy and of course it didn't come with instructions. Seems pretty easy except we have a black brace that is rounded (like the framing) on one end and bent like a corner on the other end. we cannot figure out how this stupid thing is to go on the frame. When we put it on to fit the frame, it is too high for the holes on the bar to match up.
this bar is for and 86 and later flst...it's a no name bar and i got it on ebay from a company "3 orange harleys".
i don't have pics at the moment...but wanted to get this out to ya'll because i KNOW someone will have the answer.
thanks much!
Jen
this bar is for and 86 and later flst...it's a no name bar and i got it on ebay from a company "3 orange harleys".
i don't have pics at the moment...but wanted to get this out to ya'll because i KNOW someone will have the answer.
thanks much!
Jen
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it's not a harley bar
below is a site that has the bar, but it's not where i bought it from, this folks just have better pics. the part we are having issues with is the black piece.
http://www.debrix.com/ProductDetails...ode=27-0625-VT
below is a site that has the bar, but it's not where i bought it from, this folks just have better pics. the part we are having issues with is the black piece.
http://www.debrix.com/ProductDetails...ode=27-0625-VT
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The black piece looks like it's to be mounted behind the chrome mount bracket with the bolts going through the bar mounting holes. I'd guess it's to add support and keep the bar straight.
The curved part of it more than likely goes around the left down tube.
If that's how you attempted to install it and it doesn't line up, I'd guess you ended up with a wrong bike/year part?
The curved part of it more than likely goes around the left down tube.
If that's how you attempted to install it and it doesn't line up, I'd guess you ended up with a wrong bike/year part?
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Thanks Kowan...
we did try putting that bracket there but it just doesn't seem right. kinda stupid the one end is squared off not rounded like the other end. it is supposed to fit my bike...we'll see. thought i'd post this and see what i could get...and we'll make it fit tomorrow. we're riding all day saturday and i want that bar on, one way or the other.
i appreciate the info guys
we did try putting that bracket there but it just doesn't seem right. kinda stupid the one end is squared off not rounded like the other end. it is supposed to fit my bike...we'll see. thought i'd post this and see what i could get...and we'll make it fit tomorrow. we're riding all day saturday and i want that bar on, one way or the other.
i appreciate the info guys
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The info on the web page indicates it's for a Heritage although it doesn't specify the C. It may be the wrong bar but I don't know if there was a difference in the frames between the Fatboy and the Heritage
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seeing the link u left, it has a part where it says
"Fits: 1986-up FLST Heritage Softail models" even if the title says it fits 86-up Harley FLST
Best bet... it's not the piece for ur bike :S
u should send an email or call that page to get better fitment info
"Fits: 1986-up FLST Heritage Softail models" even if the title says it fits 86-up Harley FLST
Best bet... it's not the piece for ur bike :S
u should send an email or call that page to get better fitment info
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thanks guys...
the webpage i posted isn't the place i bought it from but it had the best photo, so that's the one i posted.
the co i bought it from says it fits FSLT softail. Before i ordered this one, i was bidding on the exact same thing from someone that had the bar on their fatboy. hmmm, maybe i should email them and ask them..lol
thanks again!
the webpage i posted isn't the place i bought it from but it had the best photo, so that's the one i posted.
the co i bought it from says it fits FSLT softail. Before i ordered this one, i was bidding on the exact same thing from someone that had the bar on their fatboy. hmmm, maybe i should email them and ask them..lol
thanks again!