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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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Default Softbrake Plate Bracket Need Help !
Any of you guys install the softbrake plate bracket without removing the rear fender? I could not get to that upper nut and my 3/8 drive deep socket is too large and you cant get a wrench on it Im assuming I need to get a 1/4 drive deep to maybe get on that nut unless there is a trick to this someone can help me with.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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Assuming your bike is not lowered. You should be able to do it without removing the fender. It's a little tight. The ratchet I used is the kind that looks like a wrench and the socket goes in with a wery profile so maybe that makes a difference.
 
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Did you put the bike on a lift so the tire lowers a bit.. You should be able to reach under there.
 
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What of you put the bike on a lift so the rear wheel drops some?
 
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I just did an install on my bike yesterday. It was a pain but I did not have to remove the fender. I used an adjustable angled socket wrench. This made it much easier
 
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Originally Posted by IAMSWUTIAMS
What of you put the bike on a lift so the rear wheel drops some?
See this is why I come to you guys ! If the wheel will drop an inch or so on a lift that could work.....I always wanted to buy a lift now I have an excuse !

Any suggestions on a lift to buy ?
 
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It will drop more than an inch.

Sears red jack....
 
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J&S jack, more but worth it.
 
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Originally Posted by ejvette
See this is why I come to you guys ! If the wheel will drop an inch or so on a lift that could work.....I always wanted to buy a lift now I have an excuse !

Any suggestions on a lift to buy ?
Thats not a question you want to ask here.
 
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I removed my rear wheel and did it. Just so happens I had stuff to do back there though.
 
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