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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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Default Got my Bare Bones, but it isn't really fitting!

I got my Bare Bones yesterday and looks AMAZING! BUT....I am having a hard time getting the tab to insert into the frame! I tried for about 5 minutes and just gave up! I know I got the right seat....LXE-007, but it really seems like a tight fit...I didn't try too hard because its parked in front of my car and it isn't easy to get to. Is it a tight fit the first time you mount it up?
 
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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Mine was a tight fit as well.When installing lift the back of the seat up a few inches and push down on the top front and push forward from the rear it will go in.Don't be afraid to use a little force it wont hurt it.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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Mine fit nice and snug bro but I think we have different seat models
 
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Its going to be a little tight until that tab gets tweaked to fit the contour of the frame and where the tabs inserted. Like Malingerer said, use a little force, you wont hurt it.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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yup mine was tight as well, use the force luke lol
 
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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X1000 on the tightness....
 
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I ordered a Mustang fender bib.....it should be here Friday, so I'll try again then! Then I'll take some pics!
 
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