Detachable Sissy Bar
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,718
Likes: 11
From: Punta Gorda,FL
RE: Detachable Sissy Bar
Ironman,
This is about my 2005 Fat Boy SE
I may of given bad information when I said my rear blinkers did not have to be moved, when my detachable sissy bar was installed.
When I bought the bike I had them add the detachable sissy bar. I don't know if they had to relocate the signals further back or not.
The center of the holes that my rear signals are plugged into now are 1/2" from the end of the fender strut. There is another hole location with a chrome cap plugging it that is 1 1/2" forward of the aft end of the fender strut.
The rear mount for the detachable hardware is located 2 1/4" forward of the aft end of the strut.
Hope this helps some.
Tom
This is about my 2005 Fat Boy SE
I may of given bad information when I said my rear blinkers did not have to be moved, when my detachable sissy bar was installed.
When I bought the bike I had them add the detachable sissy bar. I don't know if they had to relocate the signals further back or not.
The center of the holes that my rear signals are plugged into now are 1/2" from the end of the fender strut. There is another hole location with a chrome cap plugging it that is 1 1/2" forward of the aft end of the fender strut.
The rear mount for the detachable hardware is located 2 1/4" forward of the aft end of the strut.
Hope this helps some.
Tom
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,592
Likes: 6
From: Florida
RE: Detachable Sissy Bar
ORIGINAL: WARG
Do you have to relocate the rear turn signals when installing a detachable sissy bar on an 06 Fatboy?
Are there any other detachable sissy bars made other than HD that are better priced? I won't use it often, only when my wife rides, maybe 25% of the time.
Do you have to relocate the rear turn signals when installing a detachable sissy bar on an 06 Fatboy?
Are there any other detachable sissy bars made other than HD that are better priced? I won't use it often, only when my wife rides, maybe 25% of the time.
[IMG]local://upfiles/18505/3DBC5401008D44DFAD1CDFE6CE8E2E9A.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/18505/627CE1345A8C4AB68950A3203F6FBE50.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/18505/DD9172C989554AC9B26B2041BF8C3A58.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/18505/68039C3436114B8E9586D2DF108FA7E7.jpg[/IMG]
P.S. See this thread also: https://www.hdforums.com/m_988594/tm.htm
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 3,156
Likes: 41
From: So Cal
RE: Detachable Sissy Bar
Tom,
It sounds like your T/S were relocated by the dealer with the HD relocation kit if you have the HD quick detach sissy bar they must be relocated to make room for the sideplates. I also have a 05 FLSTFI Annv Model and the measurements that you gave and description are not the stock location. Are the stalks (mounts) from struts to the bullet kind of round instead of oval , the HD relocation kit changes the stalks to a more round shape and moves the TS back about a 1 1/2.
I also saw on another thread that you were installing saddlebags, if you have the TS relocated on the strut you may not need to move them again to get those bags to fit.
It sounds like your T/S were relocated by the dealer with the HD relocation kit if you have the HD quick detach sissy bar they must be relocated to make room for the sideplates. I also have a 05 FLSTFI Annv Model and the measurements that you gave and description are not the stock location. Are the stalks (mounts) from struts to the bullet kind of round instead of oval , the HD relocation kit changes the stalks to a more round shape and moves the TS back about a 1 1/2.
I also saw on another thread that you were installing saddlebags, if you have the TS relocated on the strut you may not need to move them again to get those bags to fit.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,511
Likes: 12
From: Western, MA.
RE: Detachable Sissy Bar
Here's a pic of my rear strut and turn signal.
You can see the stud that protrudes from the strut for the detachable side plate and you can see the original hole for the directional that is now capped. Hey check it out, you can even see me takin the pic!
[IMG]local://upfiles/9521/0CA982FBE4F3449788E61D516207D6D8.jpg[/IMG]
You can see the stud that protrudes from the strut for the detachable side plate and you can see the original hole for the directional that is now capped. Hey check it out, you can even see me takin the pic!
[IMG]local://upfiles/9521/0CA982FBE4F3449788E61D516207D6D8.jpg[/IMG]
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
From: Fort Lauderdale FL
RE: Detachable Sissy Bar
You saw it here first, rear turn sigs incorporated into the quick release docking post.
Sometimes I just have too much time on my hands.
[IMG]local://upfiles/7246/5EAAA4D0307F4FAA9FB76C8DF6FAF9DD.jpg[/IMG]
Sometimes I just have too much time on my hands.
[IMG]local://upfiles/7246/5EAAA4D0307F4FAA9FB76C8DF6FAF9DD.jpg[/IMG]
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,718
Likes: 11
From: Punta Gorda,FL
RE: Detachable Sissy Bar
ORIGINAL: XARAN
Tom,
It sounds like your T/S were relocated by the dealer with the HD relocation kit if you have the HD quick detach sissy bar they must be relocated to make room for the sideplates. I also have a 05 FLSTFI Annv Model and the measurements that you gave and description are not the stock location. Are the stalks (mounts) from struts to the bullet kind of round instead of oval , the HD relocation kit changes the stalks to a more round shape and moves the TS back about a 1 1/2.
I also saw on another thread that you were installing saddlebags, if you have the TS relocated on the strut you may not need to move them again to get those bags to fit.
Tom,
It sounds like your T/S were relocated by the dealer with the HD relocation kit if you have the HD quick detach sissy bar they must be relocated to make room for the sideplates. I also have a 05 FLSTFI Annv Model and the measurements that you gave and description are not the stock location. Are the stalks (mounts) from struts to the bullet kind of round instead of oval , the HD relocation kit changes the stalks to a more round shape and moves the TS back about a 1 1/2.
I also saw on another thread that you were installing saddlebags, if you have the TS relocated on the strut you may not need to move them again to get those bags to fit.
They can position the bags far enough forward on a 2005 Fat Boy to clear the turn signals. He called me back later and said since I have the SE version with the chrome trim around the seat, I had a choice of removing the chrome trim or relocating the turn signals.
I opted on leaving the chrome trim as is and relocating the signals. I have ordered mini bullet LED lights that attach to the end of the fender strut. They will use the same aft hole but are a lot smaller and mount flush against the strut. The measuring I did looks like they should allow enough clearance for the bags. I also had to order a load equalizer since I was changing lights, so I went with the Tailbone converter that has a built in load equalizer,plus adds running light and stop light function to the signals. It is suppose to be an easy plug in type installation.
Tom
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
