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Nov 11, 2011 | 03:14 PM

s.ga.rider

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removable backrest

I bought a detachable backrest/docking kit off ebay. The listing said it was off a 05 heritage which is what I have. I went to install it today and I dont see how it mounts. My bike has one bolt and 2 studs for the saddle bags but the other bracket has 2 holes only and it will be missing 1 stud for the bags and they are not secure without it. Is their a trick to it or did I get taken on ebay?

Nov 11, 2011 | 06:15 PM

FroggyFatBoy

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look up the package on the HD site and if its availible, then click on "download instructions", it should explain it.

Nov 11, 2011 | 06:38 PM

ghostrider69

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You will probably need the docking kit that is used with bags. There is one for bags and one for no bags. This is just my guess.

Nov 11, 2011 | 06:42 PM

FroggyFatBoy

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my backrest is the detachable style, but the bags are hard bolted.. there is just a spacer in between the bag and the fender strut/support similiar to the windshield detach mount rubbers.