problems installing the baggertail
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Road Master
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From: colorado
problems installing the baggertail
The directions say on 08 and later to remove the rear axle and reverse the direction and install the 1 1/4" spacer between the frame and the mount. Im confused as the mount does now attach to the axle in any way shape or form. Anyone ever installed this on an 08 or later softail? Also, where can I find a T45 socket that is long enough to get inside the passenger peg to remove the peg?
Road Captain
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From: NE Alabama
You can get the long t45 at Sears, Advance Auto, or maybe even Lowes, but they may not be in stock.
The 1-1/4" spacer fits between the frame and bag mount (where the left side footpeg attaches) using the longer 3/8" bolt. It doesn't fasten to the axle. There's a pic in the pdf installation here.
http://www.cyclevisions.com/index.ph...me-cv7206.html
The 1-1/4" spacer fits between the frame and bag mount (where the left side footpeg attaches) using the longer 3/8" bolt. It doesn't fasten to the axle. There's a pic in the pdf installation here.
http://www.cyclevisions.com/index.ph...me-cv7206.html
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Road Master
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From: colorado
Im pretty much screwed now, one of the strut/fender bolts stripped out. I have the detachable backrest/luggage rack hardware there so its not the stock torx bolt, its a chrome hex bolt. Hopefully wont have to buy a complete hardware kit to get that one chrome (longer than stock) bolt once I figure out out to get the stripped one out. Any suggestions?
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Road Master
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From: colorado
Live and learn huh? Probably have to use some sort of easy out to remove it, but even then, can I get another chrome bolt like it without buying the entire luggage/backrest hardware?
Road Captain
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From: NE Alabama
I doubt they will sell only the bolt. You should be able to find a replacement here, not in chrome but SS. Once you install your bags you can't see it?
http://www.fastenal.com/web/search/p...N-gj4wbv&Nty=0
http://www.fastenal.com/web/search/p...N-gj4wbv&Nty=0
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: North Carolina
Sorry to hear of your troubles. I never found an easy way to get stripped bolts besides drilling and using an easy out with a little heat and it's still a PITA!
Here's another place you may check on a replacement bolt in chrome. I haven't used them yet, but someone posted it up a while back. I've got to figure the sizes of a couple I need before ordering.
BoltDepot.com
Here's another place you may check on a replacement bolt in chrome. I haven't used them yet, but someone posted it up a while back. I've got to figure the sizes of a couple I need before ordering.
BoltDepot.com
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Road Master
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From: colorado
UPDATE: I was able to get the bolt out by drilling it out with a small drill bet then larger ones until I got the head to fall off. Then was able to get the collar from the luggage rack to slide off leaving just the bolt shaft exposed. Got out the biggest vise grips I had and it wasnt easy but it came off. Has anyone ever seen yellow threadlocker? Thats what was on these bolts, and they did NOT want to come off. So instead of returning xmas gifts on monday, I guess I'll be searching for new chrome bolts. If I can find the right length and thread pattern, guess I'll just get 4 so they all match. Thank you all for the suggestions. Frustrating day, but all is well now (I think). Merry Christmas to all
Road Captain
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From: Montreal Quebec Canada
i just had 4 bolts seize on the fender struts, used the same technique as you, except now i will need to weld a nut onto the end of the shaft that remains....they wont budge at all..... When i replace these bolts i will use lots of copper anti seize, a 15 minute job turned into 4 hours ! 