I got my bare bones today for Christmas and I can't get it to fit. The problem doesn't seem to be the fuelpak, but the front tab seems way to high to mount into the frame. I measured the stock seat, and the lepera and it's about a 1/2" shorter than stock.

Has anyone else ran into this? Should I need/ try to bend it?

 

With an 04 carbed fatboy I don't have a fuelpak to deal with. Even so, the BareBones always needs a little "persuasion" to mount.

 

I'm interested to know how you go. I should have mine in about two weeks.

Looking forward to seeing some pics!

 

I know it Christmas, but If Ur not riding I'd wait to call them Mon Or Tues, before I'd start bending things in case they want it back...

One would think if its the right part/seat U wouldn't have to bend anything if they are as good as they think they are.... I mean they've sold K's of seat for Hd's....

So just chill and hold on for a couple days and see WHAT's UP....

 

It will be snug, play with the angle a bit and work it on. Do you have a tank bib?

You could bend it a little but it wont be easy, its a steel seat pan and a beefy tang.

Maybe a crescent wrench on the tang would work if you can hold the seat well enough but don't scuff the vinyl...

post pics when you get it on

 

Its got a part number on it. Before you force it on, check the seats part number with whats on the website. If its correct.... then force it. LOL


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Had a problem with mine going all the way down because of the PCIII. Just had to "Make" it fit. It will be SNUG.

 

It is the right part # and I'm definitely not doing anything until I talk to them.If i have to return it then I'll have a few hundred towards some wheels. I hope it fits though.

again it the front bracket that I dont see how it can fit

Here are some pics

 

Im starting to think that there is nothing made for a Harley that fits without some persuasion

 

Nice looking seat kozy, if it don't fit I think I need to take it off you hands..lol.. of its the right part number it should fit, you might need to bend the front tab just a bit.