Hey yall,
My wife just bought me a 2011 deluxe for Christmas. She knows I have been wanting one for a long time, and she knew exactly which one I wanted (rootbeer). I am sure I will have plenty of questions for yall in the future, but what I am wondering right now is how can I take off the rear seat and the rack on the rear? I unscrewed the rear seat and took it off, but the rack is bolted to the fender it seems. How do some of yall get the rear rack off and have a clean look to it with out having holes in the rear fender? This may be a silly question, but do you have to take the rear tire off to access the bolts to remove the rear rack? I thought I would be ablt to remove the rear seat and ride without it most of the time, but put it on when the wife wants to ride.
Thanks, Peavley

Oh I will post pics once the weather clears up a bit. Thanks

 

just unbolt it and remove nothing from underneath. they sell bibs to cover up area. also go buy a harley service manual. its $60 but worth it showseverything you will ever need or want in it. also your a lucky man thats a real sweet present

 

A new bike for x-mas! You must have been very good. Congrats on the new ride. This forum is a great place to be.

 

Her money or yours, haha. yeah, the rack just comes off and get a bib (see sig pic).

 

Just unscrew the three bolts from the rack. Nothing will fall through the fender. There is also a plastic tape that protects the fender from getting scratched by the seat.

I kept the plastic on and put a fender bib on

 

Congrats!!!! You have an awesome wife...Enjoy.

 

Thanks yall,
Here is a picture she took of it when they delivered it. It was very cloudy and the sun was not shining on the paint. I will post more as I take them.

 

congrats nice color enjoy it

 

Nice!

 

After hanging out here for awhile I forgot what a stock deluxe looks like...lol

Shopping exhausts yet?