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Old May 9, 2012 | 12:10 PM
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Agreed it is ugly, but it goes on and off in 2 min. Just 4 bolts. I only have mine on when needed, other than that ride solo seat only.
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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That is true.
I am curious if this could support passenger weight
http://www.debrix.com/7-25-Wyatt-Gat...50-0227-vt.htm
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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I found that the stress on a swing arm mounted fender are significant. After my shake down ride, 1 bracket had broken:



Then after 5,000 miles the sissybar broke



It takes a lot of "beef" to hold it together


But it looks cool, just no passengers!

 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DocRed
That is true.
I am curious if this could support passenger weight
http://www.debrix.com/7-25-Wyatt-Gat...50-0227-vt.htm
A consideration is what happens when you hit a pothole or a rough expansion joint. That 150lb passenger becomes about 300/400...
 
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Please take my EX Wife for a ride PLEASE!!!
 
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Originally Posted by DocRed
That is true.
I am curious if this could support passenger weight
http://www.debrix.com/7-25-Wyatt-Gat...50-0227-vt.htm
I could be wrong, but it doesn't look like it is swing arm mounted. I believe it mounts on that flat area just behind the battery.
 
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Originally Posted by RedBen
I could be wrong, but it doesn't look like it is swing arm mounted. I believe it mounts on that flat area just behind the battery.
You are correct on that.
 
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