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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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i just bought a danny gray solo seat for my 06 fatboy, it looks killer and i got a sweet deal on ebay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DANNY-GRAY-B...p2047675.l2557

my question is, what would you all recommend for covering up my rear fender where the pass seat usually goes? i have to cover it with something, since harley put that clear plastic on the top of the rear fender....

i called danny gray to see if they made a passenger pillion for this seat and they dont...

i was thinking just a rear fender bib like this one below, but wanted some opinions first from you guys

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MUSTANG-REAR...0c9b3c&vxp=mtr

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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That plastic can be removed if you would like, its there to protect the paint from the pillion.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 01:03 PM
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A fender bib is what I have on my softail. I got a custom bib to match my seat.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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I would just remove the plastic
 
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I use a fender bib as well. Works great looks good and the plastic to protect the paint is still there for when I ad the passenger seat.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Mustang fender bib. Some remove and reinstall the plastic as needed for 2up.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Forgot the pic.
 
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heres what i found that works pretty slick....remove the stock plastis film. use a hair dryer to warm it up, and go slow. nice and clean for solo rides. use GLAD PRESS AND SEAL when you want to go 2 up. easy on/off, protects the fender great. i also use it to cover the radio/cd on the bagger when i wash it. cool stuff....steve
 
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cool, thanks for the suggestions fellas
 
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heres what i found that works pretty slick....remove the stock plastis film. use a hair dryer to warm it up, and go slow. nice and clean for solo rides. use GLAD PRESS AND SEAL when you want to go 2 up. easy on/off, protects the fender great. i also use it to cover the radio/cd on the bagger when i wash it. cool stuff....steve
Now that's a damn fine idea. I've been using a small black towel but I like this a lot.
 
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