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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by DK Custom

Here are a couple of pictures of the rubber piece removed.

Ahhh, now I see what that little tab is that's been hanging down since last winter...
I had the tank off to get my rockers off for powdercoat and ever since then I see that little tab hanging.
I just secured it with a zip-tie until I take the tank off again this year...
 
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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I just removed that rubber thing. Don't even notice it now and no one has ever said anything about it.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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Without the rubber piece, what do ya'll do about your exposed wires & riding in the rain?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by SwiftyBKells
Without the rubber piece, what do ya'll do about your exposed wires & riding in the rain?
I paid extra and got the approved Harley Davdson Waterproofing package.

Seriously though, the rubber piece isn't there for anything but esthetics. Mine is coming off today.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Cygnusx51
I just removed that rubber thing. Don't even notice it now and no one has ever said anything about it.
............ Me Too

 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by dennyo
............ Me Too


Maybe they changed it for 09, but I spent the better part of an hour this afternoon yanking and trying to pull the f$%king thing out of there...no joy......I am cutting the ***** out tomorrow......with a flamethrower....
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dennyo

Now THAT is a sweet ride...
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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[quote=dyolfknip;12068335]Maybe they changed it for 09, but I spent the better part of an hour this afternoon yanking and trying to pull the f$%king thing out of there...no joy......I am cutting the ***** out tomorrow......with a flamethrower....[/quote]
..... ..... Mine came out hard also , there's a couple of small bolts that hold it in , near the front, on sides. That's what I was sayin too .
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jam436
Now THAT is a sweet ride...
____ Thanks jam ,, It's Done --
 
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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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[QUOTE=dennyo;12068414]
Originally Posted by dyolfknip
Maybe they changed it for 09, but I spent the better part of an hour this afternoon yanking and trying to pull the f$%king thing out of there...no joy......I am cutting the ***** out tomorrow......with a flamethrower....[/quote]
..... ..... Mine came out hard also , there's a couple of small bolts that hold it in , near the front, on sides. That's what I was sayin too .
Wait....where? Do I have to lift the tank further? My crossover line is maxed right now, I cant lift the tank any higher.
 
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