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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 07:01 PM
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What size are the hex screw bolts on the 14 slim!? Bought a bowman welding sissy bar and can't figure out what size it is...
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 12:30 AM
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They're Torx. Just did mine and forgot the size.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 01:08 AM
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The thread size or torx size? I recall it being a T40
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 04:22 AM
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Yea torx, sorry. Can't believe there isn't a you tube video or "how to" on here. Or bowman even say what size it is!
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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Wish the directions were better for this sissy bar, is that metal fender frame under the fender necessarily? I think that's why I'm having such a hard time trying to get it on
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 04:10 PM
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Yes it goes between the fender and the fender struts. Be careful sliding the brackets into place, you can scratch your paint if you aren't careful.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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Tried to post a pic of what I'm talking about, but haven't having issues. Anyhow it's a metal frame that's tucked underneath the fender. Do I need that under there?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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I had to do a side at a time, totally taking apart the fender...
 
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And yea, I would leave that frame there...
 
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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Finally have it on! Although there's more of a gap on one side than the other... And on my bike I had to use t40 and t45 size torx sockets
 
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