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Old Sep 1, 2025 | 10:28 AM
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I'm in the market for a sissy bar, but I'm finding most are quick release. I park in some neighborhoods where that is not a good thing. Can these quick release sissy bars be made to NOT quickly release? Wheels and catalytic converters are the most popular items stolen, but you can get an easy $100 for a quick release HD sissy bar.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2025 | 12:12 PM
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HD and others make a locking lever. It's a bit crap as it only fits to one side but you have to buy a pair.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2025 | 07:19 AM
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I’ve seen guys use a trigger lock cable like you’d use to lock a pistol to secure them to the bike.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2025 | 09:38 AM
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Harley sells these locking latches for the sissy bars. Just replace the OEM latches.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2025 | 10:26 AM
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Both solid ideas, thank you.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2025 | 12:04 PM
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A black zip tie can also be used to block the quick release plunger.
When cut flush it is rather hard to see the black zip tie.
Removal will require a small flat blade screwdriver to be heated and inserted in that tight spot in order to melt and remove the zip tie.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2025 | 12:29 PM
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Someone must make a bolt on type sissy bar for a Sportster to eliminate concerns of theft?
 
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Old Sep 2, 2025 | 01:44 PM
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Someone must make a bolt on type sissy bar for a Sportster to eliminate concerns of theft?
TC Bros does here, and others.
 
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Buy a cheap holster and secure it to the sissy bar.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2025 | 08:24 AM
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I have seen some bolt on ones, but a used HD or Willie on FB Marketplace is right at my price range and I like having the logo on the back.
 
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